The Dead of Night

Follow our walkthrough for Final Fantasy XVI's 'The Dead of Night' main quest. Learn where to go, who to talk to, and what enemies to expect on your journey to Caer Norvent.

Alright, so you're tackling 'The Dead of Night' in Final Fantasy XVI. This part of the main quest kicks off after some initial story beats, and Cid's got a plan: before we go charging into Caer Norvent, we need to gather some intel around Lostwing. It's a pretty quick detour, but important for setting up what's next.

First things first, head out of the Inn. You'll find Quinten hanging around nearby. He's going to give you a key item called 'The Hanged Man.' This little trinket is super handy because it lets you chat with the villagers and get information without them getting all suspicious or pushy. Your first stop is a lady near the inn's upper level – just follow the quest marker. Chatting with her will give you the lowdown on the Dominant we're after.

Pro-Tip: While you're up near the Inn, don't forget to explore! Go inside, head up the stairs, and keep climbing those ladders. At the very top, you'll snag the 'Histoire Orchestrion Roll.' It's a nice little collectible to grab while you're in the area.

After that, you'll need to find a woodcutter. He's chilling north of the first woman you spoke to and will dish out more info about the captive. Once you've got the intel, make your way back to Cid, who's waiting near the Inn. You'll have a chat, another cutscene will play, and then you'll get to rest up for the night. The next morning, it's time to head towards Caer Norvent.

Enemies and Items on the Path to Caer Norvent

As you leave Lostwing and take the north road towards Caer Norvent, expect to run into a few familiar faces. The enemies you'll encounter are:

• Royal Folkstafs
• Royal Gandfreyrs
• Royal Mastiffs
• Royal Osfreyrs
• Royal Sigfreyrs
• Vampire Thorns

Keep your eyes peeled as you travel, too. You'll find some useful items scattered along the path, including:

• Sharp Fang
• Meteorite
• Valley Madder

The road itself is pretty straightforward, so just keep following it. You'll eventually hit another cutscene that transitions you back to the world map. From there, you can select Caer Norvent to begin the next main quest, 'Headwind.' Good luck!