Child Labor
“Keisetsu of Kugane has a task fit for an adventurer from abroad.
— In-game description
Rewards
- 1
Baklava
Steps
- Seek out merchants in Kugane from foreign lands, and see the draper sale missive to their hands.
- Report back to Keisetsu.
Journal
There are no journal entries for this quest.
Dialogue
Accepting the Quest
Keisetsu: Excuse me, you have the look of one who hails from a foreign land. If so, I believe you may be able to help me.
Keisetsu: I am Keisetsu, servant to a mercantile house. I am charged with dispensing these missives to passersby. They tell of a grand sale my master is having on some very choice silks. Only, I cannot seem to get people to accept them from me.
Keisetsu: My master and I wish nothing more than to sell our silks to those who visit Kugane from across the seas. But I fear they find me suspicious. If a fellow foreigner such as yourself were handing out the missives, they may be more inclined to take them.
Keisetsu: See these draper sale missives into the hands of any merchants visiting Kugane from abroad. I will see your labors rewarded.
Advertising to Merchants
Auri Merchant: What is it? Can't you see I'm busy. Someone has to study the market here.
Auri Merchant: A missive for a silk sale? Aye, these prices look choice enough. I wonder if there was room yet on my barge for a few more crates.
Auri Merchant: I suppose there is always room enough for a few select pieces for the wife. Thank you for the missive, friend.
Duskwight Debutante: May I help you?
Duskwight Debutante: This is the same missive a child was handing out down by the port. I confess, I am very much interested in the finest of silks, but the child did not give the finest of impressions.
Duskwight Debutante: What kind of shop would see fit to put such a youngling to work? I have reservations about the integrity of this Kugane.
Lalafellin Deckswab: You don't look to be a merchant. What can I do for you?
Lalafellin Deckswab: This is the second such missive I've received, but I shall take it all the same. Still, I must say, you do not look as one meant to be handing out missives. You look as though you should be leading a van on the field of battle.
Lalafellin Deckswab: Forgive me, I shall speculate no more. The paths we tread in life are all our own. Continue to tread yours as you see fit, and tread it well, friend. Good day.
Lalafellin Trader: Yes, yes, yes, how may I help? Have you come to me on some business?
Lalafellin Trader: Silks on sale!? That is a most welcome delight to my ears. Ah, yes, this missive. I have seen its like before. Is it not the same that a young boy is distributing?
Lalafellin Trader: Oh my, that is a surprise indeed. To think that such a young child was actually working. I thought him at some play or prank. Do the merchants of Kugane start their trade at such a young age? I find that both inspiring and admirable.
Miqo'te Traveler: Yes, what is it?
Miqo'te Traveler: Ah, I do believe I've seen this missive before. There was a small child handing out the very same one. I thought it to be a farce or some other small matter.
Miqo'te Traveler: Intriguing. It says here that silks of the finest quality are available at a fraction of the market price. I shall go and see these wares for myself. Thank you, stranger.
Roegadyn Sailor: Hmph, truth be told, soon as folk in Kugane catch word that you're a merchant, they never let you be. Damn annoying it is. But if you're saying there's business to be done here, I'll go and have myself a look.
Roegadyn Sailor: A sale, is it? I do like the sound of that. The silks of Kugane are much desired across the seas. I'll pay this shop a visit. Thank you.
Finishing the Quest
Keisetsu: You were able to give away all of the missives? I am glad to hear it, but... Why will people not take them from me?
Many were opposed to the thought of child labor.
Many thought you were merely a child at play.
Keisetsu: I see... I hadn't thought it a problem of age. It is quite normal in Hingashi for a child to work. I suppose the same cannot be said of the lands from which these travelers come.
Keisetsu: My house is by no means a rich one. I've a younger brother and sister to provide for. And handing out these missives is the only work I am able to do.
Keisetsu: I dream of opening my own shop someday. I will steal the wisdom and tricks of my master. I will learn the tongues of faraway lands. I will─ Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't say such things aloud. Here, take this.
Keisetsu: You did me a service, and for that I must pay you. I could hardly hope of becoming a merchant without knowing that much. Thank you, traveler.