The lore team, so rare on the XIV forums these days, has posted an explanation of sorts for the curious items retainers seem to find. To wit:
Those tricksy, sneaksy retainers...
Quote:When assigned to a quick exploration, retainers can bring back anything from furnishings to gear. The original explanation for this was a storage facility created by the Adventurers' Guild, which held goods deemed no longer of use. Left to their own devices, retainers would rummage through this warehouse during quick exploration ventures to surprise clients with their alleged findings.
In the end, however, we decided the explanation is better left to the imagination of our players.
We only hope that your retainers don't make a habit of breaking the law.
Those tricksy, sneaksy retainers...
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