From the Heart

From the Heart

Quest giver

Bashful Bowman

Location

The Rak'tika Greatwood (X:18.8, Y:26.5)

Level

70

Experience

 54,000-57,240

Gil

 852

Previous quest

Saying Good-bye

Patch

5.0

“

This bashful bowman could do with some advice.

— In-game description

Rewards

• 1   Bluespirit Earring Coffer (IL 403)

Steps

• Speak with the bashful bowman.
• Speak with the bashful bowman.
• Speak with the bashful bowman.
• Speak with the bashful bowman.

Journal

• This bashful bowman could do with some advice.

Dialogue

Accepting the Quest

Bashful Bowman: I realize this is sudden, but would you lend me your ear for a moment? I would rather keep this secret from the others if possible.
Bashful Bowman: I mean to propose to my beloved, and everything needs to be perfect, right down to where I spring the question.
Bashful Bowman: Being what I presume to be a worldly traveler, I thought perhaps you could give me your opinion on the view from a few places I had in mind.
Bashful Bowman: Good, good. My first choice was a quaint little place to the north. Follow me.

Speaking with the bashful bowman

Bashful Bowman: What do you think? I thought the view of Yx'Maja might set the mood.
Bashful Bowman: A pity we can only view it from afar. I've heard the flowers there are quite beautiful, but the woods there are fiercely guarded.
Bashful Bowman: Aha, that's it! “My dear, sweet beloved. Let me be the guardian to your ruins of Ronka, now and forevermore.” 
Do you think she would accept such a proposal?
Bashful Bowman: No...? Well, I will give it some thought. Come, let me show you another spot near Lake Tusi Mek'ta.

Speaking with the bashful bowman

Bashful Bowman: Is the view of the lake not breathtaking?
Bashful Bowman: At its bottom rests the Covered Halls of Dwatl, one of several ruins of the Ronkan Empire.
Bashful Bowman: Ah! I have it now! “The ruin that is your love has sunk to bottom of my heart. And there it shall remain for all time.” 
The perfect proposal, don't you think?
Bashful Bowman: No, you're right. The wording could use a little work. Perhaps my third choice of location will prove inspirational.

Speaking with the bashful bowman

Bashful Bowman: This is perhaps my favorite of the three. Simple, quiet, and peaceful.
Bashful Bowman: Hmmm... Perhaps that is all I need to propose─a simple expression of my love.
Bashful Bowman: I realize there is much to consider, so you needn't give me your opinion now. Let us give it due thought while we return to Slitherbough.

Speaking with the bashful bowman

Bashful Bowman: Thank goodness you're here. The more I think on it, the more uncertain I become. Tell me, which place do you think would help me win her heart?

< What will you say? > 
< I think the view of Yx'Maja would be best. > 	
< The view from the edge of the lake was quite lovely. > 	
< The calm and quiet at the lake's center would be perfect. >

< I think the view of Yx'Maja would be best. >
Bashful Bowman: I suppose there is a certain charm to that place. All right, that is where I'll propose.

< The view from the edge of the lake was quite lovely. >
Bashful Bowman: It was, wasn't it? And there'd be no risk of falling in if we remain at its edge. All right, that is where I'll propose.

< The calm and quiet at the lake's center would be perfect. >
Bashful Bowman: The center of the lake, eh? There would be nothing to distract me from telling her how I truly feel. All right, that is where I'll propose.

(All)
Bashful Bowman: I was right to call upon you. What better place than that to offer her my true name.
Bashful Bowman: ...Are you not familiar with the custom? Only immediate family should know one's true name. It's the only way to protect our hearts from the Light.
Bashful Bowman: Which is why revealing one's name to another is of such great significance. Though I suspect my choice of words in proposing may yet sour the moment.
Bashful Bowman: But don't you worry. When the time is right, I'm certain the words will flow freely.