Cooking Up a Culture

Quest giver: Hinageshi
Location: Old Sharlayan (X:3.9, Y:9.2)
Quest line: Faculty of Anthropology
Level: 80

Required items: 6 Hannish Staple
Requirements: Miner
Botanist
Experience: 112,200
Previous quest: Cultured Pursuits
Next quest: The Culture of Ceruleum
Patch: 6.0

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Hinageshi is ready to research.

— In-game description

Rewards

30 Hi-Cordial

Steps

(If Miner) Deliver Hannish Staples gathered from The Hamsa Hatchery to Hinageshi.
(If Botanist) Deliver Hannish Staples gathered from Giantsgall Grounds to Hinageshi

Journal

Hinageshi is ready to research.
Deliver the Hannish staples to Hinageshi.

Dialogue

Hinageshi: I've made a list of a few Hannish staples we require to emulate life in Radz-at-Han, and, well...there are certainly quite a few things you would struggle to procure here in Sharlayan.

Hinageshi: There is one in particular which is used to mae both vibrant dyes and special spices. Anyroad, best of luck gathering this in Thavnair!

If Miner:

System: The Hannish staples you require can be gathered near the Hamsa Hatchery.

If Botanist:

System: The Hannish staples you require can be gathered near the Giantsgall Grounds.

System: Faculty of Anthropology Deliveries are now available. By delivering the suggested items to Hinageshi and raising yourself in her esteem, you can help bring her and Professor Tankin a little closer together.

System: Items with a higher collectability will result in greater rewards upon delivery. Speak to Hinageshi to view the Custom Deliveries list.

Hinageshi: We won't get very far without at least a few goods from the regious we seek to emulate. But I trust you'll have no trouble procuring what we need.

Hinageshi: Oh my, what fine specimens you've found. And so vibrant! Yes, these will be most helpful indeed. Thank you!

Hinageshi: These leaves are dessicated before being turned into spices. They're commonly found in Hannish cooling as you might expect, but alchemists there also use them to fashion various medicinal tinctures.

System: In making your first successful delivery, you have begun to earn Hinageshi's trust.

System: Deliver the items Hinageshi needs, and deliver them often to improve your standing with the Faculty of Anthropology!

System: Professor Tankin and Hinageshi take the items you brought them and set to work emulating Hannish culture.

Hinageshi: Most colorful, would you not agree? Alas, one would surely freeze to death wearing these clothes in Sharlayan for very long...

Hinageshi: And while their cuisine is quite delectable, I must say it is rather spicy for my own palate. Perhaps their love for spices developed out of necessity?

Tankin: A fine hypothesis indeed, Hinageshi! Food is prone to expire all too quickly in climes such as Radz-at-Han's. Copious use of spices not only helps to increase one's appetite, it also masks any unpleasant odors that may come from food on the brink of spoiling.

Tankin: And with spoiling food comes the risk of harmful bacteria -- a likely reason for the region's struggles with sickness over the years. I can think of no better catalyst to spur innovation in medicine through the mastery of alchemy.

Tankin: This, for example -- a tonic to raise the body's core temperature to protect from the cold.

Hinageshi: Resourceful as always. Thank you, professor.

Tankin: Returning to their penchant for colorful hues, I believe I understand their reasoning for that as well. Simply put, primary colors stand out even under the unrelenting rays of the sun. Hence, everything from their buildings to their bracelets are made in bold, primary colors.

Tankin: And each color represents different concepts. Red, for example, represents fire. Its close relative, orange, represents the spiritual fire that rages within one's soul -- the very source of life itself. This is why they believe orange to be an auspicious color for would-be mothers and the like.

Hinageshi: Would-be...

Hinageshi: Y-You don't say! My, that is...good to know, Professor. What else can you tell us of Radz-at-Han?

Tankin: Oh, plenty! But I find experience to be the better teacher. So come, let us live as the Hannish do, and I am sure we will happen upon countless discoveries.

Hinageshi: Well, this is all going rather swimmingly! I had hoped this research might bring us closer together, but I never dreamed we would end up living together.

Hinageshi: Of course it would not have been possible without your help, and for that you have my thanks!

System: Hinageshi is pleased with your efforts. She now considers you a Fledgling Matchmaker!

(Optional) Tankin: I must say I have taken quite a liking to these spicy Hannish dishes. They do wonders for one's metabolism, and those of us in academia seldom have time to exercise, meaning they could even benefit one's health.

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