No Strings Attached

Start NPC:	Shamarhaan - Bastok Markets (F-9)
Requirements:	One job at level 30+
Items Needed:	None
Title:	Proud Automaton Owner
Repeatable:	No
Reward:	Ability to become a Puppetmaster; Animator

Previous Quest:	None
Next Quest:	The Wayward Automaton

Talk to Shamarhaan at (F-9) in Bastok Markets near the fountain.
Talk to Iruki-Waraki at (K-9) in Aht Urghan Whitegate (on the top floor).
Talk to Ghatsad at (I-7) the Automaton Workshop (on the top floor).
Note that the area you need to travel to Arrapago Reef is also the same area for unlocking Corsair. So you may want to start that quest as well: Luck of the Draw.
Take the north dock ferry to Nashmau and go through North Gate to Caedarva Mire. Head NE/NW to the (I-6) zone to Arrapago Reef.
Caerdarva Mire Shortcut
Use caution around Imps as they have True Sight
Find the ??? at (H-10) on the first boat, hidden beneath the stairs, to receive a key item: Antique Automaton.
Return to Ghatsad (I-7) in Aht Urghan Whitegate. Talk to him to give him the Antique Automaton. Wait for the next game day and talk to him again.
Return to Iruki-Waraki (K-9) to receive your Animator and to complete the quest. You will also be given a chance to pick your Automaton's name from a list.

Client: Iruki-Waraki (Way of the Devout, Aht Urhgan Whitegate)
Summary:

If you want to learn how to become a puppetmaster, you must bring an automaton to Iruki-Waraki.

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