Nonotta Notta is a non-player character in Final Fantasy XIV. She is the Dreamer in charge of the Hatching-tide celebration in Thanalan and the main assistant of Jihli Aliapoh.
History[]
Hatching-tide 2015[]
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2015 edition artwork.
Jihli Aliapoh was again visited by the Archons, this time in her dream she saw spriggan-shaped adventurers following an auspicious spriggan, who guided them to a wondrous treasure. She asks the Warrior of Light to use the illusory magic of the Sylphs to transform into a spriggan and bring her vision to life. Once returned to Jihli Aliapoh, the Warrior of Light reported about an unusual spriggan holding a checkered egg. Jihli recognized the auspicious spriggan from her vision, and convinced once again that the prophecy of the Archons is coming true, she asks for help in tracking the spriggan, so that he can guide the Warrior of Light to the treasure of which the Archons have spoken.[2]
Jihli said that in her vision, she saw the spriggan leave Gridania to Ul'dah. Jihli asked the Warrior of Light to go to the city-state and speak with her assistant Nonotta. Nonotta confirms that the auspicious spriggan has entered Ul'dah, but bandits calling themselves "Shellshockers" have also arrived in the city to hunt the creature. Nonotta asked the Warrior of Light to help the spriggan escape. After the Warrior of Light helps the spriggan, they return to Nonotta and inform her of the spriggan's safe escape. Nonotta is relieved to hear of the spriggan's escape and is glad that everything is occurring as Jihli's vision predicted. But just as she is about to explain the next stage of the prophecy, the leader of the Shellshocker approaches and speaks to her with suspicious familiarity, and Nonotta tries to disguise it by pretending not to know him.[3]
Nonotta has asked Warrior of Light to go to Limsa Lominsa to defend the auspicious spriggan. Warior of Light meets with Motte, the Dreamer in charge of the Hatching-tide festivities in La Noscea. Motte also asks the Warrior of Light to protect the auspicious spriggan, who leaves a fragmentary message of big eggs and lucky treasures. His Dreamers have been locating the treasure sites. When the Warrior of Light returned with a lucky egg, Motte says she is sure that egg contained the prophesied treasure. But when Jihli arrives to testify, the auspicious spriggan also appears to Motte. Forced to confess, Motte explained that the events of the day were nothing more than a drama staged by her and the other Dreamers. She said that in the end, she was to replace the contents of the lucky egg with a treasure map that would guide Jihli to the Bismarck. and apologetically, Motte asks that the Warrior of Light also go to the Bismarck, to partake of the "wonderful treasure" that she and her accomplices have prepared. When they arrive, they discover that her Dreamers have organized a surprise party for her. Jihli is thrilled to see so many sympathizers coming together to share the warmth of their hearts, and recalls the words that the Archons of old spoke to her in her dream.[4]
Hatching-tide 2016[]
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2016 edition artwork.
Jihli Aliapoh again had a dream that she believes is a vision sent by the Twelve Archons. She tells that she dreamed of a scene of revelry with Eorzeans from all over gathering in Gridania to participate in an egg hunt and other festivities. Although the dream grew too bright to see it herself, she recalls with confidence that at the height of the celebration, a chosen egg cracked to reveal a gold treasure. Jihli then asked the Warrior of Light to help her recreate the scene in her dream, promising to share the prophesied wealth if they succeed.[5]
Nonotta provided more details on how to recreate Jihli's vision. She explained that the Dreamers, along with the Black Rabbit Traders of Gridania, have created three Hatching-tide activities and asks the Warrior of Light to participate in them.[5] After the Warrior of Light has performed her tasks, Nonotta reports that although the festival is going splendidly, the Hatching-tide has not yet arrived. Intrigued as to why there is no sign of the Archons' gift, and noting Jihli's somewhat disappointed expression, she has asked the Warrior of Light to ask Jihli if there were any details from the dream that she forgot to mention. While the Warrior of Light was talking to Jihli, Nonotta runs up and exclaims that the egg chosen for the hatching ceremony was stolen by a spriggan. Although annoyed at first, Jihli has a sudden revelation: the egg hunt in her dream was for a single egg. Excited, she declares that the real hunt has begun and asks the Warrior of Light to help find the thieving spriggan.[6]
Nonotta discovering it was a chocobo egg.
They discover that the spriggan left the egg in a stable in Bentbranch Meadows. Keitha reveals that the egg was actually a chocobo egg, and because they are extremely delicate she scolds Jihli for trying to decorate and display it. Nonotta realizes his mistake and apologizes. Keitha then invites everyone to witness the egg hatching, and afterwards, while the two Dreamers worry about the newly hatched chocobo, Jihli has another epiphany: the bird's golden feathers must have been the "gold treasure" she dreamed of. Although not entirely accurate, both Jihli and Nonotta agree that the prophecy has been fulfilled.[6]
Hatching-tide 2017[]
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2017 edition artwork.
This year Jihli Aliapoh has seen a vision of a hovering egg, from which a chocobo emerges to startle people before going on to lay a magnificent, dazzling gemstone. Jihli asks the Warrior of Light for help in recreating her dream and directs them to the Hyrstmill in North Shroud, where Nonotta would give more detailed instructions. Nonotta challenged the Warrior of Light while assembling a floating egg of dubious origin, which she inadvertently revealed to be an invention she calls the eggshilaration system. Nonotta revealed that they were the ones who built the floating egg and asked to keep it a secret so as not to destroy Jihli's dreams.[7]
After alerting Jihli, she reports that the spriggan has gone to Gridania and started making mischief, scaring the townspeople indiscriminately. Before the Wood Wailers settle the matter with violence, Jihli has become determined to resolve the matter peacefully and asks the Warrior of Light to contact the spriggan. The Warrior of Light locates the spriggan, who goes by the name Riggy, and manages to calm him down. Apparently the creature was just imitating the Warrior of Light's actions with the eggshilaration system in hopes of making people happy. Jihli invited Riggy to be an official part of the festival, and together they return to Hyrstmill.[8]
Reflecting upon recent events, Jihli experiences an epiphany: the gemstone in her dream is none other than Riggy, who rode atop his magnificent rock and spread dazzling smiles to those around him. Grateful for your part in making her vision a reality, she spontaneously decides to gift you the eggshilaration system. Loath to part with her creation, Nonotta inadvertently reveals her secret, but much to her surprise, the truth impresses rather than upsets Jihli. After a tender moment, she changes her mind and gives the eggshilaration system as a gift to the Warrior of Light.[8]
Hatching-tide 2018[]
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2018 edition artwork.
Nonotta has recruited the Warrior of Light to help her with a Hatching-tide conundrum. According to Nonotta, Jihli Aliapoh has been denied her usual prophetic dream this year, and so the Dreamers have decided to organize an egg hunt around town. The festival eggs in question, however, have been stolen. She asks the Warrior of Light to help the Hatching-Tide Hunter, Leih Aliapoh, find the stolen eggs.[9]
Hatching-tide 2019[]
2019 edition artwork.
Jihli Aliapoh had another of her prophetic dreams, in which she witnessed Riggy hiding a fantastically decorated egg. Although it is unclear whether this alludes to some greater meaning, Jihli believed that the success of the festival depends on reconstituting the events that unfolded in her vision, and to that end she requested that Riggy and Nonotta make preparations for an egg hunt. Instead of simply hiding eggs in Gridania, Nonotta and Riggy have created some sort of puzzle, with a map and a series of cryptic clues showing the way. Warrior of Light and Jihli are also given Hatching-tide costumes, which, while serving no discernible purpose, are treated by Nonotta as being an essential part of the festivities.[10]
Riggy and Nonotta.
Warrior of Light and Jihli successfully deduce that the one in possession of the gilded topaz egg is Gabineaux, a prominent figure among the woodcutters of Central Shroud. Upon hearing the password, he happily hands over the prize in question, as instructed by Nonotta and Riggy, who arrive almost immediately after. Now that the gilded topaz egg has been presented to Nonotta and Riggy, the hunt is officially over. Nonotta and Riggy, through their efforts, have proven that the riddle they have created can indeed be solved by those with the necessary intellect and perseverance, and the next step is to allow the rest of the festival attendees to participate. Having participated in this year's activities rather than organizing them herself, Jihli vows not to be outdone by her assistants when the next Hatching-tide arrives.[11]
Hatching-tide 2020[]
2020 edition artwork.
Jihli Aliapoh says she has been blessed with another vision: this time not of historical heroes, but of fluffy rabbits. Nonotta, says that a legion of chickens meticulously acquired by her and Jihli have escaped from the hen house, jeopardizing their meticulous plans for this year's festivities. After Warrior of Light recovers the lost chickens, Nonotta invites Warrior of Light to join her in Mih Khetto's Amphitheater. Jihli rejoices to hear that the chickens have been returned, allowing the Hatching-tide to begin for real.[12]
Jihli Aliapoh explained that they were preparing this year's main event, a grand procession that will march through the streets of Gridania, presenting the children. Nonotta explains that several patrons recruited by the Dreamers are putting the finishing touches on the decorative eggs that will be the highlight of the event. She has asked the Warrior of Light to travel to the designated meeting place in her place to accept the shipments of eggs and deliver them back to her when the action is complete. Upon returning, Nonotta expresses her gratitude by finally being able to begin the procession. After completing the procession, Jihli thanked Warrior of Light and Nonotta for their efforts in making this year's Hatching-tide an unforgettable event, confessing that she left her post to participate in the procession.[13]
Hatching-tide 2021[]
2021 edition artwork.
Jihli Aliapoh had a vision wherein rabbits and chickens work paw in claw to decorate the town for the annual event. She explains, however, that there was a minor setback in the preparations and asks the Warrior of Light to look for Nonotta who had gone to get eggs from the poultry farmer. Nonotta introduces Master Pawlin, the owner of a flock of chickens. After hearing Nonotta's troubles, Warrior of Light is given the task of confronting an escaped chicken. Pawlin claims that he has a special blend for special occasions. Just as they finish feeding the chickens, an exhausted and miserable Nonotta begs the Warrior of Light to take on the dangerous duty of collecting eggs.[14]
Once collected, Nonotta is impressed with the Warrior of Light's unparalleled abilities. After they transport the cargo to Jihli, she accepts the eggs harshly and turns her attention to the important tasks of baking and painting. Meanwhile, Nonotta asks Warrior of Light to escort her to the front of the amphitheater, where she will distribute thank-you gifts to the crowd of Hatching-tide helpers. Jihli thanks them once again for their help, before commenting on the unusual number of moogles and sylphs present. The celebration, it seems, is a great success.[15]
Hatching-tide 2022[]
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2022 edition artwork.
Jihli Aliapoh said she dreamed of brave adventurers walking around the city, handing out decorative eggs in the company of strange-looking chickens and rabbits. To recreate her dream, Jihli invited Pawlin to bring his chickens to Gridania and, placed an order for a large quantity of mammets resembling the ones in her dream. Since the chickens had not yet become accustomed to their new environment, Jihli asked Warrior of Light to help him collect the eggs.
Nonotta rescuing Pawlin.
At the Greatloam Growery, Nonotta reports that some rare creatures known as "happy rabbits" have invaded the making and frightened the chickens. Pawlin tried to calm the creatures but ended up being attacked and had his costume ripped off. After the confusion both the rabbit and the last hen run away from the farm. Following the trail, the Warrior of Light discovered that the rabbits and chickens had fled out of town. In the Central Shroud, the Warrior of Light manages to round up the escaped creatures.
Back in town, Jihli thanks them profusely for their efforts, further explaining that the chickens have calmed down and seem ready and willing to offer their eggs in abundance. Nonotta offers to finish decorating the eggs so that Warrior of Light and her new friends can go out into the streets and distribute them exactly as Jihli imagined in her dreams.[16]
Hatching-tide 2023[]
2022 edition artwork.
Jihli Aliapoh admits that this year's vision was rather peculiar because it featured tonberries, creatures of myth known less for their seasonal whimsy and more for their habit of mercilessly stabbing things. Jihli also tells that Pawlin has sent a generous amount of eggs for the celebration, and she has needed to hire the Goldsmiths' Guild in Ul'dah to help decorate the eggs.
Nonotta fleeing from the attacked caravan.
Nonotta interrupted this brief relief with panicked reports of chaos in Central Shroud. The caravan of Archon eggs coming from Ul'dah had been attacked by angry sylphs and the delivery mammet went into a frenzy trying to stop the theft. Jihli theorizes that the reason for the attack must have been that the sylphs were jealous of the celebration, since they were unable to hold their own annual spring festival due to an incident.[17]
Hamlyn suggested using the same strategy they had just used in Gridania, disguise themselves as Tonberry and scare the sylphs away. To prevent further incidents, Hamlyn has the idea that they decorate the eggs with a Tonberry theme. Jihli accepts the suggestion and says that because the eggs are packed, they would still need a tonberry guard with the caravan.[18]
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In version 1.0, Nonotta was named "Kikina". In A Realm Reborn, many NPC names were reused in new characters and, "Kikina" was one of those names. Probably to differentiate from the other NPC, later when the Hatching-tide event returned to the game, Kikina was renamed to "Nonotta".
Citations[]
- ↑ Encyclopædia Eorzea: The World of Final Fantasy XIV Volume III, p. 058
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest
Great Eggspectations.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Poaching the Poachers.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Eggs Pluribus Unum.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest
Jihli Dreams of Egg Hunts.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Eggsaltation of a Lark.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest When Eggs Fly.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Eggsistential Crisis.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Uneggseptable Losses.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Eggstreme Eggstrapolation.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Deus Eggs Machina.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest The Eggth Umbral Calamity.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest A Procession Eggstraordinaire.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Fowl Demands.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest A Poultry Sum.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Hippity, Hoppity, Happily.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Get Along and Play Knife.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Chaos, Carnage, Eggs.