Moths to a Shimmer Walkthrough - Where Winds Meet

Moths to a Shimmer is a story-focused encounter quest in Where Winds Meet, set in the peaceful Sundara Land of Qinghe. It begins with a secret conversation between Shan’er and Nan Weiqing and leads you through clue-hunting, Celestial Seize steals, quick-witted dialogue, and even a surprise Goose duel. As you uncover hidden emotions and family truths, you’ll face both battles and verbal challenges. Completing the quest grants Echo Jade, exploration points, coins, and experience.

Rewards

• Echo Jade: x50
• Qinghe Exploration Points: x50
• Moths to a Shimmer: x1
• Coins: x15000
• Stored EXP: x15000

Location

Head to the marked location in Sundara Land, Qinghe, and eavesdrop on Shan’er and Nan Weiqing’s conversation to begin the quest.

Walkthrough

Follow the steps below to complete the Moths to a Shimmer quest:

Step 1

Once you reach the marked spot, position yourself slightly behind Shan’er and adjust your angle until the Eavesdrop prompt appears.

Step 2

Use Celestial Seize to steal a Note from Nan Weiqing, then open your Bag to inspect it afterward.

Step 3

After reading the Note, stand beside Shan’er and recite its contents aloud.

Step 4

Once Shan’er runs off, follow her and step onto the marked spot to trigger the cutscene.

Step 5

Speak with Shan'er after the cutscene.

Step 6

Then speak with Nan Weiqing standing near the shore to continue the quest.

Step 7

Head back to Aunt Shan’s home and eavesdrop on her conversation with the Noblewoman.

Step 8

Speak with the Noblewoman inside and follow the exact dialogue choices as shown in the video below to complete the objective successfully.

Step 9

Head outside to the shoreline and recite the poem, which will trigger a Goose fight. Defeat the Goose to finish the objective.

Step 10

Go to the next location and post the Portrait of Beauty on the Martial Billboard. This will trigger a fight with Zhang Buman—defeat him to proceed.

Step 11

Head to the quiet spot near the Billboard and speak with the little girl.

Step 12

After talking to the little girl, piece the clues together and then return to Aunt Shan’s home.

Step 13

Head inside Aunt Shan's home to trigger a cutscene.

Step 14

Speak with Shan’er outside and defeat her in a Gift of Gab confrontation.

Step 15

Wait till the Chen hour on the next day and visit Aunt Shan again.

Step 16

Speak with Shan'er standing outside to complete the quest.

Tips

• Approach the first eavesdrop slightly behind and to the side of Shan’er; being too close or head-on can fail to trigger it.
• When talking to the Noblewoman, cycle through all dialogue options once; if you mess up, back out and re-enter to reset the puzzle without soft-locking.
• In the Goose and Zhang Buman fights, focus on quick dodges and burst windows instead of trading blows; both can stagger if you punish after big swings.
• During the Gift of Gab with Shan’er, prioritize cards that deal damage or lower her resolve over defensive or stalling options to shorten the confrontation.

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