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{{Quest infobox
{{Quest infobox
| description = [[Theodore]] is looking for an adventurer to deliver a message.
| description = [[Theodore]] is looking for an [[adventurer]] to deliver a message.
| quest-giver = Theodore
| quest-giver = Theodore
| location = Central Shroud
| location = Central Shroud
| location-x = 17
| location-x = 17.6
| location-y = 19
| location-y = 19.1
| type = main scenario
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Seventh Umbral Era
| quest-line = Seventh Umbral Era Main Scenario Quests
| level = 11
| level = 11
| req-items = 1 Leather Bag
| req-items = 1 Leather Bag
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| next-quest = Threat Level Elevated
| next-quest = Threat Level Elevated
| patch = 2.0
| patch = 2.0
}}
| id-edb = 80297ceb419
| id-gt = 65915
| msq-index = 12
}}  
 
==Steps==
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Roseline]].
*Speak with [[Roseline]].
*Search for signs of the shadowy figure.
*Search for signs of the shadowy figure.
*Deliver the [[Leather Bag|leather bag]] to [[Roseline]].
*Deliver the [[Leather Bag|leather bag]] to [[Roseline]].


==Journal==
==Journal==
*In spite of his efforts to not look down below, [[Theodore]] noticed a shadowy figure in the woods north of the [[The Matron's Lethe|Matron's Lethe]]. Share Theodore's observations with [[Roseline]].
* [[Theodore]] is looking for an [[adventurer]] to deliver a message.
 
* In spite of his efforts to not look down below, [[Theodore]] noticed a shadowy figure in the woods north of [[the Matron's Lethe]]. Share [[Theodore]]'s observations with [[Roseline]].
 
* [[Roseline]] saw something similar, but believes it to be nothing significant. However, should you find anything unusual, she asks you to show it to her. Search the woods to the north for any signs of the shadowy figure.


*Roseline saw something similar, but believes it to be nothing significant. However, should you find anything unusual, she asks you to show it to her. Search the woods to the north for any signs of the shadowy figure.
* Next to the still-warm remnants of an old campfire, you discover a worn leather bag. Deliver the bag to [[Roseline]] and see what she has to say.


*Next to the still-warm remnants of an old campfire, you discover a worn [[Leather Bag|leather bag]]. Deliver the bag to Roseline and see what she has to say.
* At first, [[Roseline]] judges the bag to be nothing more than a traveler's forgotten pouch. However, after deeper consideration, she finds it highly suspicious for a traveler to make camp in woods filled with dangerous beasts when [[Bentbranch Meadows]] would provide safe shelter. She thanks you for your diligence and resolves to be more vigilant.


*At first, Roseline judges the bag to be nothing more than a traveler's forgotten pouch. However, after deeper consideration, she finds it highly suspicious for a traveler to make camp in woods filled with dangerous beasts when [[Bentbranch Meadows]] would provide safe shelter. She thanks you for your diligence and resolves to be more vigilant.
==Dialogue==
Theodore: It is—regrettably—my duty to stand watch over the road from here to Bentbranch Meadows.
Theodore: The ranch has become a veritable institution of Gridania, so any threats to its continued operation are taken quite seriously by the Wood Wailers.
Theodore: Which reminds me—mayhap it was my imagination, but I believe I caught a glimpse of some shadowy fellow not too long ago. Would you mind passing word to Roseline down below? I would go myself but, well...it's hard enough marshaling the courage to walk the root for my shift...
===Speaking to Roseline===
Roseline: A shadowy fellow? Hmmm...now that you mention it, I may have seen something.
Roseline: I dismissed it as a trick of the light before, but I thought I saw a shadow in the forest to the north. Still, I suspect it is nothing more than a Qiqirn thief on the run.
Roseline: If you must sate your curiosity, by all means investigate. Should you actually find something of note, I would like very much to see it.
===Delivering the leather bag===
Roseline: Hmmm? Have you found something?
Roseline: Remnants of a campfire and a forgotten bag...this could belong to any adventurer or traveler. And inside we have...a chocobo grooming brush and roseling oil?
Roseline: But wait—why would a traveler make camp here, when it would be far safer to beg the hospitality of Bentbranch Meadows?
Roseline: Bugger me, I think this belongs to that stranger said to be meddling with the chocobos! Thank you, adventurer. We have been lax in our duties, but no longer—I swear we will find this shadow.

Latest revision as of 03:10, 28 April 2024

Main Scenario Quest icon.png

In the Grim Darkness of the Forest

Quest giver
Theodore
Location
Central Shroud (X:17.6, Y:19.1)
Quest line
Seventh Umbral Era Main Scenario Quests
Level
11
Required items
1 Leather Bag Icon.png  Leather Bag
Experience
Experience 4,000
Gil
Gil 0
Previous quest
Main Scenario QuestDon't Look Down
Next quest
Main Scenario QuestThreat Level Elevated
Patch
2.0
Links
EDB GT

Main Scenario Progress: 12 / 960 (1.3%)

   

A Realm Reborn Progress: 12 / 241 (5%)

   

Theodore is looking for an adventurer to deliver a message.

— In-game description


Rewards

Choose one of the following options:

Steps

Journal

  • Roseline saw something similar, but believes it to be nothing significant. However, should you find anything unusual, she asks you to show it to her. Search the woods to the north for any signs of the shadowy figure.
  • Next to the still-warm remnants of an old campfire, you discover a worn leather bag. Deliver the bag to Roseline and see what she has to say.
  • At first, Roseline judges the bag to be nothing more than a traveler's forgotten pouch. However, after deeper consideration, she finds it highly suspicious for a traveler to make camp in woods filled with dangerous beasts when Bentbranch Meadows would provide safe shelter. She thanks you for your diligence and resolves to be more vigilant.

Dialogue

Theodore: It is—regrettably—my duty to stand watch over the road from here to Bentbranch Meadows.
Theodore: The ranch has become a veritable institution of Gridania, so any threats to its continued operation are taken quite seriously by the Wood Wailers.
Theodore: Which reminds me—mayhap it was my imagination, but I believe I caught a glimpse of some shadowy fellow not too long ago. Would you mind passing word to Roseline down below? I would go myself but, well...it's hard enough marshaling the courage to walk the root for my shift...

Speaking to Roseline

Roseline: A shadowy fellow? Hmmm...now that you mention it, I may have seen something.
Roseline: I dismissed it as a trick of the light before, but I thought I saw a shadow in the forest to the north. Still, I suspect it is nothing more than a Qiqirn thief on the run.
Roseline: If you must sate your curiosity, by all means investigate. Should you actually find something of note, I would like very much to see it.

Delivering the leather bag

Roseline: Hmmm? Have you found something?
Roseline: Remnants of a campfire and a forgotten bag...this could belong to any adventurer or traveler. And inside we have...a chocobo grooming brush and roseling oil?
Roseline: But wait—why would a traveler make camp here, when it would be far safer to beg the hospitality of Bentbranch Meadows?
Roseline: Bugger me, I think this belongs to that stranger said to be meddling with the chocobos! Thank you, adventurer. We have been lax in our duties, but no longer—I swear we will find this shadow.