Quest:The War of the Wine Shops

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The War of the Wine Shops
Level 148
Type Solo
Starts with Akhmâra
Starts at The Full Belly
Start Region Umbar Baharbêl
Map Ref [17.2S, 98.6W]
Ends with Akhmâra
Ends at The Drowned Prince
End Region Umbar Baharbêl
Map Ref [18.4S, 99.1W]
Quest Group Umbar Baharbêl
Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue

'He is cheating! I know he is cheating! I don't know how he is cheating but I will figure it out. Or maybe you will.

'I am Akhmâra, owner of the finest wine shop in town, and my rival Mutâz is a liar and a cheat and a good-for-nothing! Please, kind stranger, help me uncover the nature of his misdeeds and I will repay you.'

Background

Two wine shop owners suspect each other of dishonest business practices.

Objective 1

  • Read the manifest at The Drowned Prince in the Sail-haven

Akhmâra asked you to investigate her business rival.
His shop, The Drowned Prince, can be found in the Sail-haven of Umbar Baharbêl.

The Drowned Prince Manifest: In hasty, chunky handwriting, you read the following:
1 cask Mereham Rose 3014
1 cask Bergraw White 3012
2 casks Winbury Red 3013
1 cask Iáphel Red 3014
All goods paid for
- Captain Nishak

Objective 2

  • Talk to Mutâz at the Drowned Prince in the Sail-haven

There is nothing suspicious in The Drowned Prince's latest shipping manifest. Perhaps a conversation with its proprietor would yield some clues.
The proprietor, Mutâz, can be found outside his shop in the Sail-haven of Umbar Baharbêl.

Mutâz: 'How is business? It is wonderful! Wine is equally welcome at celebrations and commiserations, and there is no shortage of either in the city. It... could be better, though. My rival, Zâkh Okhon, the Full Belly, is stealing some of my customers away. Its owner is a liar and a cheat and a good-for-nothing! I know she is hiding something.
'I heard a rumour that she waters down her wine. I implore you on behalf of all honest businesspeople and wine-lovers everywhere... find out what she's doing, and how she's doing it!'

Objective 3

  • Read the manifest at The Full Belly in the Upper Ward

Mutâz said that Akhmâra is the one guilty of underhanded business practices and has asked you to investigate her.
Search for clues around Akhmâra's shop, The Full Belly, in the Upper Ward of Umbar Baharbêl.

The Full Belly Manifest: In familiar, chunky handwriting, you read the following:
1 cask Mereham Rose 3014
2 cask Bergraw White 3012
1 casks Winbury Red 3013
2 cask Iáphel Red 3014
All goods paid for
- Captain Nishak

Objective 4

  • Talk to Akhmâra at The Full Belly in the Upper Ward

The Full Belly's import manifest looks shockingly similar to its rival's.
Akhmâra can be found outside her wine shop, the Full Belly, in the Upper Ward of Umbar Baharbêl.

Akhmâra: 'What do you think you are doing? I asked you to investigate The Drowned Prince, not my own shop! Now tell me, what tricks is my dolt of a brother employing?'
Now that you think of it, she and Mutâz do share a resemblance.
'Yes, we are twins! What of it? Our parents left us these shops after their passing. He and I could not agree on how to run them so we each took one shop for ourselves, and I swear I will not rest until I prove to him that my ways are better!'
You share that both the twins are ordering the same goods from the same suppliers in almost the same quantities.
'What? That is absurd. His wine tastes like swill, and I sell only the finest vintages! That is IT! I am going down there myself and getting to the bottom of this!'
Akhmâra storms off to confront her brother Mutâz

Objective 5

  • Talk to Akhmâra at the Drowned Prince in the Sail-haven

Akhmâra plans to confront her brother, Mutâz, at his shop.
Go to The Drowned Prince in the Sail-haven of Umbar Baharbêl to witness the confrontation.

Akhmâra: 'You know, if we place one large order with Nishak, we could negotiate for a better price than if we ordered separately...' Mutâz says. 'I wonder what other costs we could trim if we worked together?' Akhmâra asks. Finally the two notice you have arrived.
'Oh, your job is done. My brother and I have business to discuss. Come see me if you need to buy wine!'
'No, come see me!' Mutâz interjects.
Akhmâra wheels on him. 'What? No. Come to me. I met you first and my wine tastes better because it is not kept as hot as the roof-tops at noon.'
'I do not keep my wine too hot!' Mutâz protests.
You have your reward. Perhaps you should escape this argument before you get drawn into it any further.
The War of the Wine Shops has reached a peaceful conclusion... for today, at least
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