CoP quests that tie into the main story

[gbeans]

CoP is easily my favorite expansion to date largely because of how intricate the story line is. The mission story line complex, but there is another layer of detail to be found through doing quests that were introduced during the expansion. Listed below are quests that flesh out the CoP story line. They're mostly ones that give more details about the character you learn about in Chapter 5 or that the rewards are so useful that they can't be missed. This isn't a complete list of every CoP quest there is.

San d'Oria

Over the Hills and Far Away
Reference: Allakhazam | FFXIclopedia
Reward: Map of Uleguerand Range
Reason: Background story on Louverance

Bastok

"Bowyer Ring" sequence introduces you to Moblin theology, which comes into the story during Chapter 5.

A. Out of the Depths
Reference: Allakhzam | FFXIclopedia
Reward: 1200g

B. A Question of Faith
Reference: Allakhzam | FFXIclopedia
Reward: 3000g

C. Return to the Depths
Reference: Allakhzam | FFXIclopedia
Reward: Bowyer Ring & 3000g

"Airship naming quest", this is the sequence for naming the Airship, which is used later on in CoP missions.

A. Teak Me to the Stars
Reference: Allakhzam | FFXIclopedia
Reward: 2100g

B. Hyper Active
Reference: Allakhzam | FFXIclopedia
Reward: 3000g

C. The Naming Game
Reference: Allakhzam | FFXIclopedia
Reward: 3600g & Naming an Airship

Windurst

One Good Deed?
Reference: Allakhzam | FFXIclopedia
Reward: Map of Attohwa Chasm & 2100g
Reason: Some background into the Mithra, the Fishing Guild, and introduction to the Shikaree. Note that this quest has two different final scenes, so it's worth viewing both at the Goblin Footprint in Boneyard Gully.

"Tuning In/Out" quests give background on why Shikaree Y is on the Mainland.

A. Tuning In
Reference: Allakhzam | FFXIclopedia
Reward: 4000g

B. Tuning Out
Reference: Allakhzam | FFXIclopedia
Reward: Cache-Nez & 6000g

Other

X Marks the Spot
Reference: Allakhazam | FFXIclopedia
Reward: 4000g
Reason: Background as to why Shikaree X is on the Mainland.

Outlands

Though the Goldmane quests do tie into the main story line, it may be difficult to see how until your near the very end of CoP. Just keep in mind that it'll all come together in the end.

A. Chasing Dreams
Reference: Allakhazam | FFXIclopedia
Reward: Venerer Ring & 4000g

B. The Search for Goldmane
Reference: Allakhazam | FFXIclopedia
Reward: Deluxe Carbine & 3000g

So! If you complete all those quests you'll have an introduction to many of the characters who come into play during CoP missions. (Plus some of the quests have really nice items like the Venerer Ring and Bowyer Ring). I'd encourage everyone to get out there and get questing!

Beanie / FantasyInsanity / Midgardsormr
Revised 06.26.07