Scouting the Ashu Talif

Walkthrough

 * 1) Talk to Halshaob (H-10) in the south-east corner of Nashmau for a cutscene.
 * 2) You may now talk to Halshaob and ask for details on the quest he wishes you to perform. To accept the quest, trade him the amount of currency that he specifies. To accept this quest, you will first have to trade him 3 Imperial Bronze Pieces.  You may only start the quest once every 24 hours. It is possible to go twice in one day if you have started the quest on the prior day. You will need to come back and restart the quest every time you want to attempt it, win or lose.
 * 3) [[Image:ArrapagoReefcutter.png|thumb|Arrapago Reef Assault Entrance]]Go to the Assault entrance of the Black Coffin (the Cutter at H-8 in the Arrapago Reef). The easiest way to get there is either via the Dvucca Isle staging point, or alternately, walking through the Alzadaal Undersea Ruins just to the west of Nashmau, which will deposit you close to the Dvucca Staging Point exit (although you will need an Imperial Silver Piece or Remnants Permit to get past the guard).
 * 4) All buffs wear upon entering the Assault and you will have 30 minutes. Inside, you will face waves of Ashu Talif Crew (Fomor RDMs, MNKs, and RNGs). All die quickly, however if their attention is focused on a single player they can become overwhelming.
 * 5) After ~27 Crew, an NM imp Swiftwinged Gekko will appear in the middle of the lower deck. This imp will cast a single spell (Bindga, Graviga, Paralyga, Sleepga), flee to the rear of the ship, and vanish. Try to deal as much damage as possible in the short time it appears. It can be Stunned to buy more time. Defeating it does not end the quest, however. Beware his habit of casting Sleepga then vanishing, leaving his pops to manaburn you.
 * 6) When it is gone, waves of Watch Imps will appear that cast Ancient Magic on the closest target as they spawn, although like the Ashu Talif Crew, they too die quickly.
 * 7) After ~7 Imps, you will be given several temporary items: a Revitalizer, a Daedalus Wing and a Vile Elixir +1 (plus a Drachenessence if you are a DRG or a Pet Food Zeta for BST). These will be replaced later in the fight, so don't be afraid to use them if things seem desperate.
 * 8) At this point Swiftwinged Gekko appears again.
 * 9) Now both Imps and Crew will attack simultaneously. Take care to not be hit by the Imps' Ancient Magic while shadows are down from the crew's attacks. Swiftwinged Gekko will also appear from time to time. At some point during the fight, you will be resupplied with items again.
 * 10) When Swiftwinged Gekko appears among a wave of normal pops, you are on the last wave. This wave is particularly dangerous, as Gekko's spell will wipe all shadows just in time for the Watch Imps to finish casting their Ancient Magic.
 * 11) Once the waves desist, any chests will spawn. One will appear for defeating all enemy waves, and another for defeating Swiftwinged Gekko. Cast lots on the treasure pool if you desire, and choose to leave the ship by clicking on the Lifeboat where you entered from. If you fail to click the Lifeboat before time runs out, you will not receive credit for winning.

Waves:
 * 1) Ashu Talif Crew x3
 * 2) Ashu Talif Crew x5
 * 3) Ashu Talif Crew x11
 * 4) Ashu Talif Crew x9
 * 5) Swiftwinged Gekko x1
 * 6) Watch Imp x1
 * 7) Watch Imp x2
 * 8) Watch Imp x4
 * 9) Swiftwinged Gekko x1
 * 10) Ashu Talif Crew x3 + Watch Imp x1
 * 11) Ashu Talif Crew x3 + Watch Imp x1
 * 12) Ashu Talif Crew x6 + Watch Imp x2
 * 13) Ashu Talif Crew x6 + Watch Imp x2
 * 14) Ashu Talif Crew x6 + Watch Imp x2 + Swiftwinged Gekko x1
 * 15) Ashu Talif Crew x4
 * 16) Swiftwinged Gekko x1
 * 17) Ashu Talif Crew x6 + Watch Imp x2
 * 18) Ashu Talif Crew x6 + Watch Imp x2
 * 19) Watch Imp x3 + Swiftwinged Gekko x1
 * 20) Ashu Talif Crew x6 + Watch Imp x3
 * 21) Ashu Talif Crew x6 + Watch Imp x3

Game Description
Client:
 * Halshaob (Port, Nashmau)

Summary:
 * According to a report, the pirate ship Ashu Talif's crew is armed and dangerous. The Maelstrom Company is to board the ship and judge the severity of the threat, and if possible, eliminate it.

Rewards
Note: Simply post any drops which do not appear below here, and they will be added.

Ancient Lockbox Contents
 * ??? Box that can be appraised to a number of items.
 * Various gemstones. Breakdown currently unknown.
 * Mythril, Gold, or Platinum Beastcoin.

Drops

 * ¹ ??? Dagger will be in a second Ancient Lockbox which will only appear if Swiftwinged Gekko is defeated.
 * Each gemstone type is listed vertically and, aside from the beastcoins, ??? Box and the Koga Shuriken, can only drop one gem of each type from each column. (Goldsmiths should recognize this table of drops immediately).
 * Currently unknown if the Star Sapphire belongs in the Pearl/Black Pearl or the Moonstone/Angelstone column.