The Palia Better Days quest is one of the most heartwarming find-item quests. This is connected to one of the main cat characters of Palia, whom we all know very well. You guessed it right! It is Zeki.
He has lost his cat toy in the past, and now you will find it along with the letter, and give them back to him. I have finished this quest, and there isn’t much difficulty in the entire process apart from finding the items. If you have been having trouble with this quest ,then read on to find out how you can complete this quest.
Understanding Better Days
Better Days is a Found Item Quest that begins when you discover a Cat Toy whilst exploring the ruins of Bahari Bay. You found a cat toy in a cave. Wonder who it could belong to? This quest represents one of Palia’s most touching character stories, revealing the deep emotional connections between pets and their treasured possessions.
The quest is mainly focusing on reuniting a cat with its beloved toy from the past. And it will also uncover an emotional story attached to the toy. This is a beautiful quest because of the story it has attached.
Requirements to Get the Quest
- Bahari Bay region – Must be unlocked and accessible
- Kilima Village – For character interactions
- Basic fishing equipment – Rod and tackle for later quest phases
Key NPCs involved:
- Zeki – The owner of the cat toy, and he also provides crucial information about the toy’s history
How to Complete Better Days Quest in Palia
Discovering the Cat Toy
This is a found item quest, so you have to find out the primary item, which will initiate the quest as well as be a crucial step in progressing it. You can head to the ruins located between Hideaway Bluffs and Windy Ruins in the Bahari Bay.
The exact location is the ruins between Hideaway Bluffs and Windy Ruins. Once in there, find the archway and head in through the tunnel. This leads to a cave where you will see plenty of supplies. Just close to these supplies, you can find the glowing cat toy on the ground.
Investigating the Toy’s Origins & Its Owner
Upon finding the cat toy, the quest will be initiated. Now, you can return to Kilima Village to find who this adorable mouse plushie belongs to, which should be easy to determine based on the toy’s appearance. The toy’s design provides clear clues about its likely owner.
Given the cat toy’s appearance and the fact that you’re looking for its owner, the logical conclusion points to Zeki, Kilima Village’s beloved cat resident.
Visit Zeki at the store and show him the discovered cat toy. His reaction will immediately confirm your suspicions about the toy’s ownership.
When you present the cat toy to Zeki, he will have an emotional response recognising his beloved childhood possession. Even old cats remember the toys they loved as kittens. This moment represents the heart of the quest’s emotional impact.
The Missing Letter Mystery
Zeki will mention that there should have been a note left with the toy. This leads you to ask for more information from Zeki. He will provide important details about what happened to this missing piece of the story.
Zeki explains that the letter likely ended up elsewhere during the toy’s journey and suggests where you might find this missing correspondence.
To find the other half of Zeki’s present from his mother, you will have to do a little fishing. For this, you head to the Bahari Bay coastline and fish near the cave where you found the chewed cat toy. The missing letter requires a fishing expedition to recover.
If you use the fast travel boards, choose the Beachcomber Cove option. This provides the most convenient access point for your fishing activities.
You will eventually fish up a bottle. Continue fishing until you successfully catch the bottle containing the missing letter.
Fishing strategy:
- Equip your fishing rod and appropriate tackle
- Position yourself along the Bahari Bay coastline near Beachcomber Cove
- Fish persistently until you catch a Letter in a Bottle
- Open the bottle to retrieve the missing correspondence
Return to Zeki with the recovered letter. This reunion completes the emotional arc of the quest and provides Zeki with both his cherished toy and the heartfelt message that accompanied it.
When you hand over both of these items to Zeki, you will see his complete joy at having both pieces of this precious memory restored. The letter likely contains a touching message that adds even more emotional depth to the toy’s significance.
Upon finishing the quest, you will get a Lucky Coin and an increased level of friendship with Zeki as a reward.
FAQs
Where exactly is the cat toy located?
To get the Cat Toy, you will need to head inside a cave, which is located between Hideaway Bluffs and Windy Ruins.
How do I know the toy belongs to Zeki?
The toy’s appearance as a mouse plushie and the quest description make it clear that this belongs to the village’s cat resident, Zeki.
What if I can’t catch the Letter in a Bottle?
Keep fishing persistently along the Bahari Bay coastline near Beachcomber Cove – the bottle will eventually appear as a catch.
Is this quest time-sensitive?
No, Better Days can be completed at your own pace without time restrictions once you’ve found the cat toy.
Do I need special fishing equipment?
Basic fishing equipment is sufficient, though appropriate bait may improve your success rate in catching the bottle. The Palia Better Days quest delivers a beautifully crafted emotional experience that showcases the game’s commitment to meaningful storytelling and demonstrates how simple acts of kindness can create profound connections within the community.
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