Open Water

Open Water

Quest giver

Soroban

Location

The Ruby Sea (X:38.5, Y:38.4)

Quest line

Stormblood Main Scenario Quests

Level

62

Experience

 102,000

Gil

 629

Previous quest

Once More, to the Ruby Sea

Next quest

Boys with Boats

Patch

4.0

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Main Scenario Progress: 417 / 960 (43.4%)

   

Stormblood Progress: 38 / 162 (23.5%)

   

“

One does not simply cross the Ruby Sea, as Soroban well knows.

— In-game description

Steps

• Follow Lyse.

• Speak with Soroban.

• Speak with Tansui.

Journal

• One does not simply cross the Ruby Sea, as Soroban well knows.

Dialogue

Accepting the Quest

Soroban: Now, in order to reach the shores of Othard, you will need to cross the resplendent waters you see before you. However, this is easier said than done.
Soroban: To set forth without making the necessary preparations is to invite the Confederacy to claim your vessel─and your life should you resist.
Soroban: But this fate can be avoided by paying the Ruby Tithe, thereby earning you the blessing of the pirate lords.
Soroban: So─let us go and greet them. Our destination is the isle to the west. 

Lyse: That doesn't look very far to me. [Forename], why don't we jump in and swim for it? I've had my fill of boats. 

Soroban: Hmm, an excellent idea! I think you shall find the water to your liking.
Soroban: I will use my ship to deliver those less inclined to the isle.

Following Lyse

Lyse: Right, this should be easy! And a good way to loosen up before the next fight, whenever it comes. 
Lyse: Twenty gil says I beat you there!

Optional

Lyse: <pant> <pant> ...Not bad. We'll call it a draw!

Gosetsu: Ho, what spirit you two have to delight in this simple joy so readily!

Alisaie: Not that I've anything against the occasional dip in the ocean, but to dive in on a whim is a bit...hm.

Speaking with Soroban

Soroban: Ah, there you are. I trust you enjoyed yourselves. 
Soroban: Follow me, my friends. The one with whom we must speak is a man named Tansui.

Optional

Soroban: This one is Tansui. Come, come, introduce yourselves.

Lyse: Ugh... My clothes have mostly dried, but they're a bit clingy. Still, no regrets!

Gosetsu: Doma's position on the Confederacy could be best described as one of "guarded acceptance." They are pirates, aye, but they adhere to a code and are a stabilizing force in the Ruby Sea.

Alisaie: I wonder—Lominsan pirates have been known to say things like, "Arrr," but surely pirates on the opposite side of the world would use different expressions? "Errr," or "Urrr," or "Arururu," perhaps?

Speaking with Tansui

Tansui: ...I fear you have the advantage of me.
Tansui: Most honorable and esteemed [Forename] [Surname]. I am Tansui, a humble mate who serves at the pleasure of the Confederacy's captain.
Tansui: As you are in the company of the shellback, I presume we have business to discuss...