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{{Quest infobox
{{Quest infobox
| title = Reap the Whirlwind
| title = Reap the Whirlwind
| description = [[Swift]] is determined to stop the rabble-rousing merchant from sowing further sedition.
| description = The [[Terrified Refugee|terrified refugee]] would have you find the [[Mistrustful Merchant|shady figure]] who is trying to stir dissent among his brethren.
| quest-giver = Swift
| quest-giver = Terrified Refugee
| location = Ul'dah - Steps of Nald
| location = Central Thanalan
| location-x = 8.4
| location-x = 25.2
| location-y = 8.9
| location-y = 15.4
| type = main scenario
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Seventh Astral Era
| quest-line = Seventh Astral Era Main Scenario Quests
| level = 50  
| level = 50  
| req-items =  
| req-items =  
| exp = 4800
| exp = 2340
| gil = 0
| gil =  
| reward-opt1 = 1 Noct Choker
| reward-opt1 = 1 Noct Choker
| reward-opt2 = 1 Gloam Choker
| reward-opt2 = 1 Gloam Choker
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| reward-opt4 = 2 Allagan Silver Piece
| reward-opt4 = 2 Allagan Silver Piece
| unlocks =  
| unlocks =  
| reward-opt1 = 1 Daystar Earrings
| reward-opt2 = 1 Evenstar Earrings
| reward-opt3 = 2 Allagan Silver Piece
| prev-quest = Shock and Awe
| prev-quest = Shock and Awe
| next-quest = Revolution
| next-quest = Revolution
| patch = 2.3
| patch = 2.3
| release = A Realm Reborn
| release = A Realm Reborn
}}
| id-edb = 819bc768097
__NOTOC__
| id-gt = 69420
| msq-index = 189
}}  
==Walkthrough==
For this set Noct = Fending, Gloam = Slaying, and Auroral = Aiming.
 
==Steps==
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Landebert]] in [[Pearl Lane]].
*Search [[Stonesthrow]] for the [[Mistrustful Merchant|merchant]].
*Search for the [[Mistrustful Merchant|merchant]] in the [[Ul'dah Dispatch Yard]].
*Speak with the [[Stone Torch]].
*Report to [[Swift]] at [[the Hall of Flames]].
 
==Journal==
* The [[Terrified Refugee|terrified refugee]] would have you find the [[Mistrustful Merchant|shady figure]] who is trying to stir dissent among his brethren.
 
* The visibly trembling man is concerned that the merchant will attempt to recruit more desperate refugees, perpetuating the bloodshed. Recalling that the merchant wished to approach the people of [[Stonesthrow]], the survivor bids you continue your search there.


*Search for the [[Mistustful Merchant|merchant]] in [[central Thanalan]].
* You find yourself drawn to a [[Ele|sobbing child]], who tells you of a man who visited [[Stonesthrow]] and persuaded a number of people, including her parents, to leave with him. No sooner is your interest piqued than the man returns. You confront him, only to watch as he runs off like a coward in the direction of the [[Ul'dah Dispatch Yard]]. Chase him down and see that he answers for his actions.


*Speak with the [[The Stone Torches|Stone Torch]].
* In the [[Ul'dah Dispatch Yard|Dispatch Yard]], you come upon your quarry. Little to your surprise, the [[Mistrustful Merchant|shifty merchant]] is quick to deny your accusations, and equally quick to confess when pressed. No sooner does he offer to divulge all he knows than he falls at your feet, an arrow having pierced his chest with uncanny timing. The commotion draws the attention of two [[Stone Torches]], one of whom would like to know why you are standing next to a dead man.


*Report to [[Swift]] at the [[Hall of Flames]].
* You explain to the [[Stone Torch]] that the merchant was felled by an arrow from afar, and that he was the subject of your investigation into the refugee uprisings. Satisfied with your statement, the [[Stone Torch]] bids you carry on with your work. Return to [[the Hall of Flames]] and report your findings to Commander [[Swift]].


==Journal==
* [[Swift]] concludes that the merchant was murdered to protect the identity of his employer. Despite this setback, he seems confident that the identity of the uprising's true orchestrator will soon be revealed.
*Suspecting that the merchant may have attempted to rally support within the city walls, Commander [[Swift]] asks you to speak with [[Landebert]], an [[Ala Mhigo|Ala Mhigan]] refugee who resides in [[Pearl Lane]]. Like many refugees, Landebert does not trust the [[Ul'dah]]n authorities, but the high flame commander believes he might be persuaded to share what he knows with you.
 
==Dialogue==
===Accepting the Quest===
'''Terrified Refugee:''' The merchant wished to approach the refugees in Stonesthrow, but was waiting until the Flames withdrew their forces from the vicinity. Now that they have, there's nothing to stop him from continuing his work.
'''Terrified Refugee:''' How many more must perish in pursuit of this futile cause? How much more suffering must we endure before it ends?
'''Terrified Refugee:''' Find him. Convince him to cease his mad quest. It will surely lead us to ruin.
 
===Searching Stonesthrow for the merchant (Cutscene)===
'''Ele:''' <sniffle> Have... Have you seen my parents?
'''Ele:''' They told me to stay here with the others. <sniffle> They said they'd be back soon, but it's been days...
'''Ele:''' They left with the man from Ul'dah. The man said they were gonna change everything─make it so we could live inside the walls with everyone else. I liked it when he said that.
'''Ele:''' I didn't like it when he talked about making the rich people pay. Everyone looked so angry, and I got scared...
'''Ele:''' Say, mister/miss...are you looking for someone?
'''<What will you say?>'''
'''<I'm looking for a merchant.>'''
'''<I'm looking for someone stirring up trouble.>'''
 
'''Ele:''' You mean...the man who left with my parents? But I don't know where he─
'''Ele:''' Wait...look! Over there! I think that's him!
 
'''Mistrustful Merchant:''' Well, now. Which of these gullible fools shall be my next victim?
'''Mistrustful Merchant:''' ''You''! I... I...
 
'''Ele:''' He's getting away! Go get him, mister/miss!
'''(Optional)'''
'''Ele:''' The man who left with my parents ran off that way! You can't let him get away!
 
===Searching for the merchant in the Ul'dah Dispatch Yard===
'''Mistrustful Merchant:''' You again!? Wh-Why are you pursuing me!?   
'''Mistrustful Merchant:''' Sedition!? Treason!? ''Revolution''!? Th-That's preposterous!
'''Mistrustful Merchant:''' Who has filled your head with these lies? Refugees? The selfsame refugees who terrorized the streets of Ul'dah? Hah!
'''Mistrustful Merchant:''' You have no evidence to prove your accusations! ''None''!
'''Mistrustful Merchant:''' N-No, I will ''not'' accompany you to the Hall of Flames. You have no right to detain me...
'''Mistrustful Merchant:''' F-F-For the sake of argument, let us say I ''did'' do the things you claim. Surely you don't think I give a Qiqirn's arse about politics? It was business─''only'' business.
'''Mistrustful Merchant:''' We both know I am not the one you want. However, if you agree to protect me, I swear I shall tell you everything.  


*It would seem that word has spread of the drubbing you dealt the refugees of [[Lost Hope]]... Unsurprisingly, Landebert has no intention of listening to your side of the story, nor less of helping you. Yet in a curious twist of fate, your quarry chooses that exact moment to return to Pearl Lane, presumably hoping to recruit more refugees. As your eyes meet, the [[Mistustful Merchant|merchant]] grasps the situation and turns to flee. Do not let him escape!
'''Stone Torch:''' What's all this commotion!?
'''Stone Torch:''' Seven hells...
'''Stone Torch:''' Tell the others to spread out and search the area. The killer may still be close.  


*As one would expect, the merchant is quick to deny your accusations, and equally quick to confess when pressed. He offers to divulge all that he knows, only to fall at your feet a moment later, an arrow having pierced his chest. The commotion draws the attention of two [[The Stone Torches|Stone Torches]], one of whom would like to know why you are standing next to a dead man.
===Speaking with the Stone Torch===
'''Stone Torch:''' Hold, adventurer. I would know more about your relationship with the victim, as well as the events leading up to his death.
'''Stone Torch:''' This man was responsible for the recent riots? Mayhap we owe his murderer a debt of gratitude.
'''Stone Torch:''' In any case, it is obvious you are not the one whom we seek. You may carry on with your investigation, Scion.
'''(Optional)'''
'''Stone Torch:''' If that arrow was shot from where you indicated, the archer must have a good eye...and a better arm.


*Swift concludes that the merchant was murdered to protect the identity of his employer. Despite this setback, he seems confident that the identity of the uprising's true orchestrator will soon be revealed.
===Reporting to Swift at the Hall of Flames===
'''Swift:''' What news, [GC Rank][Surname]/ [Forename]? Where is the merchant?
'''Swift:''' ''Murdered''!? Damn it all to the seventh hell!
'''Swift:''' He was not simply murdered, [GC Rank]/[Forename]─he was ''silenced''. Too many knew his face, and he was ready to divulge his secrets.
'''Swift:''' Do not despair, though. We may be closer to identifying the true orchestrator of these riots than you realize.

Latest revision as of 02:53, 28 April 2024

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Reap the Whirlwind

Quest giver
Terrified Refugee
Location
Central Thanalan (X:25.2, Y:15.4)
Quest line
Seventh Astral Era Main Scenario Quests
Level
50
Experience
Experience 2,340
Previous quest
Main Scenario QuestShock and Awe
Next quest
Main Scenario QuestRevolution
Patch
2.3
Links
EDB GT

Main Scenario Progress: 189 / 960 (19.7%)

   

A Realm Reborn Progress: 189 / 241 (78.4%)

   

The terrified refugee would have you find the shady figure who is trying to stir dissent among his brethren.

— In-game description


Rewards

Choose one of the following options:

Walkthrough

For this set Noct = Fending, Gloam = Slaying, and Auroral = Aiming.

Steps

Journal

  • The visibly trembling man is concerned that the merchant will attempt to recruit more desperate refugees, perpetuating the bloodshed. Recalling that the merchant wished to approach the people of Stonesthrow, the survivor bids you continue your search there.
  • You find yourself drawn to a sobbing child, who tells you of a man who visited Stonesthrow and persuaded a number of people, including her parents, to leave with him. No sooner is your interest piqued than the man returns. You confront him, only to watch as he runs off like a coward in the direction of the Ul'dah Dispatch Yard. Chase him down and see that he answers for his actions.
  • In the Dispatch Yard, you come upon your quarry. Little to your surprise, the shifty merchant is quick to deny your accusations, and equally quick to confess when pressed. No sooner does he offer to divulge all he knows than he falls at your feet, an arrow having pierced his chest with uncanny timing. The commotion draws the attention of two Stone Torches, one of whom would like to know why you are standing next to a dead man.
  • You explain to the Stone Torch that the merchant was felled by an arrow from afar, and that he was the subject of your investigation into the refugee uprisings. Satisfied with your statement, the Stone Torch bids you carry on with your work. Return to the Hall of Flames and report your findings to Commander Swift.
  • Swift concludes that the merchant was murdered to protect the identity of his employer. Despite this setback, he seems confident that the identity of the uprising's true orchestrator will soon be revealed.

Dialogue

Accepting the Quest

Terrified Refugee: The merchant wished to approach the refugees in Stonesthrow, but was waiting until the Flames withdrew their forces from the vicinity. Now that they have, there's nothing to stop him from continuing his work.
Terrified Refugee: How many more must perish in pursuit of this futile cause? How much more suffering must we endure before it ends?
Terrified Refugee: Find him. Convince him to cease his mad quest. It will surely lead us to ruin.

Searching Stonesthrow for the merchant (Cutscene)

Ele: <sniffle> Have... Have you seen my parents?
Ele: They told me to stay here with the others. <sniffle> They said they'd be back soon, but it's been days...
Ele: They left with the man from Ul'dah. The man said they were gonna change everything─make it so we could live inside the walls with everyone else. I liked it when he said that.
Ele: I didn't like it when he talked about making the rich people pay. Everyone looked so angry, and I got scared...
Ele: Say, mister/miss...are you looking for someone?
<What will you say?>
<I'm looking for a merchant.>
<I'm looking for someone stirring up trouble.>
Ele: You mean...the man who left with my parents? But I don't know where he─
Ele: Wait...look! Over there! I think that's him!
Mistrustful Merchant: Well, now. Which of these gullible fools shall be my next victim?
Mistrustful Merchant: You! I... I...
Ele: He's getting away! Go get him, mister/miss!
(Optional)
Ele: The man who left with my parents ran off that way! You can't let him get away!

Searching for the merchant in the Ul'dah Dispatch Yard

Mistrustful Merchant: You again!? Wh-Why are you pursuing me!?    
Mistrustful Merchant: Sedition!? Treason!? Revolution!? Th-That's preposterous! 
Mistrustful Merchant: Who has filled your head with these lies? Refugees? The selfsame refugees who terrorized the streets of Ul'dah? Hah! 
Mistrustful Merchant: You have no evidence to prove your accusations! None! 
Mistrustful Merchant: N-No, I will not accompany you to the Hall of Flames. You have no right to detain me... 
Mistrustful Merchant: F-F-For the sake of argument, let us say I did do the things you claim. Surely you don't think I give a Qiqirn's arse about politics? It was business─only business. 
Mistrustful Merchant: We both know I am not the one you want. However, if you agree to protect me, I swear I shall tell you everything. 
Stone Torch: What's all this commotion!? 
Stone Torch: Seven hells...  
Stone Torch: Tell the others to spread out and search the area. The killer may still be close. 

Speaking with the Stone Torch

Stone Torch: Hold, adventurer. I would know more about your relationship with the victim, as well as the events leading up to his death.
Stone Torch: This man was responsible for the recent riots? Mayhap we owe his murderer a debt of gratitude.
Stone Torch: In any case, it is obvious you are not the one whom we seek. You may carry on with your investigation, Scion.
(Optional)
Stone Torch: If that arrow was shot from where you indicated, the archer must have a good eye...and a better arm.

Reporting to Swift at the Hall of Flames

Swift: What news, [GC Rank][Surname]/ [Forename]? Where is the merchant?
Swift: Murdered!? Damn it all to the seventh hell!
Swift: He was not simply murdered, [GC Rank]/[Forename]─he was silenced. Too many knew his face, and he was ready to divulge his secrets.
Swift: Do not despair, though. We may be closer to identifying the true orchestrator of these riots than you realize.