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Call of the Sea
Main story quest #23, level 15. 79th of 102 in play order.
Quest giver: Bartholomew, Ul'dah - Steps of Thal (X 10.7, Y 12.9).
Steps
- Speak with Baderon
at the Drowning Wench in Limsa Lominsa.
Journal
- Bartholomew has information that may be of interest to you.
- 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.
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Phoenix Down'.Phoenix Down reward is a regular Final Fantasy item. It first appeared in Final Fantasy II. It reached the original game only in its Game Boy Advance remake.Characters 3
Baderon, at the Drowning Wench in Limsa Lominsa, has sent word that he needs a capable adventurer.
What you know from earlier quests 15
- #1 Coming to Limsa Lominsa: Baderon registers you at the Adventurers' Guild. He says the Calamity, a disaster, blurred everyone's memories, even of the heroes called Warriors of Light. He shields you from a suspicious Yellowjacket. He is the only son of Lodewicus, the guild's founder, and left home young.
- #10 Close to Home: Baderon sends you to touch the aetheryte, a travel crystal, to see Swozblaet
with an old 
octant, and to visit the Arcanists' Guild. He blames the Calamity, or the ale, for his poor memory. He urges you to help people in need. - #11 Glory Days: Baderon laughs at the gift: he has hated
aurelia umbrellas since his days as a sellsword, a fighter for hire, when even salt and a campfire did not help. Few sellswords keep all their fingers, so he earned the respected nickname "Tenfingers". - #15 The Rats in the Wharf: Baderon pays you from a huge sack left by a stranger, who said the rats' scurrying noise was driving him mad. Baderon thinks the man was already a bit unwell in the head and doubts he can ever find peace.
- #19 On to Summerford: Staelwyrn
, the farm's owner, is Baderon's old mate. He runs it with mostly reformed pirates, trying to bring life back to soil the Calamity ruined. Baderon gave you a glowing recommendation and tells you to work hard and impress 'the old bastard'. - #22 Fool Me Once: Ancreta
says the Yellowjackets hire adventurers only through the Adventurers' Guild. The panel notes add that this means Baderon: official work for adventurers in Limsa goes through him. - #27 Bait and Swat: Baderon calls the pact a farce that only bought Limsa time. He is sure the kobolds hoard crystals to summon their god, Titan
. With no Company of Heroes to save them this time, he offers to ask the Yellowjackets to guard the Stead. - #43 A Pound of Cure: Baderon has an Eorzean version of this quest's proverb about prevention and cure, using 'onze' and 'ponze', Eorzea's words for ounce and pound.
- #47 Just Deserts: Baderon promises fair treatment for Sevrin
; a Yellowjacket who hands out punishments is his friend. He gives you free room and board at the Wench and signs you up for leves (paid odd jobs) with T'mokkri
. He suspects some pirates of the kidnappings. - #48 Sky-high: Baderon points you to the Skylift in middle La Noscea, a big scaffold on the cliff called the Descent, used to haul cargo. He hears the workers need help with odd jobs, and sends you to its head, Wyrkrhit
. - #68 Men of the Blue Tattoos: Ahtbyrm
told Baderon the whole tale, and he thanks you. He jokes that the only man who can read the script is Baderon himself. He calls you one of his regulars and trusts you. What he reads tells him trouble is brewing. - #69 Feint and Strike: Baderon was once a sellsword, a fighter for hire, and learned to read the script of the Sahagin, the "fishbacks," from orders taken off dead foes. He sees the Victory attack was a decoy, guesses Swiftperch is the real target, and sends you to Reyner
. - #70 High Society: Baderon nearly snorts ale at the news of your rise. He says the Bismarck, a fine restaurant, caters the banquet, and sends you to J'nasshym
for clothes. The box holds 
dress shoes: a gift from him and everyone you have helped. - #71 A Mizzenmast Repast: Baderon tells you to wear the shoes and hold your head high. He described you to Zanthael
only by your shoes. When you collapse at the banquet, he drags you back to the Wench, blames too much cake, and says the Admiral wants a word. - #73 The Lominsan Envoy: Baderon is stunned and proud that you are the Admiral's personal envoy. He describes the grim forest folk of Gridania and the crafty merchants of Ul'dah, warns of intrigue, beastmen and their primals, and wishes you good fortune as you board the airship.
Bartholomew is in the sultanate and has news that may interest you, if you plan to visit Limsa Lominsa.
What you know from earlier quests 1
- #73 The Lominsan Envoy: Bartholomew checks the Admiral's seal on your letter and lets you through to the Flame General.
What you know from earlier quests 2
- #71 A Mizzenmast Repast: You glimpse Raubahn in your vision of the final moments of the Battle of Carteneau, which comes to you as Merlwyb
tells of the Warriors of Light. - #73 The Lominsan Envoy: Raubahn Aldynn is General of Ul'dah's Immortal Flames. You remind him of an old comrade. He says wolves, like the Garleans, cannot be tamed, fears Legatus Gaius van Baelsar
could strike, calls the realm "an alliance in name only," and backs Merlwyb's memorial.
- #71 A Mizzenmast Repast: You glimpse Raubahn in your vision of the final moments of the Battle of Carteneau, which comes to you as Merlwyb
What happens in this quest spoilers for this quest
- Baderon greets you loudly by name, pleased the adventurer is you. He confirms the job but warns it is dangerous and not for the faint of heart. If you still want it, he offers to explain the details.
- Bartholomew once went with the Flame General on an official visit to Limsa Lominsa, where he met Baderon. Baderon has a job for a capable adventurer, and Bartholomew says no one has better credentials than you.
What the Japanese, French and German versions say 5
Japanese
EN Call of the Sea
JA 「海都で待つ仕事」, 'The Job Awaiting in the Sea Capital'
海都 (kaito), 'Sea Capital', is Limsa Lominsa's nickname, like 森都, 'Forest Capital', for Gridania and 砂都, 'Sand Capital', for Ul'dah. The title uses it.
EN 'I can think of none with better credentials than you. Baderon would doubtless be pleased were you to offer him your services.'
JA 「貴公は、飛空艇で三国を自由に旅することができる身。今一度、リムサ・ロミンサに赴き、溺れた海豚亭のバデロンの話を聞いてきてください。」, 'You are someone free to travel the three nations by airship. Please go to Limsa Lominsa once more and hear what Baderon at the Drowned Dolphin has to say.'
Sending you to Baderon, Bartholomew adds this practical reason.
French
EN 'Welcome to the Drownin' Wench!'
FR «Bienvenue, voyageuse/voyageur ! Le Dauphin noyé, c'est le foyer de tous les aventuriers !», 'Welcome, traveller! The Drowned Dolphin is the home of every adventurer!'
Baderon's tavern, the Drowning Wench, is «le Dauphin noyé», 'the Drowned Dolphin'. The English wench, an old word for a girl, becomes a dolphin.
German
EN 'Baderon, the proprietor of the Drowning Wench in Limsa Lominsa, has need of a capable adventurer.'
DE «Baderon, Besitzer der Schenke „Zur Ertränkten Sorge“ in Limsa Lominsa, ist auf der Suche nach einem fähigen Abenteurer.», 'Baderon, owner of the tavern “The Drowned Sorrow” in Limsa Lominsa, is looking for a capable adventurer.'
The name comes from „seine Sorgen ertränken“, 'to drown your sorrows' in drink.
EN '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.'
DE „Ich habe den Phönixgeneral einmal auf einer offiziellen Visite nach Limsa Lominsa begleitet.“, 'I once went with the Phoenix General on an official visit to Limsa Lominsa.'
Bartholomew calls Raubahn by this name. The English flame becomes the mythical firebird.
Dialogue 10 lines
Accepting the quest
Flame soldier
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.
- JA ラウバーン局長との面会、お疲れさまでした。 ‘Thank you for your trouble in meeting Director Raubahn.’ English hopes your stay in the sultanate was pleasant; Japanese thanks you for meeting Director Raubahn.
- JA 見事に大役を果たされた、その腕を見こんで、ひとつ、お頼みしたいことがあるのです。 ‘Trusting in the skill with which you splendidly fulfilled that great role, there is something I would like to ask of you.’ Japanese guard asks a favour outright; English guard merely offers information.
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.
- DE Ich habe den Phönixgeneral einmal auf einer offiziellen Visite nach Limsa Lominsa begleitet. ‘I once went with the Phoenix General on an official visit to Limsa Lominsa.’ Bartholomew calls Raubahn by this name. The English flame becomes the mythical firebird.
I can think of none with better credentials than you. Baderon would doubtless be pleased were you to offer him your services.
- JA 貴公は、飛空艇で三国を自由に旅することができる身。今一度、リムサ・ロミンサに赴き、溺れた海豚亭のバデロンの話を聞いてきてください。 ‘You are someone free to travel the three nations by airship. Please go to Limsa Lominsa once more and hear what Baderon at the Drowned Dolphin has to say.’ Sending you to Baderon, Bartholomew adds this practical reason.
- JA 貴公は、飛空艇で三国を自由に旅することができる身。 ‘You are one who can travel freely among the three nations by airship.’ English says no one has better credentials than you; Japanese says you can travel the three nations freely by airship.
Flame soldier
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.
Speaking to Baderon
Baderon
Welcome to the Drownin' Wench! Sit wherever ye like, lass/mate. I'll be with ye in a─
- FR Bienvenue, voyageuse/voyageur ! Le Dauphin noyé, c'est le foyer de tous les aventuriers ! ‘Welcome, traveller! The Drowned Dolphin is the home of every adventurer!’ Baderon's tavern, the Drowning Wench, is «le Dauphin noyé», 'the Drowned Dolphin'. The English wench, an old word for a girl, becomes a dolphin.
Well, well, if it ain't the one an' only [name]!
I was told a distinguished 'venturer might be reportin' fer duty. Fancy that 'venturer bein' you, eh!?
- JA おまえさんが来てくれたのなら、心配はいらないな。 ‘If it's you who has come, there's nothing to worry about.’ Japanese Baderon says with you here there's no need to worry; English only shows surprise.
Hm? Aye, I'm Baderon, all right. Who's askin'?
Ah, 'eard as I've got a job fer a capable 'venturer, ye say? Well, yer bloody right!
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.