What Women Want

Have you ever been in love? Have you ever felt your heart leap at the sight of your beloved, or your pulse race at the sound of their voice?

No? I know members of your race laugh at such emotions. What a pity! You have no idea how much you're missing...

(Only Elves and Humans may undertake this quest.)

Have you ever been in love? Have you ever felt your heart leap at the sight of your beloved, or your pulse race at the sound of her voice? I can think of nothing else; I cannot eat or sleep or even work!

But I lack the courage to confess my feelings, so I suffer in silence. But I must know! I have decided to pour my heart out to her in a letter, but who will deliver it for me? It must be someone trustworthy -- this is too important to entrust to just anyone!

(Only Elves and Humans who are at least level 2 may undertake this quest.)

Have you ever been in love? Have you ever felt your heart leap at the sight of your beloved, or your pulse race at the sound of her voice? I can think of nothing else; I cannot eat or sleep or even work! If she would only have me, I would gladly devote the rest of my life to making her happy...

• Ask about Arujien's beloved.

If I tell you her name, you must give me your word that you will not reveal it -- I would sooner die than embarrass her publicly! Well... Her name is Greenis. Even saying her name aloud makes my heart beat faster!

But I must know if she has feelings for me as well. If she does not, I won't burden her with my love.

Will you help me?

• Say yes.

Thank you! I won't forget your kindness.

Obviously, I can't approach Greenis directly -- what would people say! -- but she has a younger sister, Gatekeeper Mirabel. She will know Greenis' heart, and she can be trusted to be discreet. Take this letter to Mirabel and return to me with her answer.

My happiness depends on you!

Have you learned anything about Greenis' feelings for me? What did Mirabel say? Oh, you haven't spoken to her yet?!

Please hurry! This waiting is tearing me apart!

So Mirabel said to ask Trader Herbiel? He is Greenis' uncle, of course, but it would be awkward for me to approach him on so...sensitive...a subject. But if Mirabel thinks he can help... Perhaps you would be willing to speak with him for me? Please show him my letter, then hurry back and give me his advice!

What did Herbiel say? Do I have a place in Greenis' heart? Tell me! You have the power to make me the happiest Elf in the world...or to shatter my heart to pieces.

• Tell him Greenis has feelings for him, too.
• Tell him to forget Greenis.

Eva be praised! I want to shout my happiness to the whole forest! I have one more favor to ask of you, my friend. I've written a book of poems to give Greenis, but now I find myself a little embarrassed to deliver it in person. Some of the poems are rather...intimate. Perhaps you could take it to her and come tell me her reaction? Whatever Herbiel says, I must hear it from her lips before I can fully believe it...

No...I can't believe it! How can I go on living with the pain of her rejection? I am nothing more than love's fool. Pity me, my friend!

Well, thank you for your efforts on my behalf. Take this for your trouble -- I have no use for worldly possessions now...

Ah, so this is where my love has brought me! How I wish I had never said anything to her. Ignorance was bliss compared to the pain of the truth! How will I ever show my face in the village again?

Well, you've been a faithful friend, and I'm sure you did the best you could. Take this for your trouble -- I have no use for worldly possessions now, and I want you to have it...

Have you given Greenis my book of poems yet? No?! Please hurry. My nerves can't stand the strain of waiting!

Arujien? I had heard rumors that he had feelings for me, but I never gave them any thought. I wish he had spoken to me personally rather than send a messenger! This is very awkward...

Oh, Arujien sent me a Book of Poems? I see...

Please know that I appreciate his thoughtfulness, but...

This is very difficult for me to say. I must write him a letter explaining that someone else has already captured my heart...

You haven't delivered my reply to Arujien yet? Please...sometimes the kindest cut is the one delivered swiftly. Your hesitation simply prolongs a a painful situation. Please go to him at once.

Again!? Sigh... Every year around this time, some poor soul always seems to fall head-over-heels for sister. But what does any of this have to do with me? I have no idea what my sister thinks of Arujien or anyone else; from what I can tell, her heart has never been warmed by thoughts of love and romance.

Perhaps I'm mistaken, though -- Greenis and I have never been particularly close, and I'm probably the last person she would confide in. Perhaps my Uncle Herbiel would know more. He raised us like his own children, after all.

Stop bothering me with this foolishness! I warn you: I'm this close to sending you somewhere where you'll never bother anyone ever again! If you want insights into my sister's romantic life, go pester my uncle, Trader Herbiel.

My niece Greenis? Yes, I raised her and her sister after my brother and his wife were killed. She is a woman now, of course, but still as innocent as a child about the ways of the world.

Arujien, eh? A fine lad, though a tad cautious. Still, I'm sure he and Greenis would be a good match. I can't imagine that she would object...

Tell Arujien he has my blessing to court Greenis.