FFXIV Tribal Quests: Qitari Unlock Guide

A complete guide to unlocking the Qitari daily gathering quests in Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers.

Unlock Quick Facts
Quest Name	The Stewards of Note
Starting NPC	Concerned Mother
Location	The Rak'tika Greatwood (X: 21.0, Y: 27.6)
Prerequisites	MSQ "Bearing With It" & Side Quest Chain
Quest Type	Gathering (MIN/BTN/FSH Level 70+)

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Qitari are a **Gathering-focused** Beast Tribe introduced in the Shadowbringers expansion (Patch 5.2). They are located in The Rak'tika Greatwood and offer daily quests to level Disciples of the Land (Miner, Botanist, Fisher) from 70 to 80.

1. Complete the Main Scenario

You must progress through the Shadowbringers Main Scenario Questline until you complete the Level 75 quest "Bearing With It".

2. Complete the Side Quest Chain

You must complete a specific chain of side quests in The Rak'tika Greatwood (Slitherbough). These quests involve the Qitari's son, Valan.

The Great Deceiver (Level 70) - NPC: Valan (X: 19.8, Y: 27.6)
Slither Along
Snake the Lead (Quest splits here; your choice does not affect the unlock, only minor dialogue)
Stand on Ceremony (Requires completion of one of the split paths)
Protectors of the Wood

3. Accept "The Stewards of Note"

Once the prerequisites are met and you are on a Level 70+ Gatherer class, speak to the **Concerned Mother** in The Rak'tika Greatwood (X: 21.0, Y: 27.6) to begin the tribal unlock quest.

4. Unlock Hopl's Stopple

Follow the questline to unlock the tribal hub at Hopl's Stopple (X: 37.0, Y: 17.0). Note that this area is deep in the woods, so having flying unlocked in Rak'tika is highly recommended.