The Palia A Look to Dye For quest introduces you to Jel’s artistic passions whilst sending you on a coastal foraging adventure to find the purple shells essential for his next fashion masterpiece.
Jel requests you to collect a handful of shells in Bahari Bay for the A Look to Dye For quest in Palia. This Friendship Quest represents Jel’s first friendship quest, offering a window into his artistic ambitions and the pressure he feels to prove himself worthy of his family’s legendary tailoring legacy.
After players have been introduced to the local tailor, Jel, at his tailor store in Kilima Village, he sets off to work on a masterpiece that will “take Bahari by storm.” Help Jel find 5 shells to make his favorite dye whilst supporting an artist’s creative vision. This quest is like various other quests in Palia that requires players to find specific items, such as A Device in the Hand.
How to Complete A Look to Dye For Quest in Palia
Discovering Jel’s Distress
Upon initiating a conversation with Jel, you will receive the “A Look to Dye For” quest. Approach Jel at his shop in Kilima Village, notice his distressed state rather than his usual confident artistic persona, ask what’s troubling him to open the conversation, and listen to his explanation about the creative challenge he’s facing.
Jel reveals his vision for a garment that will “take Bahari by storm,” but he’s hit a creative roadblock due to missing materials.
He will ask you to help him obtain materials so that he may be able to use them in creating dyes and finishing his design. As such, you’ll need to get five Shells for his special purple dye.
This quest entails collecting a total of 5 shells from the surrounding environment. Shells have distinctive characteristics that make them identifiable once you know what to look for.
Prime Shell Gathering Locations
To locate the shells, head to the Beachcomber Cave area and carefully search the beach surroundings for these shells. This popular location offers numerous shells along both sandy beaches and shallow waters.
Additionally, the Lighthouse Lagoon area, located just north of the Beachcomber Cave, is an excellent spawning ground for shells. Both of these areas hold the potential to yield several shells for your collection.
The first location is Coral Shores, northeast of Bahari Bay. Locate the Fast Travel board to reach the source of the lake here where shells spawn regularly along the coastline.
Returning to Jel
Head back to Jel and hand him the Shells collected to complete the quest. Engage in a conversation with him and select the dialogue option that states, “I brought you something!” This will serve as the conclusion to the quest.
“The shells I needed for my dye! Thank you so much! With this act, you have become a true patron of the arts. May I one day prove worthy of your patronage.”
Quest Rewards
- 5x Fabric
- 15x Renown
FAQs
What friendship level do I need with Jel to unlock this quest?
You need to reach Friendship Level 1 with Jel before A Look to Dye For becomes available.
Where exactly can I find shells in Palia?
Shells spawn exclusively in three coastal areas of Bahari Bay: Beachcomber Cove, Lighthouse Lagoon, and Coral Shores.
How many shells do I need to collect?
You need exactly 5 shells to complete Jel’s quest requirement for his purple dye creation.
Can I find shells on land or only in water?
Shells spawn both on sandy beaches and within shallow waters along the coastline, so check both areas thoroughly.
How do I distinguish shells from other coastal foragables?
Shells are rounder, bright pink, glow with a pulsing light, and make a soft, high chime sound distinct from oysters and coral.
The Palia A Look to Dye For quest transforms a simple gathering task into a meaningful act of supporting an artist’s dream, whilst introducing you to the beautiful coastal regions of Bahari Bay and the precious resources they contain.
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