- Player
- You tell me. You're one of them.
- Subira
- That may be the case, but I am not privy to the knowledge of my superiors. I simply follow their commands.
Pursuit of the Truth
Pursuit of the Truth is a Friendship Quest given by Subira upon reaching Friendship Level 3: Trusted Ally.
Description
“ | Subira has entrusted you with a very important task: searching for evidence that the Grimalkin cartel are selling Flow to Palian Majiri. Perhaps Zeki's room may hide a clue... | ” |
Objective
Part 1
- Befriend Zeki and obtain a key to his room.
Part 2
- Search Zeki's room for clues.
Part 3
You found a riddle in Zeki's room reading, "I am a guide for lost souls/ A beacon of light in the darkness/ I am a bridge between elements/ Of earth, water, and air/ Find me if you dare". What could the riddle be referring to?
- Find the location from the riddle.
Part 4
The location in the riddle appears to refer to the lighthouse in Bahari Bay. Time to search it for clues.
- Search the lighthouse for clues.
- ↷ Return to Subira
Rewards
At Quest Completion
- Buzzy Jar
- Tuning Fork
- Dowsing Rod
- Hunter's Horn
- Ore Compass
- Increased Friendship with Subira
- 25 Renown
Walkthrough
- Subira has been thinking hard about the mission she has been sent on, and wants to discuss it with you.
- Dialogue options will change depending on choices made during Underground Affairs.
- Subira will ask you to search Zeki's Room for clues on the dealings of the cartel.
- If you haven't already, reach Level 3 friendship with Zeki and complete the quest Magical Mystery Machine to obtain his room key.
- Enter his room and read the poem that is located on the table close to the Crab Gumbo recipe.
- Solve the riddle!
- Optional: ask Subira for clues.
- Answer: Travel to Bahari Bay, and enter the Old Lighthouse.
- Upon entering, turn right (facing south on the map) to locate a side area with a red trap door. Enter it.
- In this room, inspect the table to obtain the Mysterious Letter.
- Return to Subira and give her the letter.
Dialogue and Mail
Introduction
Upon speaking to Subira at your plot
- Note: Dialogue will depend on choices during Underground Affairs.
- Subira
- (Player)!
- ...Ahem. Greetings, (Player). Apologies for showing up unannounced, but this was... urgent.
- I've been thinking about that illegal parcel we intercepted in Bahari Bay, the one supposedly containing a nightlight.
- If it truly is capable of seeing through Grimalkin illusions, then I imagine it would be a useful tool for the Order. Is that why they sent me to retrieve it?
- Player
- They've got to be testing you.
- Subira
- That certainly is a possibility... Still, I sense something is amiss.
- Player
- I'm not sure...
- Subira
- Neither am I. I feel like I am uncertain about many things these days.
- Player
- Someone's got to do their busy work.
- Subira
- If this investigation was such low-hanging fruit, I imagine could have sent someone of a lesser rank than I.[sic]
- ...I am being arrogant by questioning the mission my superiors entrusted to me.
- I must dispel any doubts I have and move forward.
- Subira
- It is all thanks to you that we know who it is that is operating the underground market in Kilima.
- I know you and Zeki are friends. This investigation must have put you in an uncomfortable situation.
- Still, you chose to tell me the truth. I cannot thank you enough for trusting me. I, too, have learned to trust you quite a great deal.
- Subira
- Another thing. I discovered the identity of the one operating the underground market in Kilima. It's Zeki, the owner of the General Store.
- You knew who it was all along, didn't you? Why did you conceal that information from me?
- Player
- He's my friend.
- Subira
- I understand wanting to protect a friend. However...
- Player
- I didn't trust you.
- Subira
- ... O-Oh. I see. I can understand why you would be wary of my intentions. However...
- Player
- Sorry, I should've told you...
- Subira
- There is no need to apologise. I understand you had your reasons. Still...
- Player
- I wanted you to figure it out yourself.
- Subira
- I see... That is understandable. Still...
- You are an informant of the Order, and a partner in this investigation. It is important for us to be truthful with one another.
- Do not be too concerned about Zeki. It is not him we are after, but the Grimalkin cartel that is likely manipulating him and many others into doing its dirty work.
- The worst punishment he could receive is a fine, and one of a reasonable value.
- I have no doubts that Zeki is the key to helping us prove the cartel is selling Flow to Majiri Palians.
- He may be storing evidence of that in a place few have access to... Somewhere like his private residence.
- I know this is a lot to ask for, but I would like you to search it for me. The sooner we dismantle the cartel, the sooner Zeki will be freed from its clutches.
- Player
- You're in luck, I've already got the key!
- Subira
- Do you? Excellent. That'll expedite the investigation process.
- Player
- (TBA)
- Subira
- (TBA)
- Player
- This still feels wrong...
- Subira
- I understand your reservations, but stopping the cartel will release Zeki from its clutches.
- Player
- Leave it to me!
- Subira
- I am in your debt.
- Player
- I'm doing your work for you. Again.
- Subira
- Your frustrations are understandable. Do know that your cooperation is deeply appreciated.
- Player
- Am I an honorary member of the Order now?
- Subira
- Be careful what you wish for. Being a member of the Order is not as grand as it appears to be.
- I have full faith in your abilities, (Player). If there is anyone who can uncover the truth behind this matter, it is you.
Progression
Note in Zeki's Room
I am a guide for lost souls
A beacon of light in the darkness
I am a bridge between elements
Of earth, water and air
Find me if you dare
Upon speaking to Subira about the riddle
- Player
- I found a riddle in Zeki's room.
- Subira
- Is that all you found there? How curious... I wonder if Zeki himself left it there for us to find.
- Regardless, I have a strong hunch this riddle will lead us to more clues.
- A guide for lost souls... A beacon of light in the darkness...
- My hunch tells me that it is a location we are looking for and not a person. Perhaps there is somewhere in Bahari Bay that fits this description. Maybe by the ocean?
A Letter in the Lighthouse
Conclusion
Upon returning to Subira
- Player
- I found this letter at the lighthouse.
- Subira
- A letter? If I may take a look at it...
- Player
- (Give Subira the letter)
- Subira
- (Subira scans the contents of the letter. As her eyes reach the bottom of the page, she goes pale and nearly drops the paper.)
- This seal... but that would mean...
- I am sorry, (Player), but I need to go. Now.
- Thank you for getting us this far in the investigation. Please promise to not speak of any of our findings to anyone.
Gallery
- Introduced.