Doman Reconstruction: Araragi
Doman Reconstruction: Araragi
- Quest giver
- Kozakura
- Location
- Doman Enclave (X:5.5, Y:5.7)
- Quest line
- Doman Reconstruction
- Level
- 70
- Requirements
60,000 donated to Donation Basket- Experience
0- Gil
- 0
- Previous quest
Doman Reconstruction: Tsuranuki- Patch
- 4.30
“Construction of the Yard is proceeding apace, and Kozakura is confident that the Shazenkai will have found a wholesale trader willing to purchase paper by the time Araragi's mill is ready to begin production.
— In-game description
Doman Reconstruction: Araragi is a level 70 quasi-quest and a part of the Doman Reconstruction storyline. Specifically, this quest covers the restoration of the northern part of the Yard. There are no true steps to this quest, but donating more items continues the story and further improves the Yard.
The first part of the quest starts after players have donated items worth a total of 60,000 gil to the Donation Basket.
Dialogue
60,000 Gil Donated
Kozakura: On behalf of the Shazenkai, [Player], I thank you for your support.
Kozakura: As I am sure you are aware, the southern portion of the Yard under Master Tsuranuki's supervision is coming along quite well. Moreover, construction of the buildings adjacent to my office has begun.
Kozakura: Several of these buildings have been designated for the production of traditional Doman arts and crafts, including paper. You may recall the gentleman we met in the stalls the other day, Master Araragi? He will be overseeing matters there.
Kozakura: Come to think of it, perhaps you should go and introduce yourself to him? I know not if you have spoken with him since, but given the circumstances of that first meeting, he may not remember you...
Kozakura: Have you spoken with Master Araragi yet? I think it would be for the best if you did. I will review any items you wish to donate afterwards.
Araragi: [Player], was it? Forgive me. During our brief encounter at the stalls, I neglected to introduce myself properly.
Araragi: I am Araragi. A papermaker by trade. 'Tis all I have ever known in my altogether too long life...
Kozakura: Greetings, Master Araragi. The construction of your paper mill is proceeding as planned, I trust?
Araragi: More or less, aye. Though it has not escaped my notice that progress on the ironmonger's workshops is outpacing mine.
Kozakura: A... a thousand pardons, Master Araragi! You may be assured that the Shazenkai has not chosen to favor either one of your proposals over the other--
Araragi: I know that full well, child. Save your apologies. I but give voice to my frustration at falling behind the old goat.
Kozakura: If Master Tsuranuki has wronged or offended you in some fashion, perhaps the Shazenkai could arbitrate...
Araragi: No, no, there is no need for anything so dramatic. We have a long and storied history, he and I. Though our paths diverged long ago, we are peers─masters of our respective trades.
Araragi: And yet, every time we cross paths, I cannot help but see him as the reckless apprentice he once was. He brings out the worst in me...
Araragi: But never mind that. You wished to know of our progress, yes? As you can see, all is on schedule. Your contributions have helped us to come far indeed.
Araragi: Though it will be some time before we can begin producing paper as before, rest assured that the day will come before you know it -- and the quality will surpass all expectations.
Araragi: For centuries, Doman paper has been coveted the world over, and with good reason. The fibers of the kozo -- a variety of your Western “mulberry” I believe -- and the waters of the One River combine to create a product like none other.
Araragi: Each sheet is produced one at a time with a technique unchanged since antiquity. Though relatively quick, the process takes years to master. Yet the effort is well worth it.
Araragi: Doman paper was prized for both its durability and its beauty, so much so that merchants would bicker and squabble and strive to outbid one another, so certain they were that they could still turn a profit. Indeed, it was arguably our most successful export.
Araragi: Kami willing, it will be again. Which reminds me -- Kozakura, my dear, I trust you have given thought to whom we might sell our paper, once production has commenced in earnest?
Araragi: While I am aware of our agreements with the Xaela traders and the Confederacy, I doubt very much that these parties will put much store by our product.
Kozakura: We have made inquiries, but have yet to receive any replies...
Kozakura: But you needn't worry about such things! We will see to the mercantile matters -- you and your workers should devote your energies to building the mill!
Araragi: Have no doubt that we are. I mislike losing to my iron-headed competitor.
Araragi: The road ahead is long, but I pray you will continue to walk it with us.
System: Construction of the Yard is proceeding apace, and Kozakura is confident that the Shazenkai will have found a wholesale trader willing to purchase paper by the time Araragi's mill is ready to begin production.
System: As you continue to contribute to the Shazenkai and the reconstruction effort, in what other ways might the Doman Enclave grow and change?
Araragi: Perhaps, in your Eorzea, paper is viewed as a rather more disposable commodity? I should hope that your kinsmen might think otherwise were they given the opportunity to appreciate the silky smoothness of a Doman sheet.