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Follow our guide to complete The Ananta Maid's Tail quest in Final Fantasy XIV. We'll help you navigate Kugane, find Alpa and J'olhmyn, and track down Nhaza'a Jaab.

Hey there! So, you're diving into The Ananta Maid's Tail quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Don't worry, it's a pretty straightforward side story, but there are a few spots where you might get a little turned around. Think of me as your seasoned friend, here to help you breeze through it.

The quest kicks off when you meet an apprentice merchant who's looking for you on behalf of Hancock. He wants to meet you at the harbor, specifically Pier #2. Hancock's got a favor to ask: he needs you to greet some visitors from the Ala Mhigan Resistance. Turns out, these visitors are Alpa and J'olhmyn, two people you already know!

Hancock, being Hancock, decides to pawn off the job of showing them around Kugane to you. Your first stop with them is Kugane Castle. Be prepared for a bit of a misunderstanding at the gate – a guard mistakes Alpa for a mermaid because of her tail! It gets cleared up, but it's a funny moment.

After checking out the castle, Hancock reappears and suggests you all head to the hot springs for some relaxation. This is where things get interesting. While you're enjoying the Bokaisen Hot Springs, a shady character named Nhaza'a Jaab shows up. He seems a bit too interested in Alpa and, taking advantage of the steamy atmosphere, snatches her away!

Now it's a race against time. J'olhmyn is understandably upset and decides the best way to find Nhaza'a Jaab is to look for witnesses. You'll be asking around Kugane, and you'll find that Alpa's unique appearance has definitely caught people's attention.

Your search will lead you to the Short Pier, where you're expecting to find Nhaza'a Jaab, but instead, you find M'zhet Tia. He's not exactly responsive at first, so J'olhmyn suggests a rather... energetic wake-up call. You'll need to use a Mark XLII grenade to get his attention. Don't worry, it's part of the quest!

Once M'zhet Tia is awake and a bit more coherent, he'll give you the crucial clue: he saw Alpa and Nhaza'a Jaab boarding a small boat and heading out to sea. So, your next step is to get ready to head out on the water to rescue Alpa!

Objectives Recap:

• Wait for Hancock at Pier #2.
• Speak with Alpa at Kugane Castle.
• Speak with Alpa at the Bokairo Inn.
• Speak with Alpa once again.
• Speak with J'olhmyn.
• Search for witnesses.
• Speak with J'olhmyn at the Short Pier.
• Attempt to aid M'zhet Tia.
• Throw a Mark XLII grenade at M'zhet Tia.

Just follow these steps, and you'll have this quest wrapped up in no time. Happy adventuring!