# Shen Merchant Guild **Quest Group**: 109542 **Steps**: 137 **Source Type**: Knowledge **Obtained From**: [Shen Merchant Guild](/knowledge/6132.md) ## Summary I never thought someone would ask a question like this. Is there anyone in Altinova who hasn't heard of the Shen Merchant Guild? Neruda Shen's contribution to the foundation of Altinova was enormous. Do you remember the war between Calpheon and Valencia? Mediah made a handsome profit during the war between those two states. I thought Altinova was the next thing to heaven then. Never did I expect that Altinova would descend into such chaos. ## Walkthrough ### Step 1 - **Dialogue**: The power of crystals never betrays you. ### Step 2 - **Objective**: Shen Merchant Guild - **Summary**: I never thought someone would ask a question like this. Is there anyone in Altinova who hasn't heard of the Shen Merchant Guild? Neruda Shen's contribution to the foundation of Altinova was enormous. Do you remember the war between Calpheon and Valencia? Mediah made a handsome profit during the war between those two states. I thought Altinova was the next thing to heaven then. Never did I expect that Altinova would descend into such chaos. ### Step 3 - **Objective**: Shen Merchant Guild - **Summary**: There's no one in Altinova who doesn't know the Shen Merchant Guild! Neruda Shen contributed greatly in building Altinova. Do you remember the war between Calpheon and Valencia? Mediah profited so much from that war. At that time, we thought Altinova would be heaven... ### Step 4 - **Objective**: Serendia Orphanage Director - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 5 - **Objective**: Moguly Pirates Captain - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 6 - **Objective**: Fisher of fish - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 7 - **Objective**: Valencia Mercenary - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 8 - **Objective**: 100 things - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 9 - **Objective**: 101 things - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 10 - **Objective**: 102 things - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 11 - **Objective**: 103 things - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 12 - **Objective**: Insufficient military funds - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 13 - **Objective**: Famine in Serendia - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 14 - **Objective**: Blackmail by Calpheon Parliament - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 15 - **Objective**: Lord's Accusation - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 16 - **Objective**: Because he hoarded items - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 17 - **Objective**: Because he committed black mail - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 18 - **Objective**: Because he harassed the daughter - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 19 - **Objective**: Indiscriminate murder - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 20 - **Objective**: Remains of the Ancient Giant - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 21 - **Objective**: Traces of the Ancient Giant - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 22 - **Objective**: Footprints of the Ancient Giant - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 23 - **Objective**: Ancient Giant Fossil - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 24 - **Objective**: Allan Serbin - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 25 - **Objective**: Ahon Kirus - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 26 - **Objective**: Iman - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 27 - **Objective**: Sarma Anin - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 28 - **Objective**: Red Crystal - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 29 - **Objective**: Dark Red Crystal - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 30 - **Objective**: Green Crystal - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 31 - **Objective**: Translucent Crystal - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 32 - **Objective**: Red Orcs - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 33 - **Objective**: Rhutums - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 34 - **Objective**: Sea Otters - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 35 - **Objective**: Khurutos - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 36 - **Objective**: Calpheon Citizens' Party - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 37 - **Objective**: Calpheon Roving Gang - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 38 - **Objective**: Comitia of Tantinis - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 39 - **Objective**: Tantinis Citizens' Party - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 40 - **Objective**: The Mausoleum - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 41 - **Objective**: Primal Giant Post - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 42 - **Objective**: Kamasylve Temple - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 43 - **Objective**: Elric Monastery - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 44 - **Objective**: Illezra - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 45 - **Objective**: Altinova - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 46 - **Objective**: Shroud - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 47 - **Objective**: Kamasylve - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 48 - **Objective**: Neruda Shen - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 49 - **Objective**: Sezec - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 50 - **Objective**: Aal - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 51 - **Objective**: Kzarka - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 52 - **Objective**: Weikid Taha - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 53 - **Objective**: Itak Talom - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 54 - **Objective**: Adam Berney - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 55 - **Objective**: Clavi Song - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 56 - **Objective**: Balenos Coast - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 57 - **Objective**: Epheria Coast - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 58 - **Objective**: Valencia Shore - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 59 - **Objective**: Mediah Shore - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 60 - **Objective**: Gorgath - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 61 - **Objective**: Alustin - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 62 - **Objective**: Lomerun - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 63 - **Objective**: Elion - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 64 - **Objective**: Sezec Hunter - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 65 - **Objective**: Mane - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 66 - **Objective**: Wandering Rogues - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 67 - **Objective**: Helm - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 68 - **Objective**: Velia Castle - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 69 - **Objective**: Cron Castle - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 70 - **Objective**: Olvia Castle - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 71 - **Objective**: Goblin Castle - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 72 - **Objective**: Genesis Tree - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 73 - **Objective**: Tree of Ancient Black Magic - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 74 - **Objective**: Nantusa Letusa - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 75 - **Objective**: Tarif Sequoia - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 76 - **Objective**: Helm - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 77 - **Objective**: Mane - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 78 - **Objective**: Mansha - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 79 - **Objective**: Rhutum - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 80 - **Objective**: Shen Merchant Guild - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 81 - **Objective**: Wandering Rogues - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 82 - **Objective**: Sezec Hunter - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 83 - **Objective**: Tarif Sorceress - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 84 - **Objective**: Mediah III - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 85 - **Objective**: Altinova III - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 86 - **Objective**: Tarif III - **Summary**: Sorry, that's not the answer. Don't give up just yet. Try again. ### Step 87 - **Objective**: Prince Bareeds III - **Summary**: That's correct! Is Haley ready yet? ### Step 88 - **Objective**: [EXC] Cron Stone x5 - **Summary**: Ah, Remnants of Destiny... It is a rare item. ### Step 89 - **Objective**: [EXC] Valks' Cry x10 - **Summary**: Ah, Remnants of Destiny... It is a rare item. ### Step 90 - **Objective**: [EXC] Belongings of an Adventurer - **Summary**: Ah, Remnants of Destiny... It is a rare item. ### Step 91 - **Objective**: [EXC] Advice of Valks (+50) - **Summary**: Ah, Remnants of Destiny... It is a rare item. ### Step 92 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Earring - **Summary**: It's a simple request. ### Step 93 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Belt - **Summary**: It's a simple request. ### Step 94 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Necklace - **Summary**: It's a simple request. ### Step 95 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Ring - **Summary**: It's a simple request. ### Step 96 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Belt - **Summary**: It's a simple request. ### Step 97 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Necklace - **Summary**: It's a simple request. ### Step 98 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Ring - **Summary**: It's a simple request. ### Step 99 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Earring - **Summary**: It's a simple request. ### Step 100 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Necklace - **Summary**: It's a simple request. ### Step 101 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Ring - **Summary**: It's a simple request. ### Step 102 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Earring - **Summary**: It's a simple request. ### Step 103 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Belt - **Summary**: It's a simple request. ### Step 104 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Crimson Eye Ring - **Summary**: Asula's Crimson light is very appealing. Be careful. ### Step 105 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Crimson Eye Earring - **Summary**: Asula's Crimson light is very appealing. Be careful. ### Step 106 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Crimson Eye Belt - **Summary**: Asula's Crimson light is very appealing. Be careful. ### Step 107 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Crimson Eye Necklace - **Summary**: Asula's Crimson light is very appealing. Be careful. ### Step 108 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Earring - **Summary**: It's not a difficult request. ### Step 109 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Belt - **Summary**: It's not a difficult request. ### Step 110 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Necklace - **Summary**: It's not a difficult request. ### Step 111 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Ring - **Summary**: It's not a difficult request. ### Step 112 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Belt - **Summary**: It's not a difficult request. ### Step 113 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Necklace - **Summary**: It's not a difficult request. ### Step 114 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Ring - **Summary**: It's not a difficult request. ### Step 115 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Earring - **Summary**: It's not a difficult request. ### Step 116 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Necklace - **Summary**: It's not a difficult request. ### Step 117 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Ring - **Summary**: It's not a difficult request. ### Step 118 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Earring - **Summary**: It's not a difficult request. ### Step 119 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Belt - **Summary**: It's not a difficult request. ### Step 120 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Crimson Eye Ring - **Summary**: Asula's Crimson light is very appealing. Be careful. ### Step 121 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Crimson Eye Earring - **Summary**: Asula's Crimson light is very appealing. Be careful. ### Step 122 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Crimson Eye Belt - **Summary**: Asula's Crimson light is very appealing. Be careful. ### Step 123 - **Objective**: [EXC] Asula's Crimson Eye Necklace - **Summary**: Asula's Crimson light is very appealing. Be careful. ### Step 124 - **Reward**: I have to make it more luxurious than Mariam's...! Is Croro pestering you? What a pity, I could've made it better. ### Step 125 - **Reward**: I have to make it more luxurious than Mariam's...! Is Croro pestering you? What a pity, I could've made it better. ### Step 126 - **Objective**: [RE-EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Necklace x2 - **Summary**: Asula's crimson light is very appealing. Be careful. ### Step 127 - **Objective**: [RE-EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Belt x2 - **Summary**: Asula's crimson light is very appealing. Be careful. ### Step 128 - **Objective**: [RE-EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Earring x2 - **Summary**: Asula's crimson light is very appealing. Be careful. ### Step 129 - **Objective**: [RE-EXC] Asula's Weakened Magic Ring x2 - **Summary**: Asula's crimson light is very appealing. Be careful. ### Step 130 - **Objective**: Please assess the Rough Lustrous Gem. - **Summary**: Aren't you excited to hear the results? ### Step 131 - **Objective**: [Knowledge] Magic Crystal of Infinity - Memory - **Summary**: That's an easy ask. All I'm doing is sharing what I know, after all. ### Step 132 - **Objective**: [Knowledge] Magic Crystal of Infinity - Intimidation - **Summary**: That's an easy ask. All I'm doing is sharing what I know, after all. ### Step 133 - **Objective**: [Knowledge] Magic Crystal of Infinity - Vision - **Summary**: That's an easy ask. All I'm doing is sharing what I know, after all. ### Step 134 - **Objective**: [Knowledge] Magic Crystal of Infinity - Agility - **Summary**: That's an easy ask. All I'm doing is sharing what I know, after all. ### Step 135 - **Objective**: [Knowledge] Magic Crystal of Infinity - Durability - **Summary**: That's an easy ask. All I'm doing is sharing what I know, after all. ### Step 136 - **Objective**: [Knowledge] Magic Crystal of Infinity - Speed Attack - **Summary**: That's an easy ask. All I'm doing is sharing what I know, after all. ### Step 137 - **Objective**: [Knowledge] Magic Crystal of Infinity - Counter Attack - **Summary**: That's an easy ask. All I'm doing is sharing what I know, after all.