Sleigh Bells Ring
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Sleigh Bells Ring
- Quest giver
- Laurenssen
- Location
- Starlight Stalls (X:6.5, Y:6.4)
- Quest line
Seasonal Events Quests
┗ Starlight Celebration Events- Event
Starlight Celebration (2026)- Level
- 15
- Required items
- 3 Warm Kinderpunsch
- Experience
0- Gil
344- Previous quest
- Dashing through the Starlight
- Patch
- 7.55
- Links
- GT TC
Associate Professor Laurenssen relishes the role of supervisor.
※This quest is available for a limited time only.— In-game description
Rewards
- Unlocks
Steps
- Speak with the saturnine Starlight celebrant.
- Deliver the mugs of warm kinderpunsch to the children.
- Speak with the saturnine Starlight celebrant.
- Speak with Laurenssen in Bentbranch Meadows.
- Ride the sleigh and ring the bell near any children you find.
- Speak with Laurenssen.
- Speak with Amh Garanjy at Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre.
Journal
- Associate Professor Laurenssen relishes the role of supervisor.
※This quest is available for a limited time only.
- Laurenssen suspects that the children, so eager to volunteer, may find themselves unused to working in such cold. Since it is important to keep one's workers comfortable and productive, he suggests that you present them with a mug of kinderpunsch. Agreeing with the sentiment, you head over to speak with the saturnine Starlight celebrant distributing the mulled punch.
※Please note that you will be unable to complete this quest after the seasonal event has ended. For details, please check the Lodestone.
- Having heard about the plan from Amh Garanjy, the saturnine Starlight celebrant is only too happy to provide kinderpunsch for the children. With the promise of your own mug upon returning, you take the warm beverages to where everyone is hard at work on the sleigh, ready to inspect their progress.
- The children gratefully accept the kinderpunsch while showing you their handiwork. It would appear that the artisans have successfully inspired the next generation, and work on the sleigh is progressing smoothly. After making your rounds, you work your way through the stalls to receive a piping hot mug of kinderpunsch yourself.
- Thanks to everyone's hard work, you now have a sleigh to reenact the ancient tradition. All that remains is to hitch the sleigh to the patient reindeer and put the plan into action. With Laurenssen and Aitken taking the sleigh directly to Bentbranch Meadows, you are left to make your own way there.
- Unused to physical labor of any kind, Laurenssen is exhausted from his short stint as sleigh driver. Taking the reins, you begin your tour around Bentbranch Meadows, ringing the bell in the vicinity of any children you come across.
- Sleigh bells ring out through Bentbranch Meadows, and the children flock with glee to the Saint of Nymeia. With the tradition from his records unfolding before his very eyes, Laurenssen is practically vibrating with excitement.
- Aitken brings his friend over to introduce her to the people who made this all possible. Though he may be unwilling to take the credit, his friend is not blind to all the effort he expended on her behalf. Somewhat bashfully, Aitken suggests they return to the Saint of Nymeia. Laurenssen likewise takes his leave to further observe the tradition he has recreated, leaving you to take word to Amh Garanjy of all you have witnessed.
- Though the event itself did not take place in Gridania, the children enjoyed their part in building the sleigh. So much so that they set about creating a second sleigh from the ample pile of remaining materials, crafting a personal sleigh for the adventurer who helped get the whole thing underway. Amh Garanjy passes the gift along to you, and suggests you use it to spread Starlight cheer to any children you may meet on your travels.
Related NPCs
Dialogue
Come looking for me, have you? There were a few matters that required my attention, but I shall be returning to assist with the sleigh momentarily.
The reins are quite challenging, given the requisite sturdiness. The seat cover, on the other hand, is relatively simple—I shall ask my eager assistant to tackle that task.
I just got to touch the hide! It's so strange to think that it'll soon turn into cord and a seat.
To my great shame, the condition of my tools was less than ideal. I have returned to the guild for just a moment, to rectify this oversight...!
If the curvature of the wood slips even a little, the rider will sense it innately. Understand that something is...wrong. My assistant has been entrusted with the important task of measuring, and measuring again. For such is the secret to perfection!
Master Beatin has been telling me how to...assure quality? It's rigorous and tedious, but kind of satisfying. And he says it's really important!
Aitken has a keen eye and skilled touch. It would be a waste of potential were he not to enroll in a guild one day!
The saint is amazing. Every time I come up with an idea for the decorations, he makes it a hundred times better!
Normally, I am absorbed in my research at the Studium. Opportunities to recreate folk traditions in real life are few and far between—so I will see to it that the sleigh is a most faithful recreation.
My presence as supervisor is essential, as is the work by our artisans and eager assistants. The final piece of the puzzle is for you, my friend, to take a hands-on role in assessing progress and maintaining morale.
Though I am sure the prospect of contributing to our understanding of the Starlight Celebration's history is motivation enough, I can't deny it is a little chilly...
The little ones might appreciate some kind of warm beverage, wouldn't you agree? The celebrant at the stall over there appears to be handing out just such refreshments—I'm sure the children will be delighted with your thoughtful gift!
Just who exactly is this Saint of Nymeia? Evidently, he is an artisan of extraordinary talent...
A nice mug of kinderpunsch for our hard workers, is it? I heard all about the sleigh from Amh Garanjy. Take these to the little ones. They're welcome to have as much as they like!
I'll pour another mug for you, so you can come and warm yourself once you've seen to everyone else.
Come back once you've given the children their drinks, and I'll make sure there's a nice, warm mug of kinderpunsch waiting for you.
What's that? You have something for me?
I love mulled punch! Thank you!
Master Beatin is teaching me the art of inspection. This sleigh is going to be perfectly proportioned, you'll see!
I never knew there were so many ways to measure a piece of wood. It's not the most glamorous work, but it's kind of fun!
Oh, hello miss/mister! Are you here to watch us work?
Oh, mulled punch! Let me just hold it for a moment...my hands are so cold!
I've been helping make the leather to cover the seats. Guildmaster Geva knows so much, and she explains everything so patiently! When I grow up, maybe I'll become a leatherworker.
Guildmaster Geva says you need to use different hides to make different things. Don't worry, we have everything we need to make the comfiest seat!
Hello, Forename! What's that?
Thank you! My friend loves kinderpunsch too... I hope we can drink it together next time.
Actually, I wanted to ask you something. Professor Laurenssen showed us which patterns to use for the sleigh, but we've decided to add a special decoration too.
They asked me to come up with something that captures the spirit of the Starlight Celebration. But I don't know what would make my friend happy...
Though, I suppose that's not really anything to do with the Starlight Celebration, either. Then I just end up thinking in circles! What do you think I should do?
What will you say?
Fill your heart with thoughts of your friend!
Let Starlight cheer inspire you.
It will be more meaningful if you decide for yourself. Even if it's hard.
Thank you! I think...I think I have an idea. I can see it now—it's going to be great!
...You're right! I said I wanted to do this myself, so I need to see it through. It might be a struggle, but I'll come up with something amazing!
With the Saint of Nymeia to help me, I know we'll create something amazing. Just you wait and see!
All the children have gratefully received their warm beverages. Report back to the saturnine Starlight celebrant for your own mug of kinderpunsch.
Welcome back. As promised, here's a fresh mug of kinderpunsch for you!
Ah, here you are. I don't mean to intrude upon your break, but...
The sleigh is finished! Come and look, Forename!
Well? Isn't it the best sleigh you've ever seen?
Thanks in no small part to my capable assistant. You have the makings of a fine leatherworker!
And your work with a ruler was exemplary, son. Precise, diligent, and suffused with respect for the wood. Bravo!
Ho ho ho! And your inspired design is the perfect accent to elevate the entire sleigh, Aitken.
Don't you need to get going to Bentbranch Meadows, Aitken? You mustn't keep a girl waiting!
Introduce us next time she's in Gridania!
...I will! Thank you!
Once I have hitched my reindeer colleague to the sleigh, I shall proceed directly to Bentbranch Meadows. It would be much appreciated if you could join us there, Forename.
Trite as it may be, it is always a delight to see children work their creativity. Do not let such inspiration go to waste.
What a pleasure to introduce children to the joys of carpentry.
The reindeer ran here so quickly!
<huff> <wheeze> Welcome, Forename. <huff> <wheeze> Driving a sleigh is...<huff> <wheeze>...surprisingly tiring. All that remains is to ring the bell, and...and...the tradition will be...<wheeze>...complete!
The Professor is about to keel over, so I think it might be best if you take the reins, miss/mister. You'll make a convincing helper, too!
Thank you! I'll go and tell my friend! ...B-But, I haven't seen her for a while. Maybe that's why my chest feels so tight...!
...Ah, the enviable energy of youth. It was worth making the sleigh for his sake alone, wouldn't you say?
The local Starlight celebrants have already spread word to the children of Bentbranch Meadows that the peal of a bell from a reindeer-drawn sleigh will signal the imminent approach of the saint. All that remains is for you to take the reins and ring the bell in the vicinity of any children you encounter!
It seems my reindeer colleague became a little lost. Never fear—the sleigh is ready.
Now, ride forth and let the bell ring out!
Look, a saint's little helper, just like I told you! And that's the sleigh I helped build!
Wow, you really made that? Aitken, I'm impressed!
Ehehe... <cough> A-Anyway, the bell rang, so that means the saint is here! Come on, let's go!
Oh, Aitken! It's so good to see you!
Oh, it's you! Quickly, ring the bell! It'll make her day!
Aitken appears to be waiting for the bell to ring. Speak to Laurenssen in Bentbranch Meadows to ride the sleigh and ring the bell in Aitken's vicinity.
Aitken appears to be waiting for the bell to ring. Ride the sleigh and ring the bell in his vicinity.
Look! The little helper on that fancy sleigh rang the bell, just like those grown-ups said!
Hm...how intriguing. Let us go and see if we can find the saint, shall we?
It would be a fun tradition. If it actually happened.
Just wait, I'm sure a helper on a sleigh will turn up. And the bell will ring, just for us!
The boy appears to be waiting for the bell to ring. Speak to Laurenssen in Bentbranch Meadows to ride the sleigh and ring the bell in his vicinity.
The boy appears to be waiting for the bell to ring. Ride the sleigh and ring the bell in his vicinity.
Wow...it's a real reindeer...! I was waiting for you.
Thank you, little helper. Now that you've rung the bell, I can go see the saint!
I wonder if the little helper will really come...if I'll really hear the bells...
The girl appears to be waiting for the bell to ring. Speak to Laurenssen in Bentbranch Meadows to ride the sleigh and ring the bell in her vicinity.
The girl appears to be waiting for the bell to ring. Ride the sleigh and ring the bell in her vicinity.
Exemplary work. It seems your foray was a resounding success! Let us observe how the situation unfolds...
The little ones seem quite delighted. Indeed, I daresay we can consider this renewed tradition a successful addition to the festivities. And in my capacity as a folklorist, it has opened several intriguing new avenues for research as well.
Here, this is the professor and the adventurer I was telling you about. They helped build the sleigh!
Thank you for bringing the Starlight Celebration to all of us out here in Bentbranch Meadows! I can't remember the last time everyone was so happy!
And thank you, Aitken. Did you...do all this for me?
Even though Gridania is so close, I've missed you. I've been...lonely out here. So, it means a lot!
Oh, erm, I-I...I missed you, too.
A-And...a-anyone would do the same! For a friend!!!
A-Anyway! Let's go back over to the saint! We don't want to bother Professor Laurenssen and Forename, right?
Now then, perhaps I shall excuse myself too. This is, after all, an excellent opportunity to further investigate the links between this tradition and the current Starlight Celebration.
I don't suppose I could impose upon you to report back to Amh Garanjy in my stead? Once again, my heartfelt thanks for your cooperation—and Merry Starlight, my friend!
Welcome back, Forename! I gather from your triumphant demeanor that the sleigh proved fit for purpose, and the tradition was successfully recreated?
Wonderful! Thank you so much for all your help.
While you were away, the little ones who helped build the sleigh asked that I hold on to a gift for you. It's another reindeer-drawn sleigh—a perfect recreation of the earlier recreation, if you will!
It seems that they enjoyed themselves so much, they begged the artisans to help them build another sleigh just for you. You must have made quite the impression!
And I hear the Saint of Nymeia personally convinced this reindeer to come along—though he neglected to mention where he found it...
I hope you'll continue to spread the wonderful tradition that Professor Laurenssen revived, and ring the bell for little ones the land over. I am certain its cheerful peals will fill their hearts with joy!
The vendors at the Starlight Stalls are now open for business!