It's Probably Pirates

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It's Probably Pirates
(サスタシャに挑む者, Sasutasha ni Idomu-sha?, lit. Those who Challenge Sastasha)
Type	Main Scenario Quest
Expansion	A Realm Reborn
Patch	2.0/3.2
Quest details
Level	15
Assigned by	Baderon
Reward	6720 668
Required	Any class or job (excluding limited jobs) Lv. 15
Location	Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks, La Noscea
Duty	Sastasha
Preceded by	Call of the Sea
Followed by	Call of the Forest

Baderon, the proprietor of the Drowning Wench, has need of a capable adventurer.

Quest description

It's Probably Pirates is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.

Journal

• Baderon and Commodore Reyner have requested your assistance with an investigation. A strange ship has been sighted off the coast of Aleport, and the subsequent appearance of a dangerous-looking group of men at the Sastasha Seagrot has the Yellowjackets greatly concerned. Speak with V'mellpa at the ferry docks on the lower decks, and receive directions to the location of the caves.
• V'mellpa has suggested that you pay a visit to the Hall of the Novice before continuing your journey to Sastasha. Make your way to the Adventurers' Guild building located north of Aleport, and speak with the seasoned adventurer.
• You have concluded your educational visit to the Hall of the Novice. Continue on to the north, and speak with the Yellowjacket stationed outside the entrance to Sastasha.
• The Yellowjackets are concerned that the unsavory-looking men seen entering Sastasha may belong to the Serpent Reavers, the pirate allies of the Sahagin. Search the caves and ascertain whether or not such suspicions are well founded.

※Sastasha can be accessed via the Duty Finder.

• You have discovered a pirate den in the depths of Sastasha. Just as the Yellowjackets feared, it would appear the Serpent Reavers and their Sahagin masters are using the caves as a base for their nefarious operations. Return to Limsa Lominsa without delay, and report your findings to Baderon at the Drowning Wench.
• Having listened to your findings, Baderon expresses his satisfaction with your work, and mentions another task which might be of interest to you. It seems the Adventurers' Guild in Gridania wishes to employ the services of a seasoned adventurer. Prepare your gear, then speak with Baderon when you are ready to embark on the next stage of your journey.

Objectives

• Speak with V'mellpa.
• Speak with the seasoned adventurer at the Hall of the Novice.
• Speak with the Yellowjacket at the entrance to Sastasha.
• Use the Duty Finder to enter Sastasha.
• Speak with Baderon at the Drowning Wench.

Script

It's Probably Pirates script
Baderon	I thank ye fer takin' the time to 'elp me out. Now, I'm sure yer busy, so I'll come straight to the point.
Baderon	Word 'as it some suspicious-lookin' buggers 'ave been sneakin' in an' out o' the Sastasha Seagrot, an' I need a trustworthy sort to 'ead up north of Aleport an' find out who they are an' what they're up to.
Baderon	Don't sound like much, I know...
Baderon	But since that nasty business over in Swiftperch, folk've been a bit uneasy. Well, I say “a bit”... 'Tis all they can do not to soil 'emselves every time the bloody floorboards creak.
Baderon	But it weren't so long ago as the fishbacks' pet pirates paid us an unwelcome visit, an' folk are feelin' a bit nervous.
Reyner	If you would permit me, Master Baderon, I should be happy to elaborate.
Baderon	Well, well, if it ain't the chief Yellowjacket 'imself. To what do I owe this rare honor, Commodore Reyner? Come to make sure me patrons are behavin'─or just thirsty?
Reyner	Neither, in fact. I came to welcome [Player Name] back to Limsa Lominsa. It is well you have returned.
Reyner	Neither, in fact. I was informed that you had requested an adventurer to assist in my investigation, and I came to offer what information I could sift from recent reports.
Reyner	Over the course of the past moon, there have been several sightings of an unfamiliar vessel off the coast of Aleport, in the vicinity of the Isles of Umbra.
Reyner	This information came to my attention no more than a few weeks after a squad of my own soldiers had completed a routine patrol of the region, the Sastasha Seagrot included.
Reyner	Their search revealed little, save that a family of coeurls had taken up residence in the caves. Nothing to concern us, in short.
Reyner	In light of recent developments, however, it would seem wise to search Sastasha again.
Reyner	But with the Sahagin testing our defenses daily, I am loath to assign the task to the limited forces at my disposal. Our line is stretched as it is.
Reyner	Thus I sought the services of a competent adventurer to conduct an investigation in our stead. Any aid you can offer in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Reyner	Then it is settled.
Reyner	Sastasha is located in western La Noscea. For more detailed instructions on how to reach the place, I suggest you consult V'mellpa. She can be found at the ferry docks on the lower decks.
Baderon	You 'eard the man! Good luck to ye, lass/lad!
V'mellpa	You're here about Commodore Reyner's investigation? Then you'll want to board a ferry bound for Aleport.
V'mellpa	Once you arrive in western La Noscea, though, you'd best pay a visit to the Hall of the Novice before you blunder into Sastasha.
V'mellpa	The Adventurers' Guild runs the Hall, and the folk there will prepare you─train you with the skills you'll need to face the dangers undoubtedly waiting for you in the Seagrot.
V'mellpa	The Hall is on the way to Sastasha, just north of Aleport. Head inside and one of their seasoned adventurers will take you in hand. Best of luck to you, friend!
V'mellpa	No matter what they've told you, be ready for pirates. There's never any shortage of the bastards. This is Limsa Lominsa we're talking about...
Seasoned Adventurer	Ah, you must be the adventurer of whom the Yellowjackets sent word. I hear you are to brave the depths of the Sastasha Seagrot.
Seasoned Adventurer	The occupants of those caves are rumored to be as numerous as they are bloodthirsty. No matter what the epic tales would have you believe, strolling into such a den of savagery alone would be the height of foolishness. No, you shall need companions.
Seasoned Adventurer	And you shall need the training we here at the Hall of the Novice can provide! I strongly suggest that you study the fundamentals of group combat before continuing on your mission.
Seasoned Adventurer	The Smith here oversees the training schedules. Speak with him, and you can register for exercises tailored to your particular field of expertise.
Seasoned Adventurer	When you have mastered all that our masters have to teach, then it will be time to head north once more. Report to the Yellowjacket scout at the mouth of the Sastasha Seagrot, and he will furnish you with the details of your duty.
Seasoned Adventurer	When your skills have been honed and your mind sharpened, continue onwards to the north. The Yellowjacket scout stationed before the Sastasha Seagrot will have the details of your mission.
Yellowjacket	Please tell me you're here on Yellowjacket duty, and not some daft sod out for a stroll. I can't take any more of this blasted waiting. You are? Thank the gods.
Yellowjacket	I assume you already know about the ship seen slipping around the Isles of Umbra?
Yellowjacket	We've been on the lookout for pirate activity ever since that vessel was sighted, thinking a crew of cutthroats might have a den nearby.
Yellowjacket	So when we received word that men of questionable quality had been seen passing in and out of Sastasha here, we weren't entirely surprised.
Yellowjacket	I've yet to see them for myself, but if this lot belongs to those fishback-fancying Serpent Reavers...
Yellowjacket	Well, you can imagine the panic it'll cause. The kidnappings are still fresh in people's minds.
Yellowjacket	Anyway, your task is to poke around in the caves, and find out exactly who we're dealing with. While you do that, I'll be keeping watch out here...praying you don't spot any blue face tattoos.
Avere	What took ye so bloody long, Edda? If me purse was too light, ye might've considered usin' some of yer own bleedin' coin to get us what we need!
Avere	Ye've only ever been as useful as the contents o' yer pockets─the gods know ye can barely 'eal a scratch!
Avere	We took up the 'venturin' life to take on the big jobs an' claim the big rewards. How're we meant to do that if ye can't even get our supplies in order?
Avere	Hm? It's 'er/'im─the one Baderon was talkin' to!
Avere	Well, we'll see who gets the glory! This job should've been ours in the first place!
Liavinne	Bwahahaha! Edda, you're so slow, you'd lose a footrace to a tree slug.
Paiyo Reiyo	This is perfect for our inaugural outing as a party─wandering around in the caves, turning over a few rocks... How difficult could it possibly be?
Paiyo Reiyo	I never expected our first visit to the Adventurers' Guild would yield such a straightforward way to win fame and fortune.
Edda	<gasp> I-I'm sorry, Avere! I came as fast as I could!
Edda	I tried haggling with the merchant, but two potions was the best I could get with the money you gave me. I had no idea how expensive they were!
Isildaure	Ah, a fellow adventurer. You, too, are here to unravel the mysteries of Sastasha?
Isildaure	I have adventured across this wide realm for more seasons than I dare to count, yet still Eorzea manages to surprise me with her beauty and splendor.
Isildaure	Our journeys are not ended by the attainment of riches or fame. It is an unquenchable thirst for the unknown that drives us into the wilds time and again.
Isildaure	Even if I explored the world for a thousand years, I would never grow weary of this life.
Alianne	Grandfather and I are companions on the road.
Alianne	We travel where the wind takes us, and drink in all the wonders this world has to offer.
Alianne	Only an adventurer can understand the joy of such freedom─of discovering hidden places and experiencing sights and sounds that few may ever know.
Alianne	The passing years have begun to take their toll on the old man, but no force save death itself will sate his appetite for adventure!
Yellowjacket	The fishbacks and their Serpent Reaver lackeys cannot be allowed to establish a permanent base in these lands.
Yellowjacket	You must uncover the truth behind who or what is lurking in these caves, adventurer. The peace of western La Noscea may depend on it!
Baderon	Aye, such a task was on the books. “Was,” mind. I'm afraid that ship 'as already sailed, friend.
Dolorous Bear	Ah. Might you be the adventurer who accepted the job of investigating Sastasha?
Dolorous Bear	Hmph. It would seem that ship has not only sailed, but now returns to harbor, none the worse for its voyage. A pity. We dragged our boots too long on this one.
Emanafa	No matter. The wheel will turn and our chance will come.
Dolorous Bear	You are right, of course. But there shall be no rest till we have attained our goal, lofty though it may be!
Kikina	Not a wink of sleep, great leader!
Dolorous Bear	Our aim, lest you wonder, is to perform such feats of heroism as will earn us a place in the songs of every alehouse in Eorzea. We mean to write a legend which will inspire adventurers as yet unborn to follow our shining example.
Dolorous Bear	Do you have such a goal? Large or small, it matters not. Only have a star to reach for and you will reach higher.
Dolorous Bear	Purpose can sustain you through times of hardship. Keep your eye on the prize, and all obstacles will be overcome in time.
Dolorous Bear	You would not think to stride into battle unclad, would you? Well, goals are as arms and armor for the spirit! I wish you fortune in your endeavors, milady/sir!
Baderon	Back then, are ye? With all yer limbs, an' a tale to tell, I'll wager.
Baderon	Fishbacks? An' there I was thinkin' ye'd only 'ave to crack a pirate skull or three. Seven hells... Ye turn yer back fer five bloody minutes, an' the scaly bastards've set up shop on yer bleedin' doorstep...
Baderon	Still, sounds like ye left 'em in pieces, so I don't s'pose they'll be carryin' out whatever mischief they was plannin'─unless they was plannin' on feedin' 'emselves to the fauna o' Sastasha, o' course. Anyroad, all's well that ends well!
Baderon	Thanks fer sheddin' some light on this mystery. I knew ye'd get the job done, lass/lad─ye always do!
Baderon	On behalf o' Limsa, I thank ye fer sheddin' some light on this mystery. Ye've lived up to yer reputation, an' I couldn't ask fer no more'n that.
Baderon	Now, I'll bet yer dyin' fer a rest, but just in case yer not, I was wonderin' if ye might be interested in takin' on another job? It just so 'appens that I've 'ad a request from our sister guild in Gridania, see.
Baderon	Seems the forest folk're in need of a 'venturer what can get things done.
Baderon	Fer them to ask fer 'elp like this, ye can bet the task won't be no skip through a sunny glade. But after the way ye dealt with our fishback infestation, I doubt it's anythin' ye can't 'andle.
Baderon	Give us a shout when yer ready, an' I'll lay it out fer ye.
Quest complete.