Quest:Searching for Swimming Spots

Searching for Swimming Spots
Level	Scaling
Type	Solo
Repeatable	Yes
Starts with	Merkhâma
Starts at	Furtherholm (Zír Aktar)
Start Region	Furtherholm (Zír Aktar)
Map Ref	[3.8S, 119.0W]
Ends with	Merkhâma
Quest Group	Midsummer

Walkthrough & Notes
Swimming spots can be found at five locations in the area Coordinates Directions / Description [4.2S, 119.0W] West side of the harbour [4.7S, 119.9W] Southern cove [2.9S, 119.5W] Northern channel [3.1S, 121.6W] Western beach [4.2S, 120.8W] South-western beach

Rewards
49  35   Legendary Item Experience 3 Midsummer Tokens

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'I must linger here and be available to guests who ask for help. Many ask for advice on where the best swimming places are, and I admit I do not know! I stand here all the time!' 'Were you to take some time to explore the island and test out places to swim, I will reward you when you return and tell me what you learned.' Background Visitors often ask Merkhâma where the best places to swim are, but she doesn't know. NOTE: This quest will be removed from your quest log when the current festival ends. Objective 1 Swim at the west side of the harbour Swim in the southern cove Swim in the northern channel Swim off the western beach Swim off the south-western beach Merkhâma has asked you to test various swimming spots around Furtherholm and then share your opinions with her. Hobbit/River Hobbit version What a dangerous place - this was a mistake! It's okay here, but way too deep There is entirely too much water here! This would be a lot nicer if the water was more shallow The water is deep and people are just watching you possibly drown! Non-Hobbit version Not a bad place to swim, but it is quite public. The water is warm and perfect for swimming. The water is cold and the waves are a bit much. The water in the channel is calm and warm. This is a nice, quiet place to swim. Objective 2 Talk to Merkhâma You have tested various swimming spots around Furtherholm. You should return to Merkhâma outside of The Cracked Flagon and share your opinions with her. Merkhâma: 'So <name>, how was the swimming?' Hobbit/River Hobbit version You tell her that the water is dangerous and visitors will surely drown. Currents could pull you away, waves could pull you under, and the sea is full of deadly creatures that can bite or sting you. Merkhâma: 'Well, to be honest, you are not wrong! As a mariner, I usually prioritize staying on the boat and not ending up in the water. I do not understand people who go in the water on purpose, but when they ask, I will need something to tell them. I suppose I can just tell them to be cautious and choose a swimming place with safety in mind. Many thanks for your help! Non-Hobbit version You tell her that the water is warmer where it is shallow and it's easier to swim where there are less waves - and advise her on where these places are. Merkhâma: 'Thank you, you have been of much help. As a mariner, I usually prioritize staying on the boat and not ending up in the water. I do not understand people who go in the water on purpose, but when they ask, I will repeat what you have told me. You have my thanks!'