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The Wisdom of Elders

Start NPC	Benita - Port Bastok (J-6)
Requirements	Bastok Reputation 1
Items Needed	Bomb Ash
Repeatable	No
Reward	Traveler's Hat

Walkthrough

Talk to Benita; she's having problems cleaning her chimney but says her mother-in-law has a secret for doing it easily.
Talk to the mother-in-law (outside at [I-5]), Tete, to find out about Bomb Ash.
Trade a Bomb Ash to Benita to complete the quest.

Game Description

Client: Benita (House, Port Bastok)
Summary: The chimney in Benita's house is clogged with soot. Her mother-in-law, who's gone outside with Benita's daughter, knows the perfect item for clearing chimneys. Go consult the elderly woman, and find the item.

Source entry: The Wisdom of Elders. Cached on this server on 5 November 2026.