In Search of Discovery
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In Search of Discovery
- Quest giver
- Cahciua
- Location
- Living Memory (X:16.6, Y:20.1)
- Quest line
Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests- Level
- 100
- Experience
0- Gil
1,012- Previous quest
An Explorer's Delight- Next quest
- A Journey Never-ending
- Patch
- 7.0
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Main Scenario Progress: 951 / 987 (96.4%)
Dawntrail Progress: 98 / 134 (73.1%)
Cahciua's eyes sparkle with anticipation of discovery.
— In-game description
Rewards
- Choose one of the following options:
Steps
- Gather information at Blooms of Discovery. 0/5
- Speak with Cahciua.
- Survey the designated location.
- Speak with Cahciua.
Journal
- Cahciua's eyes sparkle in anticipation of discovery.
- As part of her final adventure, Cahciua bids your party scout out Windspath Gardens for points of note. In particular, she is keen to compare the creatures here with those native to the Source, and you bear this in mind as you strike out for the task.
- You take yourself around the gardens and, through a combination of conversation and observation, make a number of interesting discoveries. Satisfied, you go to report them to Cahciua.
- After you delight Cahciua with your findings, Erenville mentions that he caught sight of an unfamiliar scalekin. His description of it, however, leads Cahciua to believe that it may instead be a beastkin, and it is decided that you will all seek it out for observation.
- You join mother and son for their discussion on wildlife classification, which leads to the revelation that not only did Cahciua meet Galuf during his time in Tural, but also that it was his tales of Sharlayan gleaners which led her to encourage Erenville to become one when he was older. Cahciua then expresses her desire to visit the Cleyra Museum of Nature, which she says has creatures that take patrons on leisure flights. As only three people can fly at a time, the group heading there is limited to Cahciua, Erenville, and yourself.
- Arriving at the museum, you are greeted by the sight of three critters that, while adorable, look decidedly incapable of flight. As Cahciua states, however, one should not judge a creature by its appearance...
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Dialogue
When it comes to inquisitiveness, I reckon I'm a match for both you and Erenville!
Some creatures here do indeed appear to resemble those in Eorzea. Such was the case in the First, too...
<giggle> Cahciua looks awfully happy, doesn't she?
I can't recall the last time my mother was so excited...
To begin with, I'd like you to scout out the vicinity and report back with any points of note.
This would be a good opportunity to speak with the locals. They're bound to be familiar with the area, after all.
As Elene'shpya suggested, it would be interesting to compare the creatures here with those native to the Source.
I never ventured outside of Tural, so I look forward to your insights!
Just leave it to us! I've only ever been to Sharlayan myself, but I'd like to think I know interesting when I see it!
Of everyone, I daresay you've been to the most places. I cannot wait to hear your thoughts!
Oh, hello there. What am I doing, you ask?
Look up the trunk. See the plants within capsules?
These are species that either can't survive in Windspath Gardens, or would become invasive and disrupt the ecosystem.
The capsules recreate the conditions they require, from tropical to frigid climes, while keeping them isolated.
In this way, any and all plant life can be preserved forever. Just like ourselves.
I've been observing the plants for decades now. They're like children to me.
Did you know that even the water here is created using electrope?
The initial product is too pure, though, and adjustments have to be made so the composition resembles what's found in the natural environment.
That's just one of the many things they do to create the ideal conditions for these plants to thrive.
I don't know what's become of the world outside the barrier, but I should like to visit a lovely spot such as this in real life.
Speaking of lovely spots, have you been to the top of this lookout here? It's a great vantage point, and there's even a food stall in case you're hungry.
There's real fish here, by the way. We're allowed to catch some, but I'd rather just watch them.
My ancestors aren't actually Alexandrian, but hailed from a place called Conde Petie.
They had some unique customs there. For instance, when greeting someone, you had to say “lali-ho” in a spirited manner.
Our settlement was also famous for a gigantic tree that grew nearby. It was so enormous that, when you stood at its base, the roots covering the ground went beyond the horizon.
The terminal here at Windspath Gardens is apparently inspired by that very tree—the Iifa Tree, its name was.
It may not be real, but it's nice to have it as a memento for posterity.
The actual Iifa Tree would have been bigger than this! Much, much bigger!
You see a creature wandering about that resembles the treants native to the Twelveswood.
The flower garden appears to be meticulously maintained, if not by Endless then by machines.
There was a beast I had never seen before.
While the arboretums of Sharlayan imitate natural environs, this place has the feel of an exhibit. In that sense, the word “gardens” does suit it well.
Ah, welcome back, Forename! Krile has just delivered to me a most fascinating report.
You have some engaging impressions to share too, I hope?
Well, well, that is all very interesting indeed. But I must say, I am most fascinated by the ambulating trees.
While there are similar creatures in Urqopacha, could you tell me more about these treants as you know them?
What will you say?
They're native to the Twelveswood, where they prey upon even wolves.
There are various subspecies, such as those with red leaves or a gnarled look.
They like to hurl acorns at you—exploding ones.
Is that so? To maintain the ecosystem here, I imagine there are creatures that serve as their prey.
Is that so? Though it makes sense they would adapt to their environment in that fashion. I imagine they need careful management to flourish, such as having specific varieties of trees around them.
Haha, is that so? To maintain an ecosystem with such formidable creatures, I imagine there must be other equally imposing species to keep them in check.
The management of ecosystems... That calls to mind Labyrinthos, does it not?
That it does.
Lest you wonder, Labyrinthos is a storage facility deep beneath Sharlayan that contains a recreation of a temperate climate zone.
Such a place exists? Amazing!
By the by, did anyone also catch sight of a large scalekin?
A large scalekin, you say? What does it look like?
Nothing I've seen before, but it has a rodent-like form and walks on all fours.
If it looks like a rodent, wouldn't that make it a beastkin?
No. It's covered in scales—ones that appear to mimic succulent plants. By that, I would definitely classify it as a scalekin.
Well, it's hard to say for certain without seeing it. Why don't you show me?
Very well. It was in a flower field earlier, and should still be near.
Let's head over there, then. When we find it, we'll see who's right!
The two of you should come along too and lend us your opinions!
Go on ahead, Forename. I'll let the others know and then join you.
This is the area. The beast didn't give the impression that it moves frequently.
Hehe, this is so exciting! Come on and help us find the creature!
You spot a beast resembling the echevore you encountered in the First.
That's the one there.
I see, I see... At a glance, it certainly has the look of both scalekin and beastkin.
Let's examine it more closely, shall we? Tell me your observations.
What will you say?
It's covered in plantlike scales.
It has deft little paws.
It has a pointy snout.
That was also the first thing I noticed. I daresay those scales are for hiding in foliage.
Indeed. Such forelimbs would be well suited to holding nuts and berries and the like.
Indeed. Such a snout would be well suited to feeding on ground-dwelling vilekin.
Having studied it, I believe that the “scales” upon its back are in fact a unique form of hide. Rather than being shed, it grows with the creature.
Hmmm, you may be right... If we consider that along with its other characteristics, such as its face and hands, it's more likely to be a beastkin like you said.
A physical examination would be needed to confirm this beyond doubt, but I'm satisfied simply to have seen it!
It seems you alone were familiar with this species. Where did you encounter it?
The faerie kingdom of the First!?
Forename has been to the very edge of existence. She/He has seen life that others could only imagine.
Amazing... Creation truly holds no end of mysteries!
Oh, how I'd love to see them all—the life beyond the bounds of our star and plane both!
Looks like we're having fun.
Ahh, hearing about the unknown never fails to rouse me. I felt the same way when Ketenramm and Galuf treated me to tales of their travels.
You've met my grandfather too!?
Oh? Didn't I already mention it?
It was when Galuf came to Tural to investigate the golden city. I happened to have business with Gulool Ja Ja, so we met in Tuliyollal.
Little did I know that the tiny babe he was cradling would return as you.
To think that our paths had already crossed all these years ago...
Not only yours and mine either. Elene'shpya was there too, you know?
...I don't remember.
It's quite fine if you don't!
It was actually because Galuf told me about Sharlayan that I later urged Elene'shpya to take up gleaning.
My fussy bunbun was growing up dour and withdrawn, and it was when I was at my wit's end that I recalled your grandfather's story about gleaners. Seeing the world through their adventures would inspire a change for the better, I believed.
...I'm sorry I was dour and withdrawn.
If you ask me, you still have some work to do. But it's because you're that way that you're with us now, and I for one am grateful!
Well, let's keep moving, shall we?
There is a facility I've been wanting to visit—the Cleyra Museum of Nature. They're supposed to have creatures that take you on leisure flights!
There's just one problem: it seems only three people can fly at one time...
Then you and Erenville should go. The rest of us still have plenty of other things we can do here.
If there's room for one more, why don't you come with us, Forename?
Then it's settled. The museum is at the bottom of the ramp that runs west of leynode aero. Come on!
It does look the part, this museum. I must say I'm curious what's inside.
Hello there! Come to ride the mehwapyarras, have you?
Look after Erenville for me!
All this time, my grandfather was the common thread between us...
Do not mind us and just enjoy yourselves. We shall explore a little more and then make our way to the terminal.
Here it is, the Cleyra Museum of Nature. The main building is closed due to the aether shortage, but happily they're still offering leisure flights.
And these are the fellows that will bear us. How adorable!
They don't look capable of flight...
Ahaha! Come now, you know better than to judge a creature by its appearance. This will be great, I just know it!