I don't think I've seen you before. A new member of the crew? Or are you a novice adventurer? Well it doesn't matter what you are. [map 104000000] is always filled with new people. Anyway, do you need me for something? What? The latest news on the crewmembers?

Spilling the beans about that is no big deal, but can you do me a favor first? It's not much. I've been working on this boat a long time, and it's been showing in my arthritis. I'd like for you to gather up Small Snail Shells, which are good for people with arthritis. You give me those and I give you the information, deal?

I want 10 small snail shells for each of the following: , , and . Well, they can all be found in the forests near [map 104000000], so they shouldn't be hard to find. I'll be waiting.

Hmmm, if you say so, then there's nothing I can do for you. I'll be here if you change your mind.

Ohh, did you really gather up all the snail shells? Let's see if you brought the exact amount…

Brilliant! Now it's my turn. It's really not much, though. Mostly about the Cygnus Knights, along with some gossip about the Black Mage. People seem afraid that the Black Mage might be making a comeback.

Aside from that, rumor has it that whale meat is good for new arthritis medicine…and that the glaciers may show up around here soon. Oh, and there are some rumors about adventurers who've come looking to slay the Balrog. But the real eye-popping rumor is about the Black Mage.

Are you still short on the ingredients for the arthritis medicine? I need 10 each of the following: , , and .