“The birdman says Watts doesn't have any heroic stories to tell. I wish someone will come up with a story about ME. He moves like lightning! He kicks monster butt! I think I like that.”
—Cactus Diaries, entry 14
"Mine Your Own Business" (鍛冶屋ただいま閉店中 Kajiya tadaima heiten-chū, lit. Blacksmith is Currently Closed) is a quest and storyline in Legend of Mana.
Premise[]
When visiting Watts' shop in Ulkan Mines for the first time, the owner is missing. Pokiehl explains that Watts has gone into the depths of the mine and hasn't returned yet, and asks the party to look for him.
Location[]
Talk to Pokiehl in Ulkan Mines to start quest.
Prerequisites[]
The player must have the Bottled Spirit Artifact in possession.
Note: If you’re going to do “The Seven Wisdoms” quest, it is imperative that you take Bud (that dude from the Little Sorcerers Event) with you on this one. (This will trigger the Seven Wisdoms Event but that is ok, don’t worry about finishing it until later.)
Quests unlocked[]
- Pokiehl: Dream Teller (#15)
Solution[]
Place the Bottled Spirit AF in the space directly to the Right of the Mindas Ruins to create the Ulkan Mines. Enter the Ulkan Mines.
Follow these directions to navigate through this Event:
- Go Right
- Enter the Top Room to get to Watt’s Workshop
- Talk to Pokiehl to begin looking for Watts
- Leave the Workshop and go to the Lower Right
- Go Down the Stairs and into the next area
- Go to the Lower Left corner and Down the Stairs
- Go to the Upper Left
- Go to the Upper Left
- Go to the Upper Left and then Up the Stairs
- Go Down the Path to find your way to Watts
- Talk to Watts three times and you will be attacked
Defeat the monster to end this event.
Rewards[]
- Artifact or material
References[]
- https://legendofmana.info/walkthrough/events/mine-your-own-business/
- https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps/256525-legend-of-mana/faqs/8001
- https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps/256525-legend-of-mana/faqs/5093