The Root of the Problem

The Root of the Problem
Required Fame	Windurst Fame Level: 1
Level Restriction:	Level 50+ Black Mage
Starting NPC	Chumimi - Heavens Tower
Pack	None
Title	Paragon of Black Mage Excellence
Repeatable	Yes, after Memory reset
Description	The cause of the star trees' poor growth seems to lie in the Toraimarai Canal. First, bring some silk cloth to Profressor Koru-Moru so he can improve his magic doll. Then take the magic doll into the Toraimarai Canal to carry out an inspection.

Previous Quest	Next Quest
Recollections	None
Requirements
Silk Cloth "Sluice Surveyor Mk. I"
Rewards
Wizard's Petasos

Walkthrough

Begin quest by speaking with Chumimi as Black Mage in the basement of Heavens Tower. Zoning out of the tower is required after finishing the previous quest. After the cutscene, trade a Silk Cloth to Koru-Moru (E-7) in Windurst Walls. Return to Chumimi afterwards to recieve the "Sluice Surveyor Mk. I". Map 1 Map 2 Proceed to Toraimarai Canal and locate two ??? points. Manafont is required so make sure you are on Black Mage. You must examine the point when it is in front of you. If you are too far away or on the opposite side of the concrete grate, you will receive a message that you cannot examine further. The first ??? is in the North-east corner of (H-7) on map 1. From the Survival Guide follow the left wall until you come to a grate blocking the path. The "???" Will be right there. The second ??? is at (I-9) on (map 1). At one of the ??? you'll get a cutscene then be asked for "the Mage's black power". Use Manafont, then check the ??? again for another cutscene. This is usually the second point you examine, however there is a very low chance that the first point can require it too. You do not need to be on Black Mage for the rest of the quest Go to (J-8) and click on the ??? for a cutscene and to pop Magic Sludge, a Dark Elemental NM. There are 2 ??? right beside each other here. The correct one is the one that is not glowing. The NM is highly resistant to physical damage and magic to a lesser extent. If there are multiple BLMs in the same party, the NM credit will only go to whoever initiates the CS to pop it. There is a 3 minute waiting period before another NM can be spawned after it is killed. Click the ??? again for another cutscene Return to Chumimi for the final cutscene and your reward.

Optional Dialogue

• The following steps are optional.
• Speak to Kupipi in Heavens Tower to receive an earthen charm.
• Travel to Inner Horutoto Ruins and go through the Sealed Portal at the Three Mage Gate.
  • Alternately, if you possess a Rhinostery certificate, you can enter Toraimarai Canal to get to this section of Inner Horutoto Ruins.
  • The quickest way to finish this cutscene, is to use the Toraimarai Canal Survival Guide teleport. It places you right outside of the zone to the ruins. This is right by the Gate of Earth.
• Examine the Gate of Earth at (I-7) for a cutscene.