I can't start Gwen's Flute - Guild Wars Forums

Sir Tidus · Jan 18, 2008, 11:09 PM // 23:09

For some reason I can't start Gwen's Flute quest (the one that u find Gwen's broken flute). Every time I talk to her, she follows me. I have given her a red flower before though, and she has a flute in her hand, I'm not sure what that means. So how do I start the quest? Can anyone help me?

Sir Tidus · Jan 18, 2008, 11:22 PM // 23:22

I was in a party when I talked to her. Could that mean that I don't need to do the quest because the party member already did it?

Star Asia · Jan 18, 2008, 11:33 PM // 23:33

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Originally Posted by Sir Tidus

I was in a party when I talked to her. Could that mean that I don't need to do the quest because the party member already did it?

Hi there! Even if thats the case, after your party breaks up and you adventure on your own outside Ascalon City, her flute will spawn across the river. Pick it up and put it in your inventory---because it will be needed for a quest for the "Eye Of The North" expansion--that is if you bought it already.

Hope this helped.

Cheers, Star Asia

You probably also received the credit for having done the quest already if you grouped with someone for it. (Not completely sure about this though)

BFG · Jan 18, 2008, 11:35 PM // 23:35

According to the wiki:

Bug! If you are a monk, or if you have a bugged Gwen (wearing red cape) that does not give you this quest, you may group with another player who has this quest to get the 250 XP reward.

There's more on the wiki Talk Page.

Sir Tidus · Jan 18, 2008, 11:36 PM // 23:36

Is it a bug? She's already wearing a red cape and already has a good flute in her hand! Can I still get her broken flute to her?

Sir Tidus · Jan 18, 2008, 11:37 PM // 23:37

I'm a W/Mo, not monk primary. I think it's because I went out of the city with a party member that has already done this quest. What do I do now? I really wanna get that item from for Eye of the North!

Star Asia · Jan 18, 2008, 11:39 PM // 23:39

BFG answered it perfectly!!!

Cheers, Star Asia

P.S. I learned something new myself since I have never grouped with anyone in presearing, not even for the rez signet quest.

BFG · Jan 18, 2008, 11:44 PM // 23:44

Sir Tidus, check out the Talk Page link (in my above post) for some more information on this quest and the anomolies involved.

Star Asia · Jan 18, 2008, 11:46 PM // 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Tidus

I'm a W/Mo, not monk primary. I think it's because I went out of the city with a party member that has already done this quest. What do I do now? I really wanna get that item from for Eye of the North!

Do as BFG directed in the post above.

I also found that when I did the broken flute quest with my ranger, even after I turned it in for the exp reward that when I ran down the road again on my way to Ashford Abbey, the flute spawns again across the river.

I found it on my own, after the quest was completed already, so I think you will find it again as well.
Even if you do not have the flute, the tapestry she gives you for giving her the Red Iris Flowers is used for an exclusive to Tyrian characters Eye of The North quest as well. Go to GuildWiki like BFG instructed you to do and you will find answers to ALL your quest questions there.

Good Luck, Star Asia

Sir Tidus · Jan 18, 2008, 11:49 PM // 23:49

I have, but I still don't understand what exactly I have to do. Some of the info there is incomplete. Look, here's my situation. I never started the quest, yet Gwen is already wearing a cape and has a good flute, this was either bugged to begin with or because I traveled with a party member that already did this quest. I am a W/Mo, not a Mo primary. So what can I do to get the tapstry thing from her for the quest in Eye of the North? Plz help me, I'm desperate!

Where exactly is the flute? I went on the opposite bank but couldn't find it.

Wirt · Jan 18, 2008, 11:56 PM // 23:56

Im trying not to have this sound like a flame, but try not to worry about it too much. Not getting her the flute in presearing will have no bearing on missions or GW:EN quest. Dont get too frustrated trying to find the thing and wasting too much of your time. 250 exp in the long run is nothing, so wont be missed too much.

Id recommend just proceed with other quests and if you happen to find it in that area later on, cool. If not, eh not to worry. Also check you quest log and make sure the quest has been picked up. If you finished the quest before, or never got the quest, that may explain it too.

Sir Tidus · Jan 19, 2008, 12:09 AM // 00:09

I don't care about the exp or flute! I need the Tapestry Shred for a quest in eye of the north!

quickmonty · Jan 19, 2008, 12:13 AM // 00:13

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Originally Posted by Sir Tidus

I don't care about the exp or flute! I need the Tapestry Shred for a quest in eye of the north!

Chill dude. People are trying to help you and you get all nasty about it. There are already several people who now refuse to answer your posts because of your attitude.

BFG · Jan 19, 2008, 12:14 AM // 00:14

Try just repetitively giving her Red Iris Flowers until she gives you the Tapestry Shred. Other than that, I'm at a loss as to what to do.

Sir Tidus · Jan 19, 2008, 12:20 AM // 00:20

Sry if I sounded that way, but I'm not getting all nasty. I'm just trying to explain myself cuz the other guy missunderstood what I'm trying to do.

Mork from Ork · Jan 19, 2008, 12:32 AM // 00:32

Sounds like you hit the GWEN already has cape bug.

If you joined with a person who has already done the quest you will see her wearing the cape. When that happens the game thinks you have already done the quest and will not let you start it.

However, it is not a big deal - its only 250 xp and there are a lot of people with the shred who are more than willing to sell it or even give it away.

In fact, if you will post your ign and a time when you will be on you can have my shred as I am not taking my pre character to post.

quickmonty · Jan 19, 2008, 12:36 AM // 00:36

If you are nice to Gwen she will give you the tapestry shred. Just keep giving her the red iris flowers that you should find all over in pre-searing.

Sir Tidus · Jan 19, 2008, 12:42 AM // 00:42

R u sure that will work quickmonty?

Mork from Ork · Jan 19, 2008, 12:46 AM // 00:46

Don't think that will work

I think once she is "tainted" she stays that way.

Sir Tidus · Jan 19, 2008, 12:47 AM // 00:47

Oh tyvm Mork From Ork! I would love to take ur shard. Do u want any payment for it? I will be on tonight at 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm (US East Time). Can we meet at America District 1 Ascalon City to trade? What's ur character name? I will PM u mine. Plz respond either by PM or post here so that I know u read my post. Tyvm again.

Jan 18, 2008, 11:09 PM // 23:09	#1
Sir Tidus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008	I can't start Gwen's Flute For some reason I can't start Gwen's Flute quest (the one that u find Gwen's broken flute). Every time I talk to her, she follows me. I have given her a red flower before though, and she has a flute in her hand, I'm not sure what that means. So how do I start the quest? Can anyone help me?

Jan 18, 2008, 11:49 PM // 23:49	#10
Sir Tidus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008	I have, but I still don't understand what exactly I have to do. Some of the info there is incomplete. Look, here's my situation. I never started the quest, yet Gwen is already wearing a cape and has a good flute, this was either bugged to begin with or because I traveled with a party member that already did this quest. I am a W/Mo, not a Mo primary. So what can I do to get the tapstry thing from her for the quest in Eye of the North? Plz help me, I'm desperate! Where exactly is the flute? I went on the opposite bank but couldn't find it. Last edited by Sir Tidus; Jan 18, 2008 at 11:54 PM // 23:54..

Jan 18, 2008, 11:22 PM // 23:22	#2
Sir Tidus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008	I was in a party when I talked to her. Could that mean that I don't need to do the quest because the party member already did it?

Jan 18, 2008, 11:35 PM // 23:35	#4
BFG Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lost Guild: DCSB	According to the wiki: Bug! If you are a monk, or if you have a bugged Gwen (wearing red cape) that does not give you this quest, you may group with another player who has this quest to get the 250 XP reward. There's more on the wiki Talk Page.

Jan 18, 2008, 11:36 PM // 23:36	#5
Sir Tidus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008	Is it a bug? She's already wearing a red cape and already has a good flute in her hand! Can I still get her broken flute to her?

Jan 18, 2008, 11:37 PM // 23:37	#6
Sir Tidus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008	I'm a W/Mo, not monk primary. I think it's because I went out of the city with a party member that has already done this quest. What do I do now? I really wanna get that item from for Eye of the North!

Jan 18, 2008, 11:39 PM // 23:39	#7
Star Asia Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York, NY Profession: E/	BFG answered it perfectly!!! Cheers, Star Asia P.S. I learned something new myself since I have never grouped with anyone in presearing, not even for the rez signet quest.

Jan 18, 2008, 11:44 PM // 23:44	#8
BFG Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lost Guild: DCSB	Sir Tidus, check out the Talk Page link (in my above post) for some more information on this quest and the anomolies involved.

Jan 18, 2008, 11:56 PM // 23:56	#11
Wirt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2007 Guild: Conscripts of Ascalon Profession: W/	Im trying not to have this sound like a flame, but try not to worry about it too much. Not getting her the flute in presearing will have no bearing on missions or GW:EN quest. Dont get too frustrated trying to find the thing and wasting too much of your time. 250 exp in the long run is nothing, so wont be missed too much. Id recommend just proceed with other quests and if you happen to find it in that area later on, cool. If not, eh not to worry. Also check you quest log and make sure the quest has been picked up. If you finished the quest before, or never got the quest, that may explain it too.

Jan 19, 2008, 12:09 AM // 00:09	#12
Sir Tidus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008	I don't care about the exp or flute! I need the Tapestry Shred for a quest in eye of the north!

Jan 19, 2008, 12:14 AM // 00:14	#14
BFG Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lost Guild: DCSB	Try just repetitively giving her Red Iris Flowers until she gives you the Tapestry Shred. Other than that, I'm at a loss as to what to do.

Jan 19, 2008, 12:20 AM // 00:20	#15
Sir Tidus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008	Sry if I sounded that way, but I'm not getting all nasty. I'm just trying to explain myself cuz the other guy missunderstood what I'm trying to do.

Jan 19, 2008, 12:32 AM // 00:32	#16
Mork from Ork Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2007	Sounds like you hit the GWEN already has cape bug. If you joined with a person who has already done the quest you will see her wearing the cape. When that happens the game thinks you have already done the quest and will not let you start it. However, it is not a big deal - its only 250 xp and there are a lot of people with the shred who are more than willing to sell it or even give it away. In fact, if you will post your ign and a time when you will be on you can have my shred as I am not taking my pre character to post.

Jan 19, 2008, 12:36 AM // 00:36	#17
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	If you are nice to Gwen she will give you the tapestry shred. Just keep giving her the red iris flowers that you should find all over in pre-searing.

Jan 19, 2008, 12:42 AM // 00:42	#18
Sir Tidus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008	R u sure that will work quickmonty?

Jan 19, 2008, 12:46 AM // 00:46	#19
Mork from Ork Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2007	Don't think that will work I think once she is "tainted" she stays that way.

Jan 19, 2008, 12:47 AM // 00:47	#20
Sir Tidus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008	Oh tyvm Mork From Ork! I would love to take ur shard. Do u want any payment for it? I will be on tonight at 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm (US East Time). Can we meet at America District 1 Ascalon City to trade? What's ur character name? I will PM u mine. Plz respond either by PM or post here so that I know u read my post. Tyvm again.