Zeki's Winterfest Challenge is a scavenger hunt issued by Zeki as part of the limited time Winterlights event. The Player is provided a set of clues designed to lead them in and around Kilima Village in search of 7 hidden gifts that can be recognized as Winterlights-decorated chests. Some of these chests may be located in out-of-the-way-locations, requiring climbing, jumping or gliding to reach. The Player will also receive the chest itself, as part of their reward.
Letter from Zeki
Heya pal,
Have a wonderful Winterlights and all that. I'll save you some time - there's no seasonal discount here!
Instead, I devised a cunning challenge to celebrate the holiday Grimalkin style - I hid seven gifts around the village for you to steal. See, where I'm from, we don't just give away presents - we steal 'em from each other! If you forget these clues you can check the book in my store to see 'em again.
- One's stayin' hydrated by the Inn's outer docks.
- Two was headed to Embra but slipped on the rocks.
- Three's by the pond and can't find its way down.
- While four's catching Zzz's in an office in town.
- Five thinks it's hidden beneath a gazebo.
- Six ain't eavesdroppin', ask Jina, she'd know!
- Seven's the last, then you've got them all- just look in the shadows by ol' Butterball!
Zeki
Heya pal,
Have a wonderful Winterlights and all that. I'll save you some time - there's no seasonal discount here!
Instead, I devised a cunning challenge to celebrate the holiday Grimalkin style - I hid seven gifts around the village for you to steal. See, where I'm from, we don't just give away presents - we steal 'em from each other! I tried not t'make it too hard on ya, since you ain't as agile and clever as me. I didn't even booby trap 'em or nothin'! Least not on purpose.
- One's sneakin' 'round gettin' drinks in the Inn.
- Two's buried 'neath snow, a gazebo, and trim.
- Three's near ancient ruins, hidden by the Night Sky.
- Four's by my house, check up somewhere real high.
- Five's balanced precariously under a bridge.
- Six's rememberin' loved ones up on a ridge.
- Seven's the last, and it's no easy feat, check Phoenix Falls if you don't want defeat!
Zeki
Heya pal,
Have a wonderful Winterlights and all that. I'll save you some time - there's no seasonal dicsount [sic] here!
Instead, I devised a cunning challenge to celebrate the holiday Grimalkin style - I hid seven gifts around the village for you to steal. See, where I'm from, we don't just give away presents - we steal 'em from each other! I tried not ta' make it too hard on ya', since it's your first year and all. I didn't even booby trap 'em or nothin'! At least not on purpose...
Here's some hints, since I'm feelin' generous this season:
- One is having a barrel of laughs the Inn. [sic]
- Two is milling about in the wind near my house.
- Three is under a bridge near a watery ridge.
- Four is a-watching the Ormuu clip-clopping.
- Five is watching the boathouse from a cliff up high.
- Six is teetering close to a watery swim.
- Seven is in a big pile - find it and win!
Zeki
Usage
Unfortunately, the empty chests are not functional and do not add to the player's storage capacity, but they are quite decorative.
Completing the challenge gives the Player the following Accomplishment: Winterlights Gift Sleuth
Winterlights Chest Locations
| Map | Image | Coordinates | Hint | Rewards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | E7 | One's stayin' hydrated by the Inn's outer docks. |  150 Gold  Winterlights Chest  Winterlights Gift Bag  10 Winterlights Snowball | West of the Tavern by the docks, between a tree and a water tower. |
 |  | F3 / F4 | Two was headed to Embra but slipped on the rocks. | 150 Gold Winterlights Chest Winterlights Gift Bag 10 Winterlights Snowball | On the rocks, on the left side of the bridge in Phoenix Falls. |
 |  | D3 | Three's by the pond and can't find its way down. | 150 Gold Winterlights Chest Winterlights Gift Bag 10 Winterlights Snowball | On a tree branch by Mirror Pond Ruins. Walk to the top of the column between the pond and the tree, then glide towards the chest to quickly loot it. |
 |  | F7 | While four's catching Zzz's in an office in town. | 150 Gold Winterlights Chest Winterlights Gift Bag 10 Winterlights Snowball | Inside of City Hall in Eshe's office upstairs. |
 |  | F7 | Five thinks it's hidden beneath a gazebo. | 150 Gold Winterlights Chest Winterlights Gift Bag 10 Winterlights Snowball | In the gazebo south of City Hall. You need to loot the snow pile with presents in it. |
 |  | C4 | Six's ain't eavesdroppin', ask Jina, she'd know! | 150 Gold Winterlights Chest Winterlights Gift Bag 10 Winterlights Snowball | Behind Hekla's Tent, hidden in a bush behind barrels. |
 |  | C6 | Seven's the last, then you've got them all- just look in the shadows by ol' Butterball! | 150 Gold Winterlights Chest Winterlights Gift Bag 10 Winterlights Snowball | In the small Ormuu stable at the Daiya Family Farm. |
| Map | Location | Hint | Rewards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | One's sneakin' 'round gettin' drinks in the Inn. | 10 Winterlights Snowball Winterlights Gift Bag Winterlights Chest 150 Gold | In the basement of the Tavern. |
 |  | Two's buried 'neath snow, a gazebo, and trim. | 10 Winterlights Snowball Winterlights Gift Bag Winterlights Chest 150 Gold | In the gazebo south of City Hall. You need to loot the snow pile with presents in it. |
 |  | Three's near ancient ruins, hidden by the Night Sky. | 10 Winterlights Snowball Winterlights Gift Bag Winterlights Chest 150 Gold | Near the entrance of the Night Sky Temple. |
 |  | Four's by my house, check up somewhere real high. | 10 Winterlights Snowball Winterlights Gift Bag Winterlights Chest 150 Gold | On the roof of water tower near Zeki's House. Get to the roof from the nearby hill, easiest with the Glider. |
 |  | Five's balanced precariously under a bridge. | 10 Winterlights Snowball Winterlights Gift Bag Winterlights Chest 150 Gold | On a ruined bridge at Gillyfin Cove. Get to it from the top of the cliff, easiest to use Glider or jump carefully down from the edge of the ruined bridge. |
 |  | Six's rememberin' loved ones up on a ridge. | 10 Winterlights Snowball Winterlights Gift Bag Winterlights Chest 150 Gold | Climb the cliff or jump down to it from the Remembrance Garden. |
 |  | Seven's the last, and it's no easy feat, check Phoenix Falls if you don't want defeat! | 10 Winterlights Snowball Winterlights Gift Bag Winterlights Chest 150 Gold | On the cliff to the left of Phoenix Falls. Climb the ridge, might be not visible until you do. |
| Map | Location | Hint | Rewards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | One is having a barrel of laughs the Inn [sic]. |  Winterlights Gold Wreath Winterlights Gold Wreath Recipe Winterlights Chest | To reach this chest, run upstairs in the Inn and out the balcony window. This will give you access to the roof, allowing you to jump atop the large barrel. |
 |  | Two is milling about in the wind near my house. |  Winterlights Trinket Decor Winterlights Trinket Decor Recipe Winterlights Chest | |
 |  | Three is under a bridge near a watery ridge. |  Winterlights Gold Plate Winterlights Gold Plate Recipe Winterlights Chest | |
 |  | Four is a-watching the Ormuu clip-clopping. |  Winterlights Silver Plate Winterlights Silver Plate Recipe Winterlights Chest | |
 |  | Five is watching the boathouse from a cliff up high. |  Winterlights Coat Rack Winterlights Coat Rack Recipe Winterlights Chest | |
 |  | Six is teetering close to a watery swim |  Winterlights Silver Wreath Winterlights Silver Wreath Recipe Winterlights Chest | |
 |  | Seven is in a big pile - find it and win! |  Winterlights Tree Topper Winterlights Tree Topper Recipe Winterlights Chest |
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Trivia
- With the introduction of the Winterfest Challenge 2024, the old letter from 2023 contains the same text and hints as the 2024 letter, making the 2023 version unavailable in-game.
Update History
- New chest locations.
- New chest locations.
- Introduced.
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