If I'm going to run this fortress one day, I need to build up a good profit base.

Now, I consider myself a talented merchant. I know my business and my customers, and I carry only the best quality stock. But recently, my bottom line's been taking a beating.

It's disconcerting.

You can't play the politics game without a solid Kinah base, and selling groceries is just not cutting it. I need something with a higher profit margin.

Don't look now, but Shaoranyerk over there, she made a killing selling jewels to rich fops. And I've got better marketing skills than she does.

I've read in the tabloids that fans made of Giant Hissing Frillneck manes are popular as well as pricey. Shall we try it?

Great!

Let's start with five Frillneck Manes. That'll be enough to see if they're strong sellers.

Oh, and be careful with the manes. Quality counts in merchandising.

If this works, I'll be able to run for city council next season!

Oh...well...

Don't worry about me. If I let one little rejection deter me, then I don't deserve to succeed on my chosen path.

I'll figure out something!

your character, you're back!.

Shaoranyerk just left. She was over her snooping, trying to see what I was planning. She'll be surprised when I scoop the market on fans!

Were you able to collect some good samples?

Oh, your character, you said you'd help.

I wanted to get started sooner, rather than later. Oh well, Mela are selling pretty well today, but please try to remember my request the next time you're out.

Wow! These are fantastic! The texture, the color, the quality! This is going to work! I can feel it. Shaoranyerk is going to be so jealous.

I heard hunting Giant Hissing Frillnecks can be quite challenging. Thank you for taking the time. I really appreciate it.

Here, take these. You deserve a reward!

1. Collect manes from Giant Hissing Frillnecks and bring them to Octavia.

   Frillneck Mane x5

Hunt Giant Hissing Frillnecks and collect their manes for Octavia.

Octavia sells groceries at the Eltnen Fortress, but aspires to greater things. She asked you to help by getting Frillneck Manes for her profit-base-building project.

She was thrilled with the manes you delivered and gave you a nice reward.