Wishes in the Wind

Wishes in the Wind is an Event Quest given by Chayne during the Luna New Year event.

Description

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A late-night incident at the Maji Market resulted in several wish papers falling from the wish tree. Chayne would like to restore them to their original spots, but he needs your help retrieving them first.

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Objectives

Part 1

0/5 Gather all of the fallen wish papers scattered around the Maji Market.

↷ Bring the fallen wish papers to Chayne.

Part 2

A late-night incident at the Maji Market resulted in several wish papers falling from the wish tree. Chayne would like to restore them to their original spots, but he needs your help retrieving them first.

0/3 Ask around the Maji Market about the late-night wish tree incident.

Return to Chayne

Part 3

After speaking to a few people at the market, you now have a better idea of what went down during that incident with the wish tree. Seeing as everyone spotted Zeki there that night, he probably knows the fully story.

Talk to Zeki while he's at the Maji Market.

↷ Return to Chayne

Dialogue and Mail

Introduction

Letter from Chayne

Greetings, (Player)!
I hope you are enjoying the Luna New Year festivities to the fullest. There is something that I could use your help with. Could you meet me at the Maji Market at your soonest convenience?

Thank you kindly, and I hope to see you soon.

- Chayne

Chayne

Speak to Chayne

Chayne

Happy Luna New Year, Phoenix's child. It is good to see you at the Maji Market again.

I don't know if you received my letter in the mail, but I was hoping to speak to you about something rather urgent.

WaterFire

Player

Did something happen?

Player

Uh oh.

Chayne

There was an incident late in the night that resulted in several wish ribbon [sic] toppling from our beloved wish tree.

Player

How did that happen?

Chayne

That I am still trying to figure out.

If it is not too much trouble, may I ask for your help in collecting the fallen wish papers for me? I would do so myself, but I cannot afford to leave the tree unattended.

FireEarthWaterAir

Player

Leave it to me!

Chayne

Your enthusiasm is refreshing as always.

Player

You owe me for this.

Chayne

Your help will not go unrewarded. That much I can promise you.

Player

I'm always here to help.

Chayne

Your kindness is much appreciated.

Player

Not even to use the bathroom?

Chayne

Did you not know, Phoenix's child? Sages need not use the bathroom.

In case you did not realize, that was a joke.

Take your time recovering all of the fallen wish ribbons around the market, and do handle them with the utmost care. It would sadden me if they were to be damaged in any way.

Progression

Return to Chayne

Player

I've collected all of the wish papers.

Chayne

Oh, wonderful! Did you happen to read what was written on them, by any chance?

FireWaterAirEarth

Player

I sure did!

Player

It felt wrong to look.

Player

Maybe just a TINY peek.

Player

I didn't care to.

Chayne

That is understandable. In Majiri tradition, wishes are meant to be shared with, and often fulfilled by, one another.

Wish fulfillment is an act of unconditional kindness to someone.

Maji is not the only one with the power to grant wishes. We, too, have that ability.

In any case, I cannot thank you enough for your help, Phoenix's child.

If it is alright, I would like to request your assistance with another task.

Player

How can I help?

Chayne

The incident with the toppling wish papers occurred in the dark of night, after I had already departed from my post at the wish tree.

I did not witness what happened, but it is possible someone else did. If we learn how the incident occurred, we can find a way to prevent it from happening again.

Could I trouble you to ask around and see what you can find out?

Ask around

Player

Did you see what happened with the wish tree?

DelailaEsheHodariKenliKenyattaNajumaRethZeki

Delaila

I was gettin' ready to head home when I saw Zeki sneakin' off to the wish tree.

He and Kenli must've gotten into it at some point. Dunno what they were yellin' about, but one of 'em ended up knockin' some wishes off the tree.

Eshe

Are you referring to that incident as we were closing up the market for the day? Then yes, I did happen to witness something.

There was a deafening racket by the tree and I looked over just in time to see several wish papers toppling off the branches.

I am quite sure I saw a certain silver-tongued salesman fleeing from the scene. Yes, the one with the fur.

Hodari

Heard a big commotion by the tree when me and Najuma were closin' up for th' night.

Dunno what happened, but it had Zeki runnin' off with his fur standing on end.

Kenli

I've seen many things happen with the wish tree! What exactly are you referring to?

Option 1Option 2

Player

Have you witnessed anyone tampering with it?

Kenli

Tampering with it? Of course not! Why would anybody do such a thing?

Player

Did you see any wish papers fall off?

Kenli

Did I...? Hmm, I may have...

Oh, there was that ONE incident. Yes, my memory is returning to me now.

It was late at night, and everyone was preparing to leave the market. That's when I saw a shadowy figure sneaking towards the tree!

Seeing them slinking through the fairgrounds gave me such a fright that I let out a cry and crumpled to the ground!

When I regained consciousness, the figure was gone! I am certain the direction they originally came from was near Zeki's prize wheel.

Kenyatta

I've been too annoyed about wearing this awful costume to care about anything else. You have NO idea how itchy and sweaty this thing gets.

...Wait. Actually, I remember hearing these super high-pitched screams as we were closing up the booth for the night. I looked up and saw someone running from the fairgrounds.

I would've guessed it was the Bahari Ripper, but I doubt he's got fluffy ears...

Najuma

I-I didn't see anything, I swear!

Okay, I saw all of it, but I'd rather not tell you... I don't want Zek- I mean, anyone- to get in trouble. S-Sorry...

Reth

Maaaaybe. I'll tell ya what I saw, but only if you tell me what you think about my Luna New Year dishes.

FireWaterAirEarth

Player

They're all great!

Reth

Now that's what I wanna hear!

Have you tried my banh chung yet? It's so good. I'm a sucker for anything made with glutinous rice, to be honest.

Player

There's a lot to choose from.

Reth

There sure is! I wanted to make sure there was something for everyone.

I threw in the khaapse just for myself. It's a lot of fun shaping the dough and then dropping it in the deep fryer.

Player

Why isn't lettuce soup on the menu?

Reth

I wanted to add it in, but Eshe said no. Apparently, it didn't fit the theme of the market, so I had to boot it.

It's okay, though. You know you can always get a steaming hot bowl of it from me whenever you want!

Player

I haven't tried any of them yet.

Reth

Why don't you try one of my noodle rolls, then? It's on the house! Trust me. You're gonna love it!

+ 1 Reth's Noodle Rolls

Sooooo... about the wish tree. Yeah, now that I think of it, I did see something.

I remember hearing a loud noise, and when I looked up I saw a bunch of wish papers flying all over the place.

Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure I saw Zeki running from the scene. I dunno if he had anything to do with that, but he definitely had a front row seat to it!

Zeki

Eh? The wish tree? What's that?

I, uh, didn't see a single thing! Sorry, pal.

Return to Chayne

Chayne

There were several people at the Maji Market when the wish papers fell from the tree. Namely, the vendors, along with the event hosts Eshe and Kenli.

Among them, at least one had to have witnessed what happened.

Player

Everyone saw Zeki by the wish tree.

Chayne

Hmm... I see...

If Zeki was there, he must have some valuable information as to what transpired.

Perhaps you could talk to him and see what he knows?

Talk to Zeki

Player

About the incident with the wish tree...

Zeki

Yeah, what about it? I told ya I didn't see anything, so...

Player

Everyone says they saw you there when it happened.

GenericZeki as Shepp

Zeki

Pftt! What a load of ormuu dung! I wasn't there!

...Okay, maybe I was. And maybe I saw those wishes toppling off the tree, too.

FireWaterAirEarth

Player

The suspense is killing me!

Player

Can you tell me what you know?

Player

Oh, this is getting good.

Player

Get to the point.

Zeki

Alright. I confess. It was me. I was the one who knocked those wishes off the tree.

Blame Kenli. He was the one who made me do it!

FireWaterAirEarth

Player

Kenli's sneakier than I thought!

Zeki

Don't underestimate him! He may seem like a friendly chap, but he's sneakier than those pesky little chapaas.

Player

Is it really Kenli's fault?

Zeki

Sure is! He may seem like a friendly chap, but he's sneakier than those pesky little chapaas.

Player

Did he threaten you with a moldy sandwich?

Zeki

No, but if he did, I'd do anything he told me to do, guaranteed.

Player

Somehow, it's always his fault.

Zeki

You're soundin' a lot like Eshe there, pal. It's kinda creepy.

Zeki

...Okay, ya got me, pal. Considering I'm your Shepp and everything, I can trust ya with the full truth and nothin' but. Well, here goes nothing.

I was heading out for the day when Kenli came outta nowhere. Just about scared the pants right offa me!

He screamed, so I screamed too and jumped right up, fur standing on end. Must've accidentally knocked some of the wishes out of the tree in the process.

FireWaterAirEarth

Player

You must've jumped really high, then!

Zeki

Oh, I sure did.

Player

You must've been really scared.

Zeki

Oh, I sure was.

Player

I can't believe I missed out on that!

Zeki

Hey! My fright ain't free entertainment! If you're gonna point and laugh at me, at least toss me a few bags of coins while you're at it.

Player

I find it hard to believe that's what happened.

Zeki

Well, it's the truth, kiddo.

I dunno if you've ever seen a scared Grimalkin, but when someone gives us a fright we let out a mean yowl and jump up sky high. I'm talkin' two to three times our height kinda high.

That's what I get for tryin' to sneak a peek at the wishes. I guess curiosity really did kill the cat.

Player

I thought you weren't interested in wishes?

Zeki

I still ain't. I was just... curious what other folks were wishin' for. For business purposes, obviously.

Hopefully causing that little mishap with the tree doesn't mean my luck is going to be bad this coming year. Not that I've ever been the luckiest guy around town.

Guess if I had to wish for somethin', I'd ask for more luck!

*sigh*

Player

What's wrong?

Zeki

Eh, nothing really. Talking about all this wish stuff just reminds me of the good ol' days, before I went off on my own. I wonder how everyone's doing.

...Well, I'd love to chit-chat with ya longer, but I got stuff to do and I'm sure you do too.

You have my permission to tell ol' Chayne what really happened with the wish tree. I'm sure he'd want to know.

See ya around, pal.

Conclusion

Return to Chayne

Player

(Tell Chayne what happened with the wish tree)

Chayne

Ah. I had a feeling what happened with the wish tree was simply an accident. I hope Zeki does not blame himself for it.

Did you speak about anything else?

Player

Talking about wishes reminds him of the "good ol' days".

Chayne

Celebrations like these tend to resurface past memories for many... Myself included.

Every Luna New Year, I am reminded of the first time I participated in the tradition of wish making.

I remember being a young boy and attending a Luna New Year festival with my fathers. They had a grand wish tree not unlike the one we have here.

I vividly recall the delight I had when I dipped my wish paper in the dye, and the joy of being lifted onto my papa's shoulders so I could hang my wish on the tree.

The more time passes, the more dear those memories become... Perhaps Zeki is reflecting on his past in a similar way.

WaterFireEarthAir

Player

I'm worried about him...

Chayne

You have a kind heart, Phoenix's child.

Player

Should I talk to him about it?

Chayne

It is best we hold off for now.

Player

He probably needs space.

Chayne

I think the same.

Player

We should cheer him up!

Chayne

While I would like to do the same, we should refrain from acting in haste.

I have a feeling Zeki will open up with time. Let us be patient until then.

And you, Phoenix's child? How are you liking the Luna New Year festivities so far?

FireWaterAirEarth

Player

I'm having a blast!

Chayne

That warms my heart to hear.

Player

I'm taking my time exploring it all.

Chayne

I see. Take your time seeing and experiencing all the market has to offer.

Player

It's nice hanging out with everyone.

Chayne

It is, isn't it? It brings me great joy to see everyone gathered together like this.

Player

I was expecting something... different.

Chayne

I see. You have a right to feel that way.

How you enjoy the festivities is entirely up to you. Just know that I am here if you need me.

I cannot thank you enough for your help. Please, take this as a token of my gratitude.

Rewards

During Quest

• 1 Reth's Noodle Rolls only if you ask Reth what he saw and reply using the Earth response.

At Quest Completion

• 15 Renown
• 500 Lucky Envelopes

Walkthrough

1. After finishing New Year, New Wishes, you'll receive a letter from Chayne in the next mail cycle, asking you to meet with him at the Luna New Year market.
2. Talk to Chayne.
3. Gather all of the wish ribbons, which are near the main Wish Tree. Order of collection does not matter.
   • One ribbon is on the steps behind the tree.
   • Another ribbon is northeast of the tree.
   • Another ribbon is by the barrels near the tree.
   • Another ribbon is in the grass north of the tree.
   • The last ribbon is on the steps near the Chapaa Chase pen.
4. Return the Wish Ribbons to Chayne.
5. Talk to three villagers at the event to learn about what they saw.
   • Choose any of the following, in any order: Delaila, Eshe, Hodari, Kenli, Kenyatta, Najuma, Reth, or Zeki.
6. Return to Chayne.
7. Talk to Zeki.
8. Return to Chayne.

Location	Map	Wish Ribbon
E6		Sifuu: I wish to get closer to my son this year! Now that he's all grown up, he thinks he's too cool to spend time with his mom. Hassian, if you're reading this, come home for dinner! I'll even make you your favorite.
E6		Najuma: This year, I really hope my dad finds his special someone. Maybe then he'll stop being such a grump all the time.
E6		Badruu: This coming year, I wish for double our harvests. It's about THYME we BEET our personal record!
E6		Hodari: I wish to be able to keep the mines running for another year. It'd be nice to live out here for a little longer.
D5		Ashura: The only thing I want is for my son to have a blessed year. I hope life in the Capital is treating him well.

Gallery

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  Fallen wish ribbon

Update History

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