The Seeds of Popularity

The Seeds of Popularity

Quest giver

Tepeke

Location

Thavnair (X:25.7, Y:34.0)

Quest line

Dawntrail Role Quests

Level

94

Required quest

A Brand of Justice

Requirements

Magical Ranged DPS

Experience

 1,048,320

Gil

 1,000

Previous quest

A Brand of Justice

Next quest

Floundering Fame

Patch

7.0

Links

EDB GT

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Tepeke is eager to share new developments in the search for the Justiciar.

— In-game description

Steps

• Speak with Tepeke near the Giantsgall Grounds.
• Use the sturdy rope to capture a weakened seedkin.
• Show the captured morbol seedling to Tepeke.
• Deliver the captured morbol seedling to the alchemist.
• Gather information in Yedlihmad. 0/3
• Speak with Tepeke.

Journal

• Tepeke is eager to share new developments in the search for the Justiciar.
• The Justiciar has been busy performing acts of supposed heroism across Thavnair, with eyewitness accounts reporting that the man has rescued countless citizens from attacks by vicious flora. Tepeke finds the Justiciar's ability to be there for every instance of these assaults to be highly suspicious and suggests searching for one of these creatures before they have a chance to waylay innocent victims. She decides that the investigation shall start near the Giantsgall Grounds, where the majority of these encounters have taken place.
• You arrive at the Giantsgall Grounds, where Tepeke explains that she brought a rope so that you can capture any ambulatory plants you encounter─after beating them into submission, that is. She instructs you to search the area to the east, and to be on the lookout for anything green and mean.
• After searching the area, you almost trip over a bundle of vine-like tentacles. While hardly monstrous, you give it a good trouncing before tying it up with the rope. Bring it to her to see what she wishes to do with the tiny specimen.
• Tepeke looks pleased with your finding and says that the creature matches the description given in one of the Justiciar's sightings. She asks you to bring the specimen to the Great Work, where she will ask an acquaintance of hers to analyze it.
• After handing over the captured seedkin to the alchemist, she conducts a quick analysis, determining that it was artificially grown using a potent alchemical mixture. This revelation drives Tepeke to conclude that the Justiciar himself spurs their growth before sending them to attack hapless citizens. However, nothing is certain until you can confront the man himself, and for that you must find him. The alchemist suggests returning to Yedlihmad, where stories of the Justiciar are on everyone's lips. Perhaps somewhere within the tales you can find a hint as to his whereabouts. Tepeke departs to the settlement and asks you to help ask the locals about the Justiciar's recent feats.
• Unsurprisingly, the youth of Yedlihmad seem enamored by the Justiciar's deeds, but there are dissenting voices among the older population. One of the Radiants tells you that most of the incidents occur on seldom-traveled routes, and surmises that the man may very well be connected to a merchant using those roads. Tepeke will doubtless be excited to hear this piece of information.
• Returning to Tepeke, you find her attempting to converse with a merchant. Though he's reluctant to speak the truth at first, he eventually reveals himself to be the father of the Justiciar, whose real name is Virazahn. The merchant confesses that his son visited him not long ago, taking valuable alchemical materials and maps containing information on trade routes. While the man feels guilt at his son's actions, he realizes that sharing his story may be the only way to stop his son from committing further misdeeds, and agrees to report to the Radiant Host. Tepeke plans to do the same, hoping that this information will undermine Virazahn's waxing popularity. It remains to be seen whether public opinion can be swayed, but in the meantime, you should keep your ear to the ground for any rumors regarding the Justiciar.
  • ※The next role quest will be available from Tepeke upon reaching level 96 in any magical ranged DPS class.

Dialogue

Speak with Tepeke

Tepeke: Forename! I hope you've been well. Since last we spoke, the Justiciar has been busy felling fiends all across Thavnair, leaving a trail of witnesses behind in his wake.
Tepeke: More than a few have reported seeing stones falling from the sky, which all but confirms our theory that the treasure is causing the phenomenon.
Tepeke: The stories share one more peculiar commonality. It seems the pests he hunts have all been of the seedkin variety. Why he avoids beasts of flesh and blood is yet a mystery.
Tepeke: It bears mentioning that each of these eyewitness accounts came from people who were “rescued” by the Justiciar, who invariably appears just as these creatures attack.
Tepeke: In fact, the Justiciar has been there to save the day in every single instance of seedkin-related mischief. Awfully suspicious, if you ask me─and I'm not the only one who thinks so.
Tepeke: Some among the Radiant Host have suggested that the Justiciar is planning these assaults somehow, so he alone can reap the glory from thwarting them. I agree, and think this should be our next avenue of investigation!
Tepeke: Many of these incidents occurred near the Giantsgall Grounds, so we should start our search there. If we can find one of these monstrous plants before it finds hapless prey, we may be able to shed light upon the Justiciar's methods. Time is of the essence, so let's leave at once! 

Speak with Tepeke near the Giantsgall Grounds

Tepeke: Any moving bushes? Slithering vines? Not here, in any case... Forename, I'll search the western path. Why don't you search east?
Tepeke: If you see something, don't strike to kill. Weaken it, then capture it with this rope. We'll learn much more from a live specimen.

Optional Dialogue

Tepeke: If you see any moving thing sprouting leaves, flowers, or the like, capture it with the rope and bring it here!