The Gift of Giving

The Gift of Giving is a Romance Quest given by Einar upon reaching Romance Level 3: Going Steady.

Description

“

Einar does not seem to understand the purpose of gifts. Teach him how to be a better gift giver by example.

”

Prerequisites

Relationships

•  Einar Romance 3

Objectives

Part 1

• 0/10 Give 10 Weekly Wants.

↷ Return to Einar

Rewards

During Quest

• Stone

At Quest Completion

• Einar's Pin
• Increased Romance with Einar
• 30 Renown

Walkthrough

1. Einar is concerned about possible rumors floating around the village. Go talk to him.
2. After a bit of miscommunication about what gifts are appropriate in a relationship, you decide to gather some information on gifting for Einar by fulfilling a number of weekly wants.
   For more information, see Gifting.
3. With a better understanding of how to know what people want, go back to Einar.

Dialogue and Mail

Letter from Einar

Dear (Player),
Hekla recently communicated with me that certain villagers have been speaking in an amused manner about "what is going on with us." Normally, I do not pay attention to idle gossip, as it is of no interest to me, but as this concerns a friend's emotional well being I thought it best to follow up. Please meet me at your earliest availability to discuss this matter.

Einar

Upon speaking with Einar

Einar

Hekla informed me that your gifts mean you expect "certain things" of me, is this correct?

WaterAir

Player

What exactly did she say?

Player

Maybe... but only if you want to give them.

Einar

She says you wish for me to give you something in return, so here, have this rock.

I have named him Rocky. Do you like him?

FireEarth

Player

I like anything you give me.

Player

No.

Einar

This is not the reaction I had in mind. I had expected you to be overjoyed by Rocky.

He is one of my most favorite pebbles. Where did I go wrong?

Player

Maybe you should have asked what I like?

Einar

I do suppose different beings are desirous of different gifts.

One could learn what a companion is desirous of through verbal communication...

If only I had time to pursue conversation with everyone then I could get gifts the whole village would desire…

But, alas, I cannot abandon my other Oneness to make the necessary inquiries.

Upon returning to Einar

Player

I figured out what people like!

Einar

Thank you for this information. I shall use it to spread much joy!

Time with you has helped me balance my many Onenesses...in addition I found I have gotten much joy from it.

Could it be time with you is a new Oneness?

But I digress, I apologize for not understanding the nature of your gifts earlier.

You see, I am unfamiliar with Majiri gift giving customs.

But I spoke again with Hekla. She mentioned something about a pin to showcase the specialness of our friendship?

Is this what you want?

FireEarth

Player

More than anything!

Einar

Really? I must thank Hekla for telling me you did all this hoping to receive a custom made adornment!

Player

I think there's been a misunderstanding.

Einar

Oh, there has been? Hekla told me that when Humans give these sort of gifts they expect a custom made adornment in return.

If you do not want it, I shall have to figure out something else to do with it.

Here is mine! Happy adorning!

Update History

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