Research for the Festival

Follow this Bravely Default guide to complete the 'Research for the Festival' quest. Learn where to find clues about the latest trends in Florem and how to proceed to Sage Yulyana's residence.

Alright, let's dive into the 'Research for the Festival' part of Chapter 2. This is a bit of a fetch-quest where you'll be gathering gossip around Florem to figure out what's trending. Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward!

Walkthrough:

1. Where am I? Just outside the Matriarch’s home. What do I see? A woman standing by a junction. What do I do? Speak to her. Why this way? She'll tell you that the spirit hairpin is the latest fashion craze.
2. Where am I? Head to the city entrance, specifically the trader’s store in the top-right corner of the area. What do I see? The trader behind the counter. What do I do? Go inside and try to buy the hairpin. Why this way? You'll find out it's not for sale, which is a bummer but part of the quest!
3. Where am I? Back outside the trader's store, head left. What do I see? A blue-haired girl. What do I do? Speak to her. Why this way? She'll let you know that hair dye, specifically petalhue, is what all the cool kids are into now.
4. Where am I? Still in the city entrance area. What do I see? A man standing near the south exit. What do I do? Talk to him. Why this way? He'll clue you in that the current trend is all about being