Out of the Frypan
Out of the Frypan
- Quest giver
- Gyoshin
- Location
- The Azim Steppe (X:6.1, Y:23.3)
- Quest line
- Namazu Main Quests
- Level
- 60
- Required items
- 1
Ceremonial Bow Component Materials
1
Ceremonial Bow Components
1
Mondite
1
Straight Shoot
1
Arrowhead Snail - Requirements
- Disciples of the Land or Hand
Respected Reputation maxed - Experience
5,625,000- Gil
1,103- Previous quest
Waiting for Gyodo- Next quest
- Into the Fire
- Patch
- 4.3
“Gyoshin is so eager to speak with you that he can no longer contain himself, and is now rocking back and forth with anticipation.
※Please note that the difficulty of this quest has been synced to your current level. Furthermore, you may not proceed with a class or job that is different from when you accepted this quest.— In-game description
Rewards
- Choose one of the following options:
- Unlocks
Steps
- Speak with Cirina.
- Speak with Magnai.
- Speak with Sadu.
- Report to Gyorei.
- (DoH) Synthesize a set of ceremonial bow components
. 0/1
- Deliver the set of set of ceremonial bow components to Gyoshin. 1/1
- Deliver the set of set of ceremonial bow components
- (MIN) Mine mondite south of Reunion. 0/1
- (BTN) Gather a straight shoot south of Reunion. 0/1
- Deliver the straight shoot to Gyoshin. 1/1
- (FSH) Catch an arrowhead snail at Dotharl Khaa. 0/1
- Deliver the arrowhead snail to Gyoshin. 1/1
- Speak with Gyorei.
- Speak with Gyoshin.
Journal
- Gyoshin is so eager to speak with you that he can no longer contain himself, and is now rocking back and forth with anticipation.
- ※Please note that the difficulty of this quest has been synced to your current level. Furthermore, you may not proceed with a class or job that is different from when you accepted this quest.
- Gyoshin is on the point of relaying another dire warning imparted by his ancestor when Seigetsu the Enlightened, having detected a familiar pattern, interjects to hasten matters along. He recommends that Gyoshin look into the Xaela's traditions, which may have been influenced by those of the Namazu long ago, for clues as to what vital element might be missing from the festival. Gyoshin, however, refuses to go without your protection, lest the Xaela get any ideas about their evening meal.
- ※Please note that the difficulty of this quest has been synced to your current level. Furthermore, you may not proceed with a class or job that is different from when you accepted this quest.
- You and Gyoshin speak to Cirina. She is more than willing to share information regarding her tribe's horse-racing customs with you, though the growling of her stomach is somewhat distracting. Perhaps sensing the intent behind her hungry stare, Gyoshin thanks her and asks that you set off for your next destination, the Dawn Throne, immediately.
- You speak with Magnai, who gives a brief overview of the Oronir's Azim Bökh wrestling competitions. In his usual contemptuous tone, he adds that a Namazu would likely make a poor opponent, but Gyoshin seems undeterred─if somewhat miffed at being deemed “malformed.”
- Your final stop is Dotharl Khaa, where Sadu─apparently laboring under the delusion that Gyoshin is some sort of small and round khun chuluu─speaks of the Dotharl's customary archery contests. Satisfied with the information you have gained, Gyoshin proposes you return to Dhoro Iloh to apply your newfound knowledge.
- Based on what the Xaela said of their own traditions, the Namazu conclude that a proper festival must include fins-on activities for attendees. Without sparing a thought for such seemingly vital questions as, “Is it possible to pull a bow without getting one's whiskers tangled in the string?” and “Are horses not a bit high off the ground?” the Namazu decide to copy the three Xaela tribes' competitions wholesale. You have been tasked with preparing for the archery contest together with Gyoshin.
- Once all materials for the ceremonial bow and arrows are assembled, Gyoshin excitedly reveals what he has been working on in the meantime─a target. Unfortunately, said target cannot stand on its own, so Gyoshin is volunteered to hold it. You will be in charge of aiming accurately enough not to impale him.
- Accepting the bow and arrows from Gyorei, you take aim at the target, and fortunately manage not to cause anyone permanent injury.
- The successful archery demonstration gives heart to the festival participants, and in no time at all, the archery, Azim Bökh, and equestrian competitions are open to the public. With several Xaela now on-site, the festival grounds are poised to become a venue for cultural exchange.
Dialogue
Gyoshin: <gasp> [Forename]! Once more I would consult you on festival matters. Issues of dire import! Stay right there.
Gyoshin squeak-waddles off in the direction of the main tent.
[Unvoiced Cutscene START]
Three Namazu squeak-waddle to you. They appear to be Gyoshin; Gyofun... I mean, Seigetsu the Enlightened; and Gyorei.
Gyoshin: The parade was most delightful! So fun it was almost scary, yes, yes.
Gyoshin: I paraded with such enthusiasm that I eventually lost all sense of time, all awareness of night and day...and when I came to, I was unconscious!
Gyorei turns to Gyoshin.
Gyorei: ...I do not think that is how that works. No, no.
Gyoshin turns to Gyorei.
Gyoshin: Just imagine my shock when I saw my greatest grandsire before me once again! That is when I realized that I was asleep, dreaming.
Seigetsu the Enlightened turns to Gyoshin and stamps his squeaky left foot angrily.
Seigetsu the Enlightened: And now we must endure several sentences' worth of warnings regarding the inevitable annihilation of the Namazu, correct? Entirely lacking in plot development, each iteration of this story is no different from the last. Were this a work of fiction, I would hurl it into the nearest river!
Seigetsu the Enlightened: However, never shall it be claimed that Seigetsu the Enlightened lacks foresight. Having observed these events repeat themselves once, I naturally prepared for another instance.
The camera focuses on Seigetsu the Enlightened.
Seigetsu the Enlightened: Now, festivals are culture made manifest, and, as posited in The Rise and Fall of Civilization: Volume VI, culture spreads.
Seigetsu the Enlightened: Cultural knowledge is disseminated via migration and commerce, and that knowledge takes root as new elements in foreign cultures.
Seigetsu immediately gestures and points his left fin at Gyoshin.
Seigetsu the Enlightened: I see you moving to interject, Gyoshin! Close your gaping maw for a few more moments, and yes, I shall condense my conclusion to three sentences or fewer.
The camera switches to Gyoshin, who immediately (and non-verbally, and squeakily) makes a cowering motion. It then switches back to Seigetsu the Enlightened, and zooms in with every enlightened sentence.
[Zoom]
Seigetsu the Enlightened: Our forebears' festival took place here many hundreds of years ago.
[Zoom]
Seigetsu the Enlightened: Contemporary nomads doubtless witnessed said event.
[Zoom]
Seigetsu the Enlightened: They must have incorporated knowledge of it into their own cultures!
[Zoom]
Seigetsu the Enlightened: Go forth, Gyoshin! Pay visit to the Xaela and learn what traditions they keep, and you may well return with a wealth of ideas as to what our own festival lacks.
The camera zooms back out to everyone. Gyoshin drops his fins and turns to you.
Gyoshin: Is it me, or is his enthusiasm a bit much? Anyway, I would very much like to call upon the Xaela, but there is the issue of being skewered, of being steamed in a buuz. Though considerably less so if you accompany me. Yes, yes?
Gyoshin: Let us start with the least likely to skewer. Introduce me to the most friendly among the Mol, and I will inquire about their traditions.
You nod silently at the Namazu. Gyoshin walks towards the exit, and you follow.
[Unvoiced Cutscene END]
“ Out of the Frypan” accepted.
Before speaking to Cirina Mol:
Gyoshin: I feel quite awkward, most nervous under this lady's rapt gaze. Could it be...love?
Cirina: (Mmm, catfish buuz... I can nearly taste it...)
Temulun: It is good to see Dhoro Iloh put to use with such enthusiasm.
Cirina: Oh, [Forename]! What can I do for you?
Cirina: Is that so? I would be glad to speak with you about our festival traditions, if you believe such knowledge might be of use to you.
Cirina: In our tribe, children of a certain age participate in a ceremonial race through the grasslands on horseback.
Cirina: For a nomadic people such as ourselves, horses are not only vital to our mobility and livelihood, they are like family. We tend to these dear companions with the utmost care.
Cirina: The speed of these horses, and the skill of the Mol children who guide them─these are what we offer the gods. How we show our gratitude for the richness of the land we are so blessed to live upon.
Gyoshin: I would never have expected a festival to take the form of a horse race. No, no. But it is most intriguing. Thank you for your insight!
Gyoshin: You are also acquainted with the Oronir, yes, yes? To the Dawn Throne!
“ Out of the Frypan” objective fulfilled!
Speaking to the NPC immediately after:
Cirina: Such a delicious-looking fellow. Are they all so plump?
Temulun: It is good to see Dhoro Iloh put to use with such enthusiasm.
Before speaking to Magnai:
Gyoshin: I feel rather unsettled, quite put off by this towering man's gaze. I hope he ate recently.
Magnai: Come to pay me your respects, have you? I hope you are not so foolish as to have brought that bloated creature as a gift.
Magnai: You believe that I can be of service to you?
Magnai: ...I suppose I can spare a few moments to enlighten you, though I do not expect you to comprehend the splendor and significance of Oroniri tradition.
Magnai: The Oronir's most sacred custom is a tournament in which we determine who among us is the most─and least─worthy to lead. It is a contest which pits brother against brother in the traditional art of Azim Bökh. In this way, we demonstrate our strength to the tribe and to Father Azim.
Magnai: Were the opportunity to arise, khagan, I expect you would conduct yourself well in the tournament. The malformed fishman, however, would be put flat on his back in the space of a breath.
Gyoshin: Why, I never! That sort of conduct will win you no friends. Nor bring you any luck with the ladies, no, no! Still, I suppose you did divulge a tradition of some interest, so I am grateful to you. A little. Not really.
Magnai stands up from his throne and assumed a guarded position, as if to attack. However, he straightens up and shakes his head.
Gyoshin turns to you.
Gyoshin: I would like to speak to the Dotharl before we return. It goes without saying that you must be there to prevent any untoward consumption of my flesh. Yes, yes.
Gyoshin turns and leaves. Magnai assumes a thinking gesture.
Magnai: ...“Luck with the ladies”? Pah. What does a fishman know of such matters? Nothing! Nothing at all!
Magnai sits back down.
Speaking to Magnai immediately after:
Magnai: ...“Luck with the ladies”? Pah. What does a fishman know of such matters? Nothing! Nothing at all!
Before speaking to Sadu:
Gyoshin: I feel quite alarmed, rather terrified by this lady's piercing gaze. I sense skewerous intent!
Sadu: You. Is this khun chuluu yours? Its vacant stare vexes me.
Sadu: ...I see. So they are the ones who claimed Dhoro Iloh for this...festival? And they seek knowledge of our traditions for this end? Very well. They are no threat, so there is no risk.
Sadu: The Dotharl are warriors and hunters both. Those born into this world could not survive otherwise.
Sadu: Thus do we use archery to demonstrate to the Dusk Mother that we are worthy of her legacy.
Sadu: We loose arrows at distant targets in a contest of truest aim. That is our tradition, simple as it is.
Gyoshin: A festival like a game? How interesting! This has been most illuminating, yes, yes.
Gyoshin: I think that is enough mortal peril for one day. We have sufficient information to get started, so let us return to Dhoro Iloh.
“ Out of the Frypan” objective fulfilled!
Speaking to Sadu immediatey after:
Sadu: The khagan holding court with a host of khun chuluu! Will wonders never cease?
Before speaking to Gyorei:
Gyoshin: We made it! I am showing Gyorei my haleness. The intact state of my flesh.
[Unvoiced Cutscene START]
Gyorei: I am pleased to see you whole, yes, yes. What did you learn?
Gyoshin: Many, many things! Between horse races, Azim Bökh, and archery, the Xaela's festivals are most competitive. Quite fierce.
Gyofun- I mean, Seigetsu the Enlightened, squeaks up to your group.
Seigetsu the Enlightened: Unsurprising, given the nature of the Naadam. Without structured competitions, I daresay the Xaela would struggle to contain their base aggressive instincts. Their savagery would doubtless drive them to extinction, be it through internal or external conflicts.
Seigetsu the Enlightened: I should like to indulge in further anthropological research, but I suppose your findings are sufficient for us to proceed. In essence, it seems that successful festivals involve engaging activities. We will require many if we are to entertain all seven hundred seventy-seven participants.
Gyoshin hops happily in that adorably squeaky Namazu way.
Gyoshin: Yes, yes! It will be quite an undertaking. A massive task, requiring division of labor. But if Gyorei handles horse racing, you host an Azim Bökh tournament, and myself and [Forename] arrange for archery, we will have three whole activities for our attendees to enjoy!
Seigetsu the Enlightened gestures dolefully with his fins.
Seigetsu the Enlightened: As you wish. Though I am loath to deprive you of my insight, I must work from the pavilion with full access to my research materials if I am to learn the rules of Azim Bökh in their entirety. I advise you all to think twice or thrice about any ideas you may have in my absence. Especially Gyoshin.
Seigetsu the Enlightened turns and leaves. Gyorei turns to Gyoshin and points /doubt-fully at Gyoshin, who gestures /aback.
Gyoshin: Rude. Anyway, if you can catch an arrowhead snail in Dotharl Khaa, I can craft the arrowheads. Perhaps even safely! Yes, yes. I recommend you attract one with salmon roe. Everyone loves salmon roe.
Gyoshin: Simply turn what you have over to me when finished, and I will complete the project most swiftly. With promptness!
Gyorei nods to you.
[Unvoiced Cutscene END]
Before catching an Arrowhead Snail (If you have undertaken this quest as a FSH):
Gyorei: Hm? Please provide your materials to Gyoshin. Yes, yes... Pardon me, I am attempting to work out how a Namazu might ride a horse.
Gyoshin: Bows and arrows require more pieces than I expected. Yes, yes. I am pleased to have such a challenge!
After catching an Arrowhead Snail (If you have undertaken this quest as a FSH):
Gyorei: Maybe we could use some sort of adhesive to affix them to the saddle... Oh! Thank you for taking care of that. Gyoshin will handle the bow and arrow assembly.
Gyoshin: Bows and arrows require more pieces than I expected. Yes, yes. I am pleased to have such a challenge!
You hand over the requested item.
[Unvoiced Cutscene START]
Seigetsu the Enlightened squeaks into view.
Gyoshin: Thank you, thank you! I can craft a suitably ceremonial bow and arrows with this.
Gyoshin waggles his fishy tail and jumps up and down joyfully in that adorably squeaky Namazu way.
Gyoshin: I also have something to show you. I constructed it while awaiting your return...
The screen fades to black. Clanging crafting sounds can be heard.
Gyoshin is standing there, holding a peculiar round object.
Gyoshin: A most sturdy yet intricate target at which to aim! You love it, yes, yes?
Gyorei: Your craftsmanship is impressive as always. Yes, yes. But should it not stand up?
The camera focuses on and slowly zooms in on Gyoshin, who stares blankly into the camera for a few seconds.
Gyoshin: ...Oh. I suppose I was absorbed in the design and completely, utterly forgot to make a stand. Yes, yes.
Seigetsu the Enlightened gestures and /point-s at Gyoshin.
Seigetsu the Enlightened: Gyoshin, has it never occurred to you that your difficulties are of your own making? Honestly. It would be more efficient to employ you to hold the target.
Gyoshin does a squeaky /aback. Gyorei looks exasperated, from the look of his downturned open mouth and his half-lidden eyes.
Gyoshin: I do not trust your motive for making that suggestion. No, no!
Seigetsu the Enlightened: I assure you, your concern is unfounded. We need but assign the infallible [Forename] the role of marksman/markswoman for you to emerge uninjured. Yes, yes, I daresay.
You gesture /me reassuringly.
Gyoshin and Gyorei turn to Seigetsu the Enlightened, and Seigetsu the Enlightened turns to you.
Seigetsu the Enlightened: Assume your positions! [Forename], you may collect the ceremonial bow and arrows from Gyorei behind the pavilion.
You nod, Gyorei nods, and Gyoshin looks crestfallen. The three Namazu turn and squeakily waddle off, and you follow as well.
[Unvoiced Cutscene END]
Before collecting the ceremonial bow and arrows from Gyorei behind the pavillion:
Gyoshin: You will take care not to hit me, yes, yes? Do you promise? Do you swear?
Gyorei: This is the perfect cure for Gyoshin's carelessness. Yes, yes. He is most full of cares now.
Gyorei: Here are your ceremonial bow and arrows. Take aim at the target Gyoshin holds and fire away!
The archery event has begun! Take aim at Gyoshin's target, zoom in to avoid accidents, and fire with .
If you "accidentally" hit Gyoshin:
Hit the Target! failed.
Gyoshin is flopping on the ground, his eyes glazed over.
Gyoshin: This arrowhead is most...piercing. A sign of...quality craftsmanship...yes...<gurgle>
Gyorei: >) Again, again! I am confident that you will get the hang of it with another shot or two! (<
Before collecting the ceremonial bow and arrows from Gyorei behind the pavillion, again:
Gyoshin: You will take care not to hit me, yes, yes? Do you promise? Do you swear?
Gyorei: This is the perfect cure for Gyoshin's carelessness. Yes, yes. He is most full of cares now.
Gyorei: Here are your ceremonial bow and arrows. Take aim at the target Gyoshin holds and fire away!
The archery event has begun! Take aim at Gyoshin's target, zoom in to avoid accidents, and fire with .
When you successfully hit the target:
Objective “Hit the Namazu target” cleared.
Gyoshin squeakily hops up and down with relieved fishy joy.
Gyoshin: W-Wow! Your aim is dead-on! Impeccable! ...Can I leave now?
“ Out of the Frypan” objective fulfilled!
Gyorei: I am proud of how you handled that bow. Yes, yes!
Gyoshin: Being on the business end of an arrow has never been an aspiration of mine. Not one of my goals in life. No, no.
Gyoshin: Still, I am quite confident we are prepared to host archery contests like the frightening Dotharl lady described. Attendees will be delighted with the complete and total accuracy of our reproduction, yes, yes. Now let us see if the other two activities are ready!
“ Out of the Frypan” complete!
Orchestrion: Now playing Wing and a Prayer.
Working side by side with the Namazu, you have successfully incorporated Xaela traditions into the festival. The horse racing, Azim Bökh, and archery competitions are now open to attendees!
In seven years, the Namazu were fated to become the primary source of sustenance for starving Xaela, who would face food shortages after a fierce cold snap. Many would have died.
However, continuous practice of nomadic festival traditions over the course of seven years will promote mutual understanding between the Namazu and Xaela, averting the slaughter.
Unbeknownst to all, the Namazu will be spared the grievous tragedy that could have consumed them, and their fate continues to change for the better.
Your reputation has increased to Honored.
You have achieved Honored reputation with the Namazu.
New Namazu tribal daily quests are now available from Seigetsu the Enlightened at Dhoro Iloh.
Furthermore, you will be able to undertake three additional quests from Seigetsu the Enlightened as a reputation bonus. This bonus is available until the daily reset time for tribal quests.
These additional quests will become available after accepting all current daily quests from Seigetsu the Enlightened. Please be advised that you cannot undertake these quests if you have no remaining allowances.
You now have access to a wider selection of wares from Gyosho.
Orchestrion: Now playing Seven Hundred Seventy-Seven Whiskers.
Speaking to NPCs around the camp afterwards:
Gyoro: I love how these Xaela festival activities give me the chance to experience new things! Yes, yes. Back at Yuzuka Manor I only sorted jars, but look at me now! Sorting targets, sorting ropes, sorting thicker ropes...
Gyofuku: Welcome, welcome. What can I do for you?
Gyorei: I suppose it was too much to hope that Gyoshin's carelessness would be cured so easily. Yes, yes. If he were just a bit more astute, he might realize I─ Never mind. Forget I said anything.
Gyoshin: I got ever so slightly, just the tiniest bit carried away and built a full archery range in the open area behind the main pavilion. I am sure you will love it, yes, yes!
Gyotaku: You want to try your hand at being a mikoshi bearer? I am afraid we built the poles at Namazu height and for Namazu fins. You, my friend, are more suited to being the one carried! Yes, yes.
Gyoban: It is my sacred duty to stand guard over the altar. Yes, yes. You never know when someone will get hungry and try to purloin an offering for a snack. That is why I keep my eyes wide open day and night.
Gyoban: But I do understand how they feel, yes, yes. Those ripe vegetables, those succulent fish... And with guarding being such hungry work and all... Sometimes the food is halfway to my mouth before I realize what is happening!