Hide, Hideaway Main

Follow our walkthrough for Final Fantasy XVI's 'Hide, Hideaway' main quest. Learn how to get supplies, talk to key characters, and prepare for your next mission.

Alright, so you've made it to The Hideaway! This is going to be your main hub for picking up side quests and generally getting your bearings in the world. When you first arrive, Cid wants to chat. He'll tell you to meet him in his room, but you've got some free rein to explore the area first. Poke around, chat with some NPCs – get a feel for the place.

Once you're done exploring, head upstairs through the tavern and find Cid's room. He'll fill you in on a potential lead: a Dominant of Fire might be hiding out in a village called Lostwing. After that little chat, Cid will send you off to get ready. Keep an eye out for Goetz; he's the guy who brought Jill to The Hideaway. He'll give you some booze to bribe the blacksmith, Blackthorne, with. Just head straight into his shop right in front of you and have a word. Blackthorne can hook you up with a better belt, so make sure to equip it!

After that, you'll see a cutscene where they bring in an injured brand. You'll need to speak with Oliver, and then head upstairs right beside you to find the healer, Tarja. She'll come down to tend to the newcomers.

Next up, you need to visit Charon at her stall. She might seem a bit reluctant to sell you anything at first, but don't worry, Torgal will charm her. This leads to you getting a new sword and some much-needed supplies. You'll need to head over to an obelisk to grab these supplies, which also activates the Training Grounds. You'll have to give it a quick spin, but remember, you can exit the training anytime by pressing the Touchpad and selecting 'end your training'.

With all that sorted, you can now explore The Hideaway freely! When you're ready to move on to the next main mission, 'Fanning Embers,' head back to Cid. He'll let you open up the world map, and you can then choose to travel to The Greatwood.