The Symbol of Love

The Symbol of Love

Quest giver

Astrid

Location

Old Gridania (X:10.2, Y:9.4)

Quest line

Valentione's Day (2024)

Level

15

Experience

 1,440

Gil

 239

Next quest

It's All about Heart

Patch

6.55

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Astrid is not-so-subtly indicating her desire for you to approach.

※ This quest is available for a limited time only.

— In-game description

Rewards

• 1   Love Heart

Steps

• Search for Emilie.
• Speak with Astrid.

Journal

• Astrid is not-so-subtly indicating her desire for you to approach.
  • ※ This quest is available for a limited time only.
    
• In need of a helping hand, Astrid de Valentione, head emissary of the Valentione's Day celebrations, asks that you check on the whereabouts of the apprentice emissary Emilie, who has been preparing a mysterious surprise for the day's festivities near Fen-YII Fineries. Being the chivalrous soul that you are, you happily oblige.
  • ※ Please note that you will be unable to complete this quest after the seasonal event has ended. For details, please check the Lodestone.
    
• You find Emilie practicing under the trees not a stone's throw from Fen-YII Fineries. She is grateful for your concern but remains coy as to what exactly has kept her occupied for so long. She insists you return to Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre if you wish to find out.

Dialogue

Accepting the quest:

Astrid: Hello there, friend! Can you feel that? Love is in the air, just waiting to be snatched up by questing hands!

Astrid: That means Valentione's Day is upon us once more, and I, Astrid de Valentione, and my fellow emissaries are here to support all who would avail themselves of this bounty!

Astrid: You have the air of one in constant pursuit of adventure...and what greater adventure is there than to fall head over heels for another? Welcome, my friend, to the festival of ardor and affection!

Astrid: ...Come to think of it, an intrepid adventurer like you might be just what I require. Might I ask a favor of you?

Astrid: A fellow emissary by the name of Emilie departed earlier to prepare a little surprise for our festivities, you see, but she's been gone for quite some time. I would like you to make sure she hasn't gotten herself into trouble.

Astrid: I would go myself or ask one of my associates to check up on her, but all are busy guiding our love-starved revelers. Will you do me this favor?

Astrid: I am in your debt!

Astrid: Before she left, Emilie said she would be practicing under the trees near Fen-YII Fineries. No doubt you will find her there.

Searching for Emile:

Emilie: If I shift the angle just the teensiest bit, I bet I can triple the cuteness factor! No, quadruple it!

Emilie: Whoa!

Emilie: Erm...who might you be?

Emilie: Oooh, Astrid asked you to check on me? Well, isn't that sweet of you! It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, [Forename]!

Emilie: I suppose you're wondering what I've been practicing here, so far away from prying eyes...

Emilie: Patience, my friend, patience! If you truly wish to see what I've been cooking up, pray come to Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre!

Speaking with Astrid:

Astrid: You brought her back as promised! Thank you, [Forename].

Astrid: She intends to demonstrate her─what did she call it? Right, “love heart” on stage in just a moment. You can be part of her very first audience!

Astrid: That was, erm, yes...cute! So this is what you've been working on!

Emilie: The Gridanians are a reserved people who have long been reluctant to openly express their feelings to one another.

Emilie: Yet I believe it is of utmost importance that we open our hearts to those we hold dear─in this season of love most of all. Now is the time for everyone to shed their fears and wear their affections on their sleeve!

Emilie: That's what inspired me to come up with the love heart. I can only hope this simple expression is enough to motivate people to act!

Astrid: Well it certainly appears to have made an impression! Navigating matters of love is oft a nerve-racking task even for the boldest of us. Yet with this gesture, I believe you've given the townsfolk the perfect means to convey their feelings!

Astrid: Emilie, I encourage you to go about the city and perform the pose before any you might find floundering in the ocean of love. Go on and ignite the passion in their hearts!

Emilie: Leave it to me!

Emilie: Would you mind lending a hand as well, [Forename]? As an adventurer, I'm sure you've touched the hearts of many. There are doubtless few more qualified to guide others in pursuing─and realizing─their passion!

Emilie: Wonderful! Now, before we set forth, I would ask you to remain on the stage for a while so we can judge your pose. Considering the import of our mission, I'm afraid we can't leave until it is flawless.

Emilie: My, I am equal amounts impressed and envious that you managed to perfect the gesture in so short a time! It took me ages just to get the hands right...

Astrid: Ideally, I would like you both to get started immediately, yet I do wish we had another emissary...

???: Then how serendipitous it is that I am here to offer my services!

Astrid: L-Lisette!?

Astrid: Ah, I believe an introduction is in order. The esteemed personage before you is none other than Lisette de Valentione, my dear sister and predecessor as emissary of Valentione's Day.

Lisette de Valentione: Oh Astrid, ever one for propriety. Let not her introduction intimidate you, my dear. Call me Lisette, Lissie─whatever you fancy.

Astrid: Yes, well... Pleased though I am for your offer, should you not be enjoying the festivities with your beloved?

Lisette de Valentione: My adorable Astrid, though I may have relinquished the burden of leadership, I have not abandoned my duty as a herald of love.

Lisette de Valentione: You said yourself that you lack for capable help. And I am here, yes? As a daughter of House Valentione, I cannot stand by as the flames of ardor dwindle.

Emilie: Let her help, Astrid. It might be just what she needs before her rendezvous with Hortefense!

Lisette de Valentione: Emilie! I told you about that in confidence!

Astrid: Aha, so that's the way of it. In that case, your aid is most welcome.

Lisette de Valentione: Well...with that settled, let us go forth and quicken the seeds of romance yet to sprout throughout Gridania. Pray teach me this pose of yours, Emilie.

Emilie: Yes [sir/ma'am]! Might I suggest we split up? Our adventurer friend here can handle Old Gridania, whilst Lissie and I cover New Gridania.

Emilie: Given the season, you shall no doubt find more than one individual who is flummoxed by their feelings. Strike our pose before these lost souls, and with an outpouring of love grant them the courage to tell what's in their hearts.

Astrid: There are a few areas in particular I'd like you to visit once you're ready. Just say the word and we can begin!

You have learned the emote Love Heart!