Alright, let’s talk a bit about that “All Bark” quest in Final Fantasy XVI. Now, I may not know all the fancy terms, but I’ll tell you how to get it done without much fuss. It’s a quest in the Royal Meadows, and it’s all about helping a nobleman who’s a bit prickly, to say the least. He’s not all that nice to Clive, but he’s got a problem, and, well, Clive’s got to fix it. So, let’s get right into it, nice and simple.
First off, to get to this All Bark side quest, you need to unlock the Royal Meadows area. This only pops up after you’ve done the main quest called “Righting Wrongs.” Now, after that’s out of the way, you’ll be able to wander into the meadows and look for a man named Benoit. He’s a bit of a fussy type, this Benoit. But he’s got a problem with his son that’s wandering around the fields, and Clive’s the one he’s roping into fixing it.
Here’s how it works:
- Step 1: Head to the Royal Meadows and walk along the main path. That’s where you’ll run into Benoit.
- Step 2: Benoit will not be all that friendly. He’s more annoyed than anything, but that’s just his way. Ignore his attitude—Clive’s got a job to do.
- Step 3: Follow the directions to find Benoit’s son, who’s run off a bit too far for his own good. You’ll likely run into some wild beasts along the way.
- Step 4: Take care of the beasts. Clive’s tough and can handle them, but you’ve got to stay alert.
- Step 5: Once the job’s done, head back to Benoit. Now, don’t expect a big thank you from him. He’s still going to be annoyed, but the quest wraps up all the same.
During the quest, you’ll get some dialogue choices when you talk to Benoit. These aren’t anything that’ll change the world, but if you play it a certain way, you might see Clive get a bit of sass back. The son, once he’s safe, doesn’t exactly thank Clive either. He’s got his own complaints, but hey, that’s life.
Now, the “All Bark” quest might not be the hardest quest out there, but it’s a chance to see some of the little stories in Final Fantasy XVI that make the game feel real. It’s just one of those moments where you see how folks in the world of Valisthea react to Clive, and not all of them are rolling out the red carpet. Some are just like Benoit—grumpy and hard to please. But, at the end of the day, Clive does the job and keeps moving.
This quest might be simple, but it’s a part of the game that gives Clive character and lets you see a different side of Valisthea. Some folks there are real hard to please, even when you’re saving their own kin! But it’s all part of what makes Final Fantasy XVI feel like a real journey, where even the little quests can stick with you. So, get yourself to the Royal Meadows, keep your wits about you, and be ready to deal with Benoit and his “All Bark” attitude!
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