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The serpent officer/Bartholomew has information that may be of interest to you.

Quest description

Call of the Sea Call of the Sea is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. It comes in multiple versions, depending on the player's starting city.

Journal[]

  • Baderon, the proprietor of the Drowning Wench in Limsa Lominsa, has need of a capable adventurer. Speak with him if you would know more.
  • Baderon warns you that the job will entail considerable danger. If you are resolved to undertake it, speak to the man again to be briefed.

Objectives[]

  • Speak with Baderon at the Drowning Wench in Limsa Lominsa.

Script[]

Ul'dahn version[]

Call of the Sea Call of the Sea script
Nophica's Altar in Old Gridania, The Black Shroud
Serpent Officer I pray your meeting with the Elder Seedseer went well, my lady/my lord envoy. Correct me if I'm mistaken, but did you not also deliver a message to Admiral Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn of Limsa Lominsa?
Serpent Officer While you were there, did you happen to meet Baderon, the proprietor of the Drowning Wench? Gregarious gentleman, always happy to help his fellow man.
Serpent Officer Well, I am told that he has a task for a capable adventurer. I know not what the task entails, but I daresay the Flame General's personal envoy would make a fine candidate. If you are interested in learning more, pray speak with Baderon at his establishment.
Serpent Officer Should you decide to visit Limsa Lominsa, pray speak with Baderon at the Drowning Wench. The man has a task for a capable adventurer, and I daresay the Flame General's personal envoy would make a fine candidate.
Drowning Wench in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks, La Noscea
Baderon Welcome to the Drownin' Wench! Sit wherever ye like, lass/mate. I'll be with ye in a─
Baderon Hm? Aye, I'm Baderon, all right. Who's askin'?
Baderon Ah, 'eard as I've got a job fer a capable 'venturer, ye say? Well, yer bloody right!
Baderon Just so yer fairly warned, though, this ain't no job fer the faint of 'eart. Things're liable to get downright bleedin' 'airy. But if ye think yer still interested, let me know, an' I'll fill ye in on the details.
Quest complete.

Gridanian and Lominsan versions[]

Call of the Sea Call of the Sea script
Royal Promenade in Ul'dah - Steps of Thal, Thanalan
Bartholomew Ah, my lady/my lord envoy. I trust your stay in the sultanate has been pleasant. Now, if you do not mind my asking, do you perchance have plans to visit Limsa Lominsa in the near future? If so, I have information that may be of interest to you.
Bartholomew I once accompanied the Flame General on an official visit to the seaside city–state, during which time I became acquainted with Baderon, the proprietor of the Drowning Wench. Well, the man sent word just now that he has a job for a capable adventurer.
Bartholomew I can think of none with better credentials than you. Baderon would doubtless be pleased were you to offer him your services.
Bartholomew Baderon has need of a capable adventurer, and I can think of none with better credentials than you. If you are not otherwise occupied, perhaps you might consider offering him your services.
Drowning Wench in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks, La Noscea
Baderon Welcome to the Drownin' Wench! Sit wherever ye like, lass/mate. I'll be with ye in a─
Baderon Well, well, if it ain't the one an' only [Player Name]!
Baderon I was told a distinguished 'venturer might be reportin' fer duty. Fancy that 'venturer bein' you, eh!?
Baderon Hm? Aye, I'm Baderon, all right. Who's askin'?
Baderon Ah, 'eard as I've got a job fer a capable 'venturer, ye say? Well, yer bloody right!
Baderon Just so yer fairly warned, though, this ain't no job fer the faint of 'eart. Things're liable to get downright bleedin' 'airy. But if ye think yer still interested, let me know, an' I'll fill ye in on the details.
Quest complete.
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