A Fisherman's Friend
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A Fisherman's Friend
- Quest giver
- Matsya
- Location
- Thavnair (X:25.4, Y:36.2)
- Quest line
Endwalker Main Scenario Quests- Level
- 80
- Experience
448,800- Gil
1,135- Previous quest
On Low Tide- Next quest
- House of Divinities
Steppe Child
Fruit Savior Shelling Out Tikka Hike - Patch
- 6.0
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Main Scenario Progress: 703 / 978 (71.9%)
Endwalker Progress: 5 / 155 (3.2%)
“Matsya regards you nervously.
— In-game description
Walkthrough
In order to make a sale when speaking to Mehrunnah, choose the following dialogue options:
- Greetings, friend. How fare you of late?
- There's no place like home, but don't do anything dangerous, eh?
- Speaking of meals, why not have some fresh fish today?
In order to make a sale when speaking to Nashreen, choose the following dialogue options:
- What do you need so many amra for?
- Are you sure you're actually hungry?
- Do you like fish?
In order to make a sale when speaking to Bhazahma, choose the following dialogue options:
- You should take it easier - eat more slowly and savor your food.
- How do you intend to prepare?
- Do you have anything suitable, Matsya?
The number of sales the player makes does not impact rewards or future quests.
Steps
- Speak with Matsya and have him accompany you.
- Speak with Mehrunnah while accompanied by Matsya.
- Speak with Nashreen while accompanied by Matsya.
- Speak with Bhazahma while accompanied by Matsya.
- Accompany Matsya to the pier and then speak with him.
- Speak with Thancred.
Journal
- Matsya regards you nervously.
Dialogue
Accepting the Quest
Matsya: Um...if I may ask, what is it that you do? Matsya: An adventurer, you say! And you travel the world, helping people... Matsya: Then...that must mean you're great at dealing with strangers! Please, won't you teach me to be like you? Matsya: You see, I've brought some fresh fish with me ─ the portion I couldn't preserve ─ and I want to sell them. Matsya: The problem is, I'm terrible with people. I've ever only dealt with Khalzahl, and I can't talk to customers without getting my trunk in a twist... Matsya: So please...as silly as it might sound, will you not peddle the fish in my stead, and show me how it's done? Matsya: If you're willing, please let me know, and we can begin at once!
The events to follow cannot be skipped. You may wish to cancel any pending Duty Finder registrations.
Matsya: You'll do it, then? Show me how to deal with customers? I'm in your debt! Matsya: Right, please try peddling my fish to...shall we say, three people here in Yedlihmad. I will observe you and learn!
Matsya is now accompanying you. Keep him at your side in order to proceed with quest objectives.
You can leave Matsya behind by entering a different area, or by speaking with him and selecting the option to part ways. If you wish to have Matsya join you again, return and speak with him at the original location.
Optional dialogue
> Talk with Matsya while accompanying him. Matsya: To travel to unfamiliar places and speak with unfamiliar peoples... Your conversational skills must be astounding!
Speak with Mehrunnah while accompanied by Matsya.
Mehrunnah: Hm? Yes? What will you say? > Fish, fish! I got fish here! Fresh fish, straight from the sea's bosom to your mouth! > Greetings, friend. How fare you of late? Mehrunnah: Greetings to you too. <sigh> I suppose I'm well enough given the circumstance... Mehrunnah: Things have settled down somewhat, but it was utter chaos when that tower first appeared. Everyone grabbing whatever they could, trampling over each other to get to the city... Mehrunnah: Many remain there for now, but I could not stay away. Had to come back ─ continue with my life, such as it is. Mehrunnah: Whether or not it was the right choice...only time will tell. What will you say? > It's too risky our here. Maybe you ought to move to the city too. > There's no place like home, but don't do anything dangerous, eh? Mehrunnah: Oh, trust me, I don't. I make sure to keep well clear of the tower, and when more monsters emerge from it, I heed the Radiant Host's instructions. Mehrunnah: I hope they deal with it soon so we can get back to our normal lives. To the days when you could earn as much as you gave, and tuck into a meal satisfied that you did good work... What will you say? > Speaking of meals, why not have some fresh fish today? > Those days will come again before you know it. Till then, stay safe! Mehrunnah: Hm? Fresh fish, you say? Mehrunnah: Ohhh, you're a fishmonger! Mehrunnah: Heh, when you bait me like that, how can I not bite? Very well, give me some of your fish! Matsya: Th-Thank you for your custom! The catch of the day is shallows cod ─ delectable stewed in coconut milk, or baked with a sprinkle of salt. You succeed in making a sale!
Optional dialogue
> Talk with Matsya while accompanying him. Matsya: That you should make a sale on the first attempt... I've learned a lot already, and I hope to learn more still!
Speak with Nashreen while accompanied by Mastya.
Nashreen: A hawker, are you? Do you sell fruit, by chance? Nashreen: If so, I want to buy some amra. Let's say a dozen. They don't need to be export quality. What will you say? > Amra shmamra! My fresh fish is the only thing you need! > What do you need so many amra for? Nashreen: Why, for eating, of course! It may seem like a lot, but of late, I go through that much in no time at all. Nashreen: I am a stocktaker by trade, but with no vessels coming these days, the wares are beginning to pile up. Nashreen: By the same token, nothing is coming in from overseas. But not a day goes by that someone doesn't come asking when the next shipment is arriving for this and that and this and that... Nashreen: All of it wears me down, and I find myself feeling constantly hungry... What will you say? > Are you sure you're actually hungry? > I know how you feel... Nashreen: You know, when I think on it, I'm not so sure... Nashreen: Rather than hungry, perhaps I've been feeling...unfulfilled? And I try to fill the void by gorging on food I like. What will you say? > Take care not to overeat. > Do you like fish? Nashreen: Fish? I do like fish, as a matter of fact. Why do you ask? Nashreen: Oh, so you're a fishmonger! Apologies for the misunderstanding! Nashreen: Hmm... Seeing as you're here, do you happen to have Akyaali sardine? They're perfect in a spicy soup. Matsya: We certainly do, madam! And if you like it spicy, I also recommend them pickled in oil with a generous amount of chilies. Nashreen: Oh, that does sound like a wonderful challenge! I didn't have fish in mind at first, but I daresay I'll enjoy these. Thank you! You succeed in making a sale!
Optional dialogue
> Talk with Matsya while accompanying him. Matsya: We're doing great so far... Dare I hope that we can make it three of three?
Speak with Bhazahma while accompanied by Mastya.
Bhazahma: What is it? If you don't mind, I'm rather busy. Bhazahma: Ohhh gods, my stomach... Ungh... Bhazahma: Aether sickness? No, no, nothing so unusual. In my hurry to get back to work, I just ate a little too quickly... What will you say? > Some fresh fish will settle your stomach, and mine are the freshest of all! > You should take it easier - eat more slowly and savor your food. Bhazahma: Would that I could, but I can't afford to be idle. Like as not, circumstances will surely get worse before they get better. Bhazahma: And so I'm working as hard as I can while I still can, the better to be prepared. What will you say? > What an industrious young man you are! > How do you intend to prepare? Bhazahma: By stockpiling supplies. For that, I need to earn coin so I can buy food, medicine, what have you. What will you say? > How about some fish for your supplies? They're fresh caught! > Do we have anything suitable, Matsya? Mastya: Oh, er...we do have some dried products too ─ Thavnairian cucumber and puff-paya fish. Mastya: They're the last of the batch, so if you're interested, you can have them for a discount. Bhazahma: Truly!? By all means, I'll take them all! You succeed in making a sale! Mastya: Heh heh, you remembered what I told you earlier ─ that I preserve what I catch. Which serves to show the importance of being attentive! WOL nods. Mastya: Thank you so much for your demonstration ─ it was a truly eye-opening experience. Come, let us return to the pier.
Optional dialogue
> Talk with Matsya while accompanying him. Matsya: Come, let us return to the pier. I wish to thank you properly for your kind help.
Optional Dialogue
Thancred: Folk here are rather...business-minded, for want of a better word, but at least they are welcoming of foreigners. In ordinary times, this harbor must overflow with visitors from all over the world.
Estinien: Seeing as there's dried fish, I wondered if there might be dried squid as well...
Urianger: 'Tis a storehouse like any other, at first glance. Yet in contrast to its scale, there is a distinct lack of activity.
Accompany Matsya to the pier and then speak with him.
Matsya: Th-Thank you so much for showing me how to talk to customers. Matsya: You managed to sell to everyone you approached. Any merchant in Radz-at-Han would be envious of your success! Matsya: Watching you at work was truly inspiring! By applying the lessons I've learned, I hope to one day peddle as well as you! Matsya: Still...there's only so much I can do alone. I hope that things will return to normal for Khalzahl soon... Khalzahl: I thought I heard a familiar voice, and who should it be but Matsya... Matsya: Khalzahl! H-Have you finished your business at the guild? Khalzahl: So you were there too... Khalzahl: Forgive me... Try as I might, I can't find any buyers. Khalzahl: With no ships coming in and hardly any going out, there simply aren't any options. At this rate... Matsya: So...you can't buy my fish anymore? Khalzahl shakes his head. Khalzahl: I'm sorry, Matsya. I truly am. But for now, you must peddle your own goods. Matsya: But...by myself, I can't... Khalzahl turns away from Matsya. Khalzahl: I want to help you, I do. But as it stands, I can barely help myself. Khalzahl: I've poured my all into the consortium, and I'll be damned if I let it fall apart. I've friends and families depending on me, and I can't ─ I won't ─ fail them. The Sisters as my witness. Matsya: Khalzahl... Matsya: N-Not to worry. Using what I've learned from you, I'm sure I'll manage...somehow. Matsya: Well, I had best return to my village. My thanks again, and please take care on the road.
Optional dialogue
Urianger: Mayhap owing to the island's small size, the tower's impact upon the people's lives doth appear more pronounced here than in Eorzea.
Estinien: There you are. Gotten over the aether sickness, have you?
Speak with Thancred.
Thancred: I see you've been busy. Managed to learn a tidbit or two, I trust? Thancred: I see... We also heard that the tower is affecting many locals' livelihoods, but to think that it would be to such an extent... Thancred: For another notable ─ if not wholly unexpected ─ discovery, disappearances and kidnappings are disturbingly commonplace. Thancred: As before, the culprits are almost certainly tempered imperial soldiers. Thancred: And as before, they mean to use the faith of their hapless thralls to call forth a lunar primal. Business as usual for the Telophoroi. (Optional) Thancred: Helping a struggling fisherman you've only just met to peddle his catch... Yes, you would do something like that.