Just got the timed quest "Vanquish Beasts"... in CN. There are no beasts.
Also, I've noticed that every old-zone I do quests in gives me a first-time reward of some shitty item. Going around and spamming them out now. So far:
CN - Corsette
Fei'yin - Tortoise Earring
Rolanberry - High Breath Mantle
Toraimarai - Red Cape
East Sarutabaruta - Linen Robe
West Sarutabaruta - Chocomilk
Outer Horutoto - Lapis Lazuli Earring
Inner Horutoto - Clear Earring
Giddeus - Opal Earring
Tahrongi - Tourmaline Ring
Maze of Shakrami - Bone Earring
Buburimu - Onyx Ring
Beauc. Glac - Mowhba Scarf
Dangruf Wadi - Amber Ring
South Gustaberg - Doublet
West Ronfaure - Bowl of Navarin
Meriph - 12 Apple Pies (no log message)
Oztroja - Pyro Robe
Xarc - Gold Earring
Garliage - Qiqirn Sash
Sauro - Black Cape