His Own Medicine

His Own Medicine

Quest giver

Bethden

Location

The Crystarium (X:9.8, Y:5.5)

Quest line

Lakeland Sidequests
┗ Crystarium Sidequests

Level

70 

Required items

1   Stygian Syrup

Experience

 54,000-57,240

Gil

 679

Previous quest

The Unbroken Thread

Patch

5.0

Links

EDB GT TC

“

Bethden makes a habit of concerning himself with the well-being of visitors to the Cabinet of Curiosity, and yours is no exception.

— In-game description

Rewards

• 2   Jellied Harcot

Steps

• Speak with Fae-Hann at Spagyrics.

• Drink the stygian syrup in front of Fae-Hann.

• Speak with Bethden at the Cabinet of Curiosity.

Journal

• Bethden makes a habit of concerning himself with the well-being of visitors to the Cabinet of Curiosity, and yours is no exception.

Dialogue

Accepting the quest

Bethden: Oh, my. You look terribly pale─and I know scholars who haven't set foot outside in weeks, so that's saying something. Please, pay visit to Spagyrics posthaste.
Bethden: Lest you protest─know that I have told the Crystal Exarch the very same many times, and...suffice it to say that he has learned to listen.

Optional

Bethden: You can hardly expect to be of service to others if you cannot even care for yourself. Now, go and see Fae-Hann before I become cross with you.

Amiable Apothecary: Oh, dear... You look fit to fall over! Speak with Fae-Hann─he can give you something for that.

Speaking with Fae-Hann at Spagyrics

Fae-Hann: Bethden sent you? Hmm...
Fae-Hann: You do look rather drained. Why, the circles under your eyes are almost as deep as the Exarch's! Please, take this.
Fae-Hann: It's a simple but potent syrup that should balance your humours and reinvigorate you somewhat. Lyna is ever coming by for more doses to foist upon the Exarch when he works himself to exhaustion, so you may be assured that it is efficacious.
Fae-Hann: Now, you'll drink that in front of me. Not that I don't trust you to take it, but...I do have quite a few years' experience working in this field, and I've found that it's better to be certain that the patient is following my instructions.

Optional

Fae-Hann: It's only vinegar and medicinal herbs─nothing to be concerned about. Now, drink up!

System: Fae-Hann will be deeply displeased if you do not drink the medicine where he might observe you doing so.

Drinking the stygian syrup in front of Fae-Hann

System: You down the bottle in one gulp, but nevertheless are overpowered by the taste of vinegar and cannot help but grimace...then scowl.

Amiable Apothecary: Hahahaha! The Exarch made the same face the first time he tried it... Your cheeks do have a bit more color to them now, though.

Fae-Hann: Please do bear in mind that I'm merely doing my job. Though, if you feel you must be avenged in some fashion, I might be persuaded to provide you another dose for Bethden... For all he fusses over others, the man is constantly working himself to the bone.

Optional

Amiable Apothecary: Hahaha... I apologize for laughing, but...your face!

Fae-Hann: Yes, the pallor has certainly receded. I trust you will ensure that Bethden is taken care of, as well.

Speaking with Bethden at the Cabinet of Curiosity

Bethden: You went? I imagine that he gave you the syrup, then?
Bethden: Ah. That...really won't be necessary. I'm quite well, I assure you. The very picture of health!

< What will you say?> 
< You can't talk your way out of this. >
< You're lucky that I'm feeling generous today. >

< You can't talk your way out of this. >
Bethden: <sigh> Very well. But please don't make me drink it here. If they see my face, the others will never let me live it down.

< You're lucky that I'm feeling generous today. >
Bethden: You are an example to us all, truly! Althought...I would hate for it go to waste. And Moren has been looking a bit under the weather lately...

(Both)
< Hand over Stygian Syrup>
Bethden: In any case, I am relieved to see that you no longer seem to be on the point of collapsing into a heap of books. Do take care of yourself...or else. 

(Optional)
Bethden: Please take care of yourself. If you start to look faint, I will send you to Spagyrics.