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Side quests are optional missions offered by NPCs across the Alabaster Dawn launch build. They sit outside the main chapter progression and reward gems, Essences, Ingredients, cooked dishes, key items, and occasional Divine Weapons tool-use moments. Most launch-build side quests are clustered in and around Lyhamn, the second settlement Juno reaches after the prologue, with a smaller set scattered around Koro Valley.
How Side Quests Work
Side quests are picked up by talking to NPCs; quest objectives appear in the journal alongside the main story tasks.
Markers and hint intensity are adjustable in the options menu, matching the main-story setting.
Side quests can be completed at any pace; none of the launch-build side quests time out or expire.
Completing side quests contributes to the visible settlement rebuilding loop, with structures and decorations appearing in Lyhamn as quests close out.
Lyhamn-Area Side Quests
Six side quests are confirmed in the Lyhamn area in the May 2026 launch build:
Quest | Quest Giver | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Unyielding Solidarity | Lyhamn villager | Introduces a tool-use puzzle for Ortrom Solas the Hammer. |
Branching Out | Lyhamn villager | Ties into the settlement rebuild and changes trader inventories afterward. |
Rice to the Occasion | Lyhamn villager | Cooking-themed quest; reward raises the Cooking Palate Level cap. |
A Sneak Peak | Lyhamn villager | Stealth-flavored quest given by a Lyhamn villager looking over the cliffside. |
Two further quests | Various Lyhamn villagers | Round out the set of six side quests in the launch build; names are visible in the in-game journal as they unlock. |
The first four named quests above are confirmed in the playable content. The two further Lyhamn-area quests round out the set of six but have not yet been documented by name on this article; check the in-game journal for the complete list as you progress.
Side Quest Rewards
Typical side quest rewards include:
Essences used in Gem Crafting.
Cooked dishes and Seasonings that boost the Cooking Palate Level.
Key Items required for puzzle paths in Koro Valley.
Lyhamn settlement progression: completed side quests visually rebuild parts of the village.
Notable Side Quests
Unyielding Solidarity is the side quest that introduces the Ortrom Solas Hammer to a tool-use puzzle, rewarding players who clear it before continuing the main story.
Rice to the Occasion centers on the cooking system and rewards seasonings that raise the Palate Level cap for future meals.
Branching Out ties into the Lyhamn rebuild and changes which trader stocks are available afterward.
Tips
Clear Lyhamn side quests before pushing into Koro Valley's harder content. Several rewards directly unlock easier crafting paths for Gem Crafting and cooking.
Talk to every villager in Lyhamn after returning from each Trial. New side quests unlock as story progress changes the village's situation.
Some quests require specific Divine weapons or Aspects. If a quest stalls, returning after acquiring the next Divine weapon often opens a previously-blocked interaction.