FFXIV Tribal Quests: Arkasodara Unlock Guide

A complete guide to unlocking the Arkasodara daily quests in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker.

Unlock Quick Facts
Unlock Quest	Hippos Born to Run
Starting NPC	Kancana
Location	Thavnair (X: 25.3, Y: 31.2)
Prerequisites	MSQ "Endwalker" & Two Side Quest Chains
Daily Quest Level	Level 80-90 (Combat Jobs)

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Arkasodara are a combat-focused Beast Tribe introduced in the Endwalker expansion (Patch 6.15). They are located in Thavnair and offer daily quests to level combat jobs from 80 to 90.

1. Complete the Main Scenario

You must complete the entire Level 90 Main Scenario Quest "Endwalker" before you can begin the specific unlock chains.

2. Complete Two Parallel Quest Chains

There are two separate side quest chains in Thavnair that must be completed. These can be done in any order.

Chain A: Ogul's Story

Steppe Child - NPC: Ogul (Thavnair X: 25.6, Y: 36.1)
The Matanga along the Way - NPC: Kancana (Thavnair X: 25.5, Y: 31.2)
Ogul Repays Her Favors - NPC: Ogul (Thavnair X: 19.0, Y: 33.8)
The Yedlihmad Hunt - NPC: Ogul (Thavnair X: 25.4, Y: 31.3)

Chain B: Yezahn's Story

What's in a Parent - NPC: Yezahn (Thavnair X: 29.2, Y: 15.3)
Curing What Ails - NPC: Yezahn (Thavnair X: 29.6, Y: 17.2)
The Sins We Bear - NPC: Sula (Thavnair X: 29.6, Y: 17.2)
Societal Alchemy - NPC: Yezahn (Thavnair X: 29.7, Y: 16.2)

3. Complete "A Budding Adventure"

Once both chains above are complete, a new quest will appear at **Palaka's Stand**.

A Budding Adventure - NPC: Yezahn (Thavnair X: 29.6, Y: 17.2)

4. Accept "Hippos Born to Run"

Finally, speak to Kancana in Thavnair (X: 25.3, Y: 31.2) to accept the tribal unlock quest "Hippos Born to Run". Completing this unlocks the daily quests at Svarna.

Rewards

By increasing your reputation rank with the Arkasodara, you can purchase unique items using Arkasodara Pana:

Mount: Hippo Cart
Minion: Wind-up Arkasodara
Emote: /mmambo (Loporrit Dance) is NOT here, but you get the Hippo Ridin' dance!
Others: Orchestrion rolls, materia, and furnishings.