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{{Quest infobox
{{Quest
| title = A Straightforward Fancy
| QuestGiver = [[Straightforward Broom]] - [[Matoya's Cave]] (x6, y6)
| description = The [[Straightforward Broom|straightforward broom]] will share with you his knowledge in exchange for a straightforward task.
| Requirements = Level 59
| image = Saro Roggos Common Life.png
| Items =  
| quest-giver = Straightforward Broom
| Exp = 43200
| location = Matoya's Cave (Zone)
| Gil = 577
| location-x = 6.4
| Reward =  
| location-y = 6.4
| OptReward =  
| type = side
| PrevQuest = [[Saro Roggo's Common Life]]
| quest-line =
| NextQuest = [[The Magic Word]]
| organization =
}}
| class =
| job =
| level = 59
| req-quest = Matoya's Cave (Quest)
| req-items = 1 Aetheryte Shard
| requirements =  
| exp = 13455
| gil = 577
| mettle =  
| reward(1-10) =  
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt(1-8) =
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Saro Roggo's Common Life
| next-quest = The Magic Word
| patch = 3.0
| release = heavensward
| id-edb = f95b7065aed
| id-gt = 67503
}} __NOTOC__
==Walkthrough==
==Walkthrough==
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The Aetheryte shard is located at (X:9.8, Y:27.7) off the side of the road before the broken stairs.<br>
There is also another along the bridge at (X:26, Y:37). This would be directly along the path for [[Main Scenario Quest]] {{questlink|main|Forbidden Knowledge}}.
 
==Steps==
==Steps==
*Find the object of the straightforward broom's desire in the Dravanian Hinterlands.
*Find the object of the [[Straightforward Broom|straightforward broom]]'s desire in [[The Dravanian Hinterlands|the Dravanian hinterlands]].
*Deliver the [[Aetheryte Shard|aetheryte shard]] to the [[Straightforward Broom|straightforward broom]] in [[Matoya's Cave (Zone)|Matoya's Cave]].


==Journal==
==Journal==
*The straightforward broom will share with you his knowledge in exchange for a straightforward task.
* The straightforward broom will share with you his knowledge in exchange for a straightforward task.
 
* The straightforward broom offers to share with you his knowledge, but you must first bring him the object he desires: a signpost for aetherial travel, which he describes as sparkly, glowy, and angularly. Such signposts used to be commonplace in Sharlayan. Search for the mystery object in the ruins of the city.
 
* You have acquired a disused aetheryte shard, which is most certainly what the straightforward broom desires. Make your way back to Matoya's Cave and present your discovery to him.
 
* The straightforward broom accepts the aetheryte shard with glee. As promised, he shares with you his knowledge─the fruits of Matoya's research into aether. Unfortunately, he does not seem to know what his mistress desires...


==Dialogue==
===Accepting the Quest===
'''Straightforward Broom:''' Nam on skees egdelwonk, swish-swish-aroo! But if you desire my knowledge, you must first grant me my heart's desire!
'''Straightforward Broom:''' Nothing fascinates me more than aether. Streams of it go round and round the world like a great tangle of ribbons! When one rides such a stream, where will one end up? I often engage in such musings.
'''Straightforward Broom:''' But even as I muse, I frighten myself silly. For instance, what if I were to arrive at my destination only to find that there is no dust to sweep? Can you imagine a worse fate?
'''Straightforward Broom:''' Of course you can't—you are not a broom. But I am, and I require a safety measure, something that will point the way home no matter where I find myself. A signpost for aetherial travel, as it were - sparkly, glowy, angularly!
'''Straightforward Broom:''' Such signposts used to be commonplace in Sharlayan. If you can find one and bring it to me, I will share my knowledge with you!
'''(Optional)'''
'''Straightforward Broom:''' I desire a signpost for aetherial travel—sparkly, glowy, angularly.
'''Straightforward Broom:''' Such signposts used to be commonplace in Sharlayan. If you can find one and bring it to me, I will share my knowledge with you!


[[Category:Sidequests]] [[Category:Matoya&#39;s Cave Quests]] [[Category:Patch 3.0 Quests]]
===Delivering the aetheryte shard to the straightforward broom in Matoya's Cave===
'''Straightforward Broom:''' Snruter rerutnevda evarb eht, swish-swish-aroo! Did you find it? A signpost for aetherial travel?
'''''<Hand Over Aetheryte Shard>'''''
'''Straightforward Broom:''' Yes, this is precisely what I wanted! With this, I can always find my way home! I need not fear being condemned to a dustless life!
'''Straightforward Broom:''' As promised, I will share with you such knowledge as I have received from my mistress. That is, the fruits of her research into aether!
'''Straightforward Broom:''' Aether is the thread from which all creation is woven, and Mistress Matoya has devoted her life to unraveling its secrets.
'''Straightforward Broom:''' Over the years she has made discoveries beyond count. Why, if I had a bristle for each one, I would be a rich broom indeed!
'''Straightforward Broom:''' But wealth is a thing to be shared, and the fruits of my mistress's research are distributed among my brother brooms and our distant relatives, the tomes.
'''Straightforward Broom:''' ...Oh? You wished only to know what my mistress desires? I am afraid I cannot tell you, for she never imparted that knowledge to me. Sorry to disappoint!

Latest revision as of 02:39, 26 April 2024

Quest icon.png

A Straightforward Fancy

Saro Roggos Common Life.png
Quest giver
Straightforward Broom
Location
Matoya's Cave (Zone) (X:6.4, Y:6.4)
Level
59
Required quest
Main Scenario QuestMatoya's Cave
Required items
1 Aetheryte shard icon1.png  Aetheryte Shard
Experience
Experience 13,455
Gil
Gil 577
Previous quest
Feature QuestSaro Roggo's Common Life
Next quest
Side QuestThe Magic Word
Patch
3.0
Links
EDB GT

The straightforward broom will share with you his knowledge in exchange for a straightforward task.

— In-game description

Walkthrough

The Aetheryte shard is located at (X:9.8, Y:27.7) off the side of the road before the broken stairs.
There is also another along the bridge at (X:26, Y:37). This would be directly along the path for Main Scenario Quest Main Scenario QuestForbidden Knowledge.

Steps

Journal

  • The straightforward broom will share with you his knowledge in exchange for a straightforward task.
  • The straightforward broom offers to share with you his knowledge, but you must first bring him the object he desires: a signpost for aetherial travel, which he describes as sparkly, glowy, and angularly. Such signposts used to be commonplace in Sharlayan. Search for the mystery object in the ruins of the city.
  • You have acquired a disused aetheryte shard, which is most certainly what the straightforward broom desires. Make your way back to Matoya's Cave and present your discovery to him.
  • The straightforward broom accepts the aetheryte shard with glee. As promised, he shares with you his knowledge─the fruits of Matoya's research into aether. Unfortunately, he does not seem to know what his mistress desires...

Dialogue

Accepting the Quest

Straightforward Broom: Nam on skees egdelwonk, swish-swish-aroo! But if you desire my knowledge, you must first grant me my heart's desire!
Straightforward Broom: Nothing fascinates me more than aether. Streams of it go round and round the world like a great tangle of ribbons! When one rides such a stream, where will one end up? I often engage in such musings.
Straightforward Broom: But even as I muse, I frighten myself silly. For instance, what if I were to arrive at my destination only to find that there is no dust to sweep? Can you imagine a worse fate?
Straightforward Broom: Of course you can't—you are not a broom. But I am, and I require a safety measure, something that will point the way home no matter where I find myself. A signpost for aetherial travel, as it were - sparkly, glowy, angularly!
Straightforward Broom: Such signposts used to be commonplace in Sharlayan. If you can find one and bring it to me, I will share my knowledge with you!
(Optional)
Straightforward Broom: I desire a signpost for aetherial travel—sparkly, glowy, angularly.
Straightforward Broom: Such signposts used to be commonplace in Sharlayan. If you can find one and bring it to me, I will share my knowledge with you!

Delivering the aetheryte shard to the straightforward broom in Matoya's Cave

Straightforward Broom: Snruter rerutnevda evarb eht, swish-swish-aroo! Did you find it? A signpost for aetherial travel?
<Hand Over Aetheryte Shard>
Straightforward Broom: Yes, this is precisely what I wanted! With this, I can always find my way home! I need not fear being condemned to a dustless life! 
Straightforward Broom: As promised, I will share with you such knowledge as I have received from my mistress. That is, the fruits of her research into aether!
Straightforward Broom: Aether is the thread from which all creation is woven, and Mistress Matoya has devoted her life to unraveling its secrets. 
Straightforward Broom: Over the years she has made discoveries beyond count. Why, if I had a bristle for each one, I would be a rich broom indeed! 
Straightforward Broom: But wealth is a thing to be shared, and the fruits of my mistress's research are distributed among my brother brooms and our distant relatives, the tomes.
Straightforward Broom: ...Oh? You wished only to know what my mistress desires? I am afraid I cannot tell you, for she never imparted that knowledge to me. Sorry to disappoint!