The Game Is Afoot
The Game Is Afoot
- Quest giver
- G'raha Tia
- Location
- Old Sharlayan (X:6.4, Y:10.9)
- Quest line
- Post-Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
- Level
- 90
- Gil
2,899- Previous quest
When One Door Closes...- Next quest
- The Coming Dawn
- Patch
- 6.55
“G'raha Tia appears equal parts bewildered and excited.
— In-game description
Rewards
- Choose one of the following options:
Steps
- Speak with Wuk Lamat at the Scholar's Harbor near the entrance to The Aetherfont.
- Speak with Erenville.
- Speak with Dickon at The Last Stand.
- Speak with Erenville.
Journal
- As you deliberate a suitable location for Wuk Lamat's hunt, Erenville mentions a petition for aid from researchers on the Isle of Haam. Some manner of predator has unsettled ordinarily docile animals,causing them to behave savagely, and the task involves identifying and dealing with the creature.Seeing an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone, you all make your way to Scholar's Harbor to secure passage with the exception of Krile, who promises to join you at the isle after she has seen to her preparations.
- After a brief search, you manage to find Erenville and the visitor, who introduces herself as Wuk Lamat, claimant to the throne of Tuliyollal in the far-western continent of Tural. The gregarious woman wastes no time revealing her business: she wants you to accompany her to her homeland and help her triumph in the impending ritual of succession, a contest to determine the next ruler. As it is a rather abrupt request to make of someone she has only just met, she proposes going on a hunt together, the better to get acquainted.
- You enjoy a hearty repast with Wuk Lamat, who takes the opportunity to speak more of her homeland and the coming ritual of succession. It becomes clear that her chief aim in seeking the throne is to deny the ambitions of another claimant a warmonger who aspires to lead Tural's armies on a campaign of conquest. Reiterating her desire for you to join her cause, she says that she will remain in Sharlayan for as long as she can while awaiting your decision.
- Though Erenville is less than impressed with Wuk Lamat in certain ways, he appears to believe in her cause. Whether you choose to lend your strength to it, however, is entirely your decision. The gleaner then goes off to report the mission's success to the guildship, leaving you to ponder your invitation to Tural.
Dialogue
Talking to G'raha Tia (cutscene):
G'raha Tia: The chance to see not only Tural, but the fabled golden city besides... This is the stuff of grand adventures, my friend! G'raha Tia: Wh-Which is not to say you should hastily accept this invitation, mind. There's still a great deal we do not know. G'raha Tia: So let us begin to rectify that by first getting acquainted with our visitor in the manner she suggests. G'raha Tia: I'm not certain what might be a suitable location for her hunt, however...
Erenville: When I was at the guild earlier, I learned about a petition from researchers on the Isle of Haam. Erenville: You went there not long ago and culled some unruly fauna, of course, but according to recent reports, other ordinarily docile fauna have grown savage. Erenville: It's believed that they've been unsettled by some manner of predator, and so the researchers seek assistance with identifying and dispatching it. As part of your hunt, perhaps you might answer the petition?
G'raha Tia: The isle isn't far, and we would also be helping those in need...
Wuk Lamat: That works for me! Wuk Lamat: Just so you know─I've honed my skills against some of the fiercest beasts in Tural. Wuk Lamat: Whatever this creature is, it had better be able to put up a proper fight, or it'll end before we have the chance to get acquainted.
Krile: And before we can prove ourselves capable and dependable companions... Krile: My apologies, but I must see to some preparations. Pray go on ahead to the isle─I will join you as soon as possible.
Erenville: If the rest of you are ready, let us head to the harbor. This being guildship business, it should be simple enough to secure a vessel.
Optional Dialogue:
Erenville: We have the loan of a ship from one of the captains─a cheery fellow. I can operate the vessel, so we don't need to trouble him to take us.
Talking to Wuk Lamat:
Wuk Lamat: So we have to take a ship? Ugh, and I've barely set foot on dry land... Wuk Lamat: Oh well, I suppose it's for a good cause─a hunt! Wuk Lamat: Come on, let's get going!
System: Upon boarding the ship, several cutscenes will play in sequence. System: It is recommended that you set aside sufficient time to view these scenes in their entirety. System: In addition, you will be required to participate in battle. Your progress will be saved at certain points. In the event you are defeated, you will be able to try again from the most recent of these. System: Please note that if you enter battles associated with other quests or log out from the game, this progress will be lost.
Voiced Cutscene:
Erenville: From here, we must walk.
Wuk Lamat: So much ice... It rivals even Yok Tural. Wuk Lamat: Ooh, a white bear! I wonder what it tastes like...
Erenville: Remember, we're here to deal with creatures that have been deemed an unacceptable danger. Do not attack anything else unprovoked.
Wuk Lamat: I know, I know. Wuk Lamat: So this is the isle where aether literally bursts forth!
Erenville: Aye, the Isle of Haam. The geysers lie deep inland, however.
Wuk Lamat: You really are knowledgeable. Koana told me nothing about this place.
Erenville: I doubt your brother managed to come out this way. He's like to have toured facilities like Labyrinthos, however.
Wuk Lamat: The great big cavern under the city? It's amazing that they could make a sky down there, complete with a sun.
G'raha Tia: This brother of yours... He has been to Sharlayan?
Wuk Lamat: He has. Koana's my second older brother, and until recently, he was a student in the city. Wuk Lamat: He went on and on about “technological amusements.” It made me want to come here too one day. Wuk Lamat: And so I did. I think I understood something of how he felt when I set foot in his beloved Studium.
G'raha Tia: He went to the Studium? Your brother must be quite a scholar. G'raha Tia: But I wonder... Like you, he'd be royalty, yes? Such a personage coming to Sharlayan to receive an education would surely have caused a stir, yet I recall nothing of the sort...
Wuk Lamat: He consulted with the head of the Studium beforehand, that his identity might remain secret. Wuk Lamat: Being Miqo'te, he had no trouble blending in. He's adopted like me, you see. Wuk Lamat: One time, though, he almost let it slip to a professor. It was all he could do to parry the barrage of questions.
G'raha Tia: Having no shortage of questions myself, I can imagine.
Wuk Lamat: Ask whatever you like. I don't mind. But I maintain hunting together is the best way to get to know someone.
Erenville: The researchers should be up ahead. Let's find them and learn what we can.
Solo Instance:
Erenville: The researchers should be just ahead. Erenville: There─the building to the northeast.
G'raha Tia: So, ordinarily harmless creatures have grown savage...
Wuk Lamat: Don't know what's got them riled up, but I'll take down any that thinks to try me! Erenville: I'll leave the fighting to you. Wuk Lamat: Right, let's hunt our fill! Erenville: Well struck! Erenville: All right. Let's keep moving.
Erenville: Look! Someone's in trouble!
Hard-pressed Surveyor: Someone help! Wuk Lamat: Yaaargh! Taste my axe! Hard-pressed Surveyor: Aaahhh! Erenville: These animals are usually so docile...
Erenville: What has happened to this island? Erenville: They leave us no choice... Erenville: Are you all right? Hard-pressed Surveyor: Yes, thanks to you.
Hard-pressed Surveyor: Oh, thank goodness you've come. I take it you're the one who answered our petition. Hard-pressed Surveyor: Wait, aren't you...? You are! Doctor, the adventurer who saved our star! Would that our meeting was under better circumstances. Hard-pressed Surveyor: I was conducting a routine inspection of the transporter here when I suddenly found myself surrounded. Hard-pressed Surveyor: You'll find more of the same across the chasm─once-docile animals grown strangely aggressive. My colleagues there can tell you more. Hard-pressed Surveyor: If you'll give me just a moment, I can finish checking our equipment.
Wuk Lamat: You really are famous. G'raha Tia: And for good reason, as you'll soon see for yourself. Hard-pressed Surveyor: There. It should be safe to cross now. Wuk Lamat: Let's go! Wuk Lamat: Haha! Quite an interesting contraption you've got here!
Erenville: Is that our petitioner? Let's go and have a chat.
Distressed Researcher: If you've come to answer the petition, you should speak with my colleague here.
Concerned Researcher: The adventurer come to answer my petition, I presume? We're most fortunate to have one of your considerable skill here to aid us. Concerned Researcher: A creature of unknown origins has been sighted on the island in recent days, and we believe its presence has affected the local fauna. Concerned Researcher: The animals beyond this gate are the worst affected we've encountered thus far, though we dare not go back. Concerned Researcher: Your task is to quell any threats you find, and search for traces of the beast responsible for all this. Concerned Researcher: If you should find anything─anything at all─we would be most grateful if you would share it with us.
Wuk Lamat: Let's get started! Erenville: No running off! Wuk Lamat: I'll handle this! Wuk Lamat: Hold still! Wuk Lamat: Hmph. Is that all? G'raha Tia: Impressive. Wuk Lamat: Come on, let's pick up the creature's trail!
G'raha Tia: What have we here? Erenville: Struck down defending its territory, most like. You find ravaged beast remains, torn to shreds by sharp talons... Wuk Lamat: These claw marks... I've seen their like before.
Erenville: We mustn't let any more creatures come to harm. Wuk Lamat: It's starting to feel like a proper hunt!
G'raha Tia: What manner of beast could it be? Erenville: I see no tracks that match those claw marks... Wuk Lamat: Such marks would be too common in any case.
Erenville: There has to be a clue here somewhere... G'raha Tia: How large do you suppose it is?
Erenville: What's this? Wuk Lamat: The beast has feathers, eh?
You find feathers are scattered about the ground. There are signs of a fierce struggle... G'raha Tia: Feathers... But did they belong to the predator or the prey?
Wuk Lamat: So, how do you prefer our prey? Roasted or raw? Erenville: You presume it's even safe to eat... Wuk Lamat: So many strange plants you have here. Erenville: Focus. We've no time for picking flowers.
Wuk Lamat: Ugh, that smell... The cloying stench of fresh leavings assails your nostrils. Whatever beast left them is likely still close by... Erenville: Still fresh. Whatever this beast, it cannot be far. The animals are worked up into a frenzy! Erenville: Careful! G'raha Tia: Do you suppose they're upset we disturbed their home? Wuk Lamat: Who knows? But if they're spoiling for a fight, then they've got one! Erenville: Let's head back and report what we've found.
Wuk Lamat: You said the beast is close? G'raha Tia: Even so, we should speak with the researchers first.