Underground Affairs

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Underground Affairs is a Friendship Quest given by Subira upon reaching Friendship Level 2: Confidential Contact.


Description

“ The Order has assigned Subira yet another task, one that she's asked for your help on. ”


Objective

Part 1

Part 2

Subira has entrusted you with the task of infiltrating the Grimalkin underground market... from the inside. Find the location of the market and gain the trust of those involved to infiltrate it. Perhaps Kilima's resident Grimalkin might know something?

  • Find the location of the underground market.
  • Talk to the market's operator about working at the market.

Part 3

Zeki's asked you to prove yourself by retrieving a highly-illegal magical draught from Tamala. Try not to get caught by Eshe while you're at it.

Part 4

Zeki's asked you to prove yourself by retrieving a highly-illegal magical draught from Tamala. Try not to get caught by Eshe while you're at it.

↷ Return to Tamala

Part 5

You've got the draught from Tamala. It's time to bring it to Zeki.

Part 6

Now that you've received crucial information from Zeki about the contents of the suspicious parcel from Bahari Bay, it's time to report back to Subira


Rewards

At Quest Completion


Walkthrough

  1. The Order has assigned Subira with a new mission, and she has a new task for you: infiltrate the Underground.
  2. Talk to Zeki about getting hired, and either reveal your true purpose or lie.
  3. To prove your worth, Zeki wants you to acquire a certain potion from Tamala.
  4. Before Tamala will hand the potion over, she needs ingredients to replace her stock.
  5. Retrieve the potion from Tamala and bring it to Zeki.
  6. Return to Subira with news of your success.


Dialogue and Mail

Introduction

Letter from Subira.

Dear (Player),
I hope you have been well.

I still have not forgotten your contributions to my last investigation. My superiors have entrusted me with a task I could use your cooperation with.

Please meet me at your soonest convenience.

Subira Profile.png Subira


Upon speaking to Subira.

Player
You needed my help with something?
Subira
I have discovered the existence of an underground Grimalkin market here in Kilima Village.
The market is undoubtedly linked to the illegal transactions occurring on the old trade routes in Bahari Bay.
We need to recover evidence that the Grimalkin cartel is selling Flow to Majiri Palians.
Player
What's wrong with selling Flow?
Subira
The use of Flow is outlawed in all jurisdictions of the Palian Republic. Few Majiri aside from the Order are allowed to wield it in any way.

Player
Snitches get stitches.
Subira
As an informant of the Order, your involvement in our investigations is information that we keep highly confidential.

Player
I'll help in any way I can.
Subira
The Order appreciates your willingness to cooperate in our investigation

Player
Can't you do that yourself?
Subira
I can, but the suspects may know we are onto them if they spot a member of the Order anywhere near their base of operations. It would be best for someone unassuming to handle the task.
If the Grimalkin cartel is selling any sort of Flow-infused items to Majiri Palians, it is imperative that we halt their operations immediately, and identify who it is that is receiving their parcels in Kilima.
Player
(Tell Subira about Zeki's involvement)
Subira
I see... So he is the recipient of that illegal parcel we recovered from Bahari Bay.

Player
(Don't tell Subira about Zeki)
Subira
We need to seize any and all evidence of these transactions. What better way to do that than by infiltrating the market from the inside?
Player
Give me a hammer. I'll break in right now!
Subira
Please refrain from using brute force. We cannot afford to jeopardize our efforts.

Player
Are they really harming anyone?
Subira
The cartel? Yes. Its hired help here in Kilima? Probably not. Either way, it is my duty to investigate this thoroughly.

Player
I love lying!
Subira
Well, now is your chance to do just that.

Player
Sounds too risky.
Subira
Sometimes we must take risks to reap the benefits we seek.
Find the underground market, obtain the trust of its operators, then infiltrate it to gather information about any illicit dealings.
I have faith you will not return empty-handed, (Player). Do not hesitate to reach out to me if you encounter any trouble.

Progression

Upon speaking to Zeki.

Player
About that underground market of yours...
Zeki
What about it, pal? Interested in buying my wares? I got some squeaky clean new shipments in that ya might like.
Player
Are you hiring?
Zeki
Hiring? Maybe...
Why do you ask? Find yourself strapped for cash and need a little side hustle to keep yourself afloat?
Player
Uh, yeah! Exactly!

Player
It's a hound eat hound world out there.

Player
Subira wants to spy on you
Zeki
She WHAT?!?!
I knew she was a smart one, but I didn't expect her to figure me out THAT fast. Guess those old chums at the Order hired her for a reason, huh?
Thanks for letting me know, pal. Now I've got some time to think about what to do next.
Player
Too late. I told her about you.
Zeki
Oh, you did? That's great- Wait-
...
......
..........YOU TOLD HER?!?! How could you?!
Player
It kind of just slipped out.
Zeki
How does that just "slip out"?! I don't go around letting it slip to people I like to wear underwear with colorful little fishies on it, now do I?!
Eh, it's alright. If the cat's outta the bag, there's nothin' I can do to put it back in there.

Player
Sorry... I was trying to help you.
Zeki
Help?! By ratting me out to a Watcher?!
Eh, I can't be mad if you were just lookin' out for me.

Player
I was curious how she'd react.
Zeki
You told her 'cause you were curious?! Well, curiosity sure killed the cat 'cause I'm dead meat now!
Eh, it's alright. If the cat's outta the bag, there's nothin' I can do to put it back in there.

Player
What was I supposed to do, lie to her?
Zeki
That's EXACTLY what you were supposed to do! I'm THIS close to praying to Dunya for help, and I don't even believe in doing that!
Eh, it's alright. If the cat's outta the bag, there's nothin' I can do to put it back in there.
I'm guessin' the Order's not really worried about small fry like me, anyway. They've got bigger fish to fry when it comes to the Grimalkin cartel.
You've still gotta make it up to me, though. Why don't you work for me for a bit, and we'll call it even?
Don't worry about the cartel gettin' on your case, either. You'll be reporting directly to me, got it?
There's this magical draught Tamala's been working on. Something that heightens people's senses. Makes 'em have super vision, hearing, all that stuff.
I've got a link who'd pay premium for an enhancer like that.
Get me one of those potions, and I'll forgive ya for ratting me out.
Oh, and this goes without sayin', but that draught is highly illegal. Better make sure the magistrate doesn't catch ya with it!

Player
Don't worry. I didn't tell her about you.
Zeki
A real pal, that's what ya are!
I'd only be a little mad if you ratted me out to her.
I'm guessin' the Order's not really worried about small fry like me, anyway. They've got bigger fish to fry when it comes to the Grimalkin cartel.
Fine. I'll let ya spy on me. I'll even give you a job at my market.
You'll be reporting directly to me, so ya won't have to worry about the cartel breathin' down your neck or anything.
I'll get an extra hand with work, and you'll get whatever information you need for Subira.
But, you've gotta pass my test first.
There's this magical draught Tamala's been working on. Something that heightens people's senses. Makes 'em have super vision, hearing, all that stuff.
I've got a link who'd pay premium for an enhancer like that.
Get me one of those potions, and you're hired.
Oh, and this goes without sayin', but that draught is highly illegal. Better make sure the magistrate doesn't catch ya with it!


Upon speaking to Tamala.

Player
I heard you're developing a special draught.
Tamala
I'm developing many draughts, darling. You'll need to be more specific.
Player
Whichever one Zeki's interested in.

Player
Zeki said it enhances your senses.
Tamala
Ah, are you here at his behest?
I suppose I do know which one you speak of... but I just so happened to give away my latest brew.
If you would like a vial of your own, you will need to bring me a few things first. You can do that for me, can't you darling?


Upon returning to Tamala.

Player
I have the ingredients for your draught.
Tamala
Do you now? Let me take a look.
...Hmm. I have to say, I'm surprised you were able to find all of the ingredients I asked for.
Congratulations. You've passed my test. Take the extra potion I have in my satchel and go.
Player
Wait, what about these ingredients?
Tamala
Oh, those? I suppose I'll enjoy them for dinner. I never needed them to craft my potion.
I simply wanted to test you, to see how dedicated you would be to the task I sent you out on. Besides, an alchemist never shares her recipes willy-nilly.
Well? Take what you came here for and leave. I have business to take care of.


Upon speaking to Zeki.

Player
Illegal potion delivery!
Zeki
I knew you'd pass my test. Bet this'll fetch a fair price!
Congrats kid. You're officially forgiven for spilling the beans about me to the Watcher.
Here, how about this? In exchange for you being a real pal, I'll feed ya some juicy info about something, anything. Choose wisely!
Player
About that stolen package of yours...
Zeki
Well, since you already know about my feud with the Grimalkin cartel, I guess I can let you in on a little secret.
That parcel contained a very special nightlight. It's powered by Flow and can see through cartel's illusions.
False doors, fake walls, weapons that look like toys, household items that double as security equipment. Flow can create all sorts of illusions like that.
I was hopin' to use the nightlight to take the cartel down one day. Free myself and a buncha others from their sharp claws.
I jumped through tons of hoops to get my hands on a prototype of that thing, and it ended up going poof!
Well, guess I'll have to order another one. Maybe the first was a dud, anyway.
Just hope it's in the right hands now. Wouldn't want the wrong person to find out what it's capable of.
That's all I've got for you, buddy. I've got money to make. My business won't run itself!

Conclusion

Upon speaking to Subira.

Player
The illegal package contained a nightlight.
Subira
A nightlight? I have a difficult time believing that. This warrants more digging into on my end.
Player
The nightlight sees through Grimalkin illusions.
Subira
...Really? To do that, it must be powered by Flow.
If Zeki is in possession of such an item, it must mean he seeks to go against the Grimalkin cartel. A dangerous mission for one to take alone.
I sincerely hope he is not planning on doing such a thing, at least not without adequate connections and resources.

Player
It must not be an ordinary nightlight.
Subira
It must be concealing another use. Perhaps its light can decipher codes of some sort. If it is powered by Flow, it can serve many different purposes.
I sincerely hope Zeki is not planning on doing anything dangerous with such a thing. The cartel does not take opposition lightly.
Player
It's Zeki.
Subira
Zeki? As in the owner of the General Store?
I see... That is unfortunate. My intuition tells me he is being manipulated by the Grimalkin cartel in some way.
Do not worry about Zeki. He is not the one the Order is after. We cannot dismantle the Grimalkin cartel from the bottom. Only from the very top.
Player
Is the cartel that powerful?

Player
They were wearing a mask...
Subira
How unfortunate. Though it does not surprise me that they would practice so much caution, even as a pawn of the Grimalkin cartel.
Player
Is the cartel that powerful?

Player
Is the cartel that powerful?
Subira
Yes. Some may argue they are as powerful as the Order itself.
Player
Why hasn't the Order stopped them?

Player
How did they grow so influential?
Subira
...It is a complicated matter stemming from before the Grimalkin trade war.
Before the establishment of the First Council, Grimalkin cartels had the freedom to operate as they wished.
They often struck deals with monarchs and were even granted prestige and legal protections in exchange for a share of their lucrative profits.
After the formation of the First Council, that all changed. The Great Council attempted to enforce Palian laws upon the cartels, who retaliated with a trade war that destabilized the Palian economy.
Eventually, an amendment was made to the Palian Unification Treaty that allowed the cartels to operate and practice non-violent forms of magic, such as teleportation and illusion spells.
Trafficking Flow to Majiri Palians is a violation of those terms.
Player
How does the cartel have access to all of this Flow?
Subira
...That is a good question, one we have been unable to answer. Their suppliers must be a very powerful organization.
Player
I guess it's our job to find out!
Subira
Yes, that it is... I have a hunch we are already close to the answer.

Player
I wonder who they are...
Subira
So do I... I get the feeling that we will have a very dificult time taking them down.

Player
Taking them down will be satisfying.
Subira
It most certainly will. Though, I worry that it will be much harder than we think.

Player
The Order is a powerful organization.
Subira
...
Please watch your words, citizen. I will not warn you again.
Ahem. Anyhow, it must have been quite the challenge to infiltrate the market and obtain that information on your own.
The Order would like to reward you for your efforts with this small gesture of our gratitude. I do hope it aids you in your travels.
Although we have yet to find irrefutable evidence that the Grimalkin cartel is making illegal transactions with Majiri Palians, I have no doubt a new lead will arise soon...


Notes


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