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Final Fantasy XVI

FF16 - A Culinary Pilgrimage Side Quest Walkthrough

By
Shane Williams

The A Culinary Pilgrimage side quest in Final Fantasy 16 can be acquired in "The Hideaway" iconThe Hideaway once you reach the Here Be Monsters main quest. Here you’ll find a person named "Yvan" iconYvan and they’ll request you find some ingredients for an ancient recipe. We’ll take you through the necessary steps to completion and where to find the Unwonted Violets.

Speak with Yvan to begin this quest.

Yvan, one of the cooks at the Fat Chocobo, asks Clive to help gather an important ingredient for something called Chancer’s Stew. Now he just has to work out what “unwonted violets” might be…

How to Start the A Culinary Pilgrimage Side Quest in FF16

First things first, you’ll need to have completed the main story mission Black or White, and be on the Here Be Monsters. When those requirements have been met, head over to Yvan in The Ale Hall and he’ll ask you for a favor. He’ll mention that he borrowed the "Valisthea" iconValisthea - A Culinary Pilgrimage Book and has found a recipe he’ll like to bring back, Chancer’s Stew. However, the only clue for the location of the secret ingredient leads to Rosaria.

Where to Find Unwonted Violets in Final Fantasy 16

After you’ve finished speaking with Yvan, fast travel to "Martha's Rest" iconMartha’s Rest in The Imperial Province of Rosarisa and speak with Flesher who can be found at one of the stalls to the west of the area. Here you’ll learn that the Unwonted Violets can be obtained by defeating "Scorpions" iconScorpions, so you’ll want to make your way over to Three Reed Sub-Region which is located to the southwest of "Martha" iconMartha’s Rest, then you’ll want to head to the northeast corner to find multiple scorpions.

(1 of 2) Head to this location on the map

Head to this location on the map (left), to find the scorpions. (right)

These are regular enemies, so they shouldn’t cause you too much trouble, but the easiest way to take them down is by grouping them up and using any AoE Abilities, such as "Aerial Blast" iconAerial Blast or "Flames of Rebirth" iconFlames of Rebirth. After you’ve obtained the Unwonted Violets you’ll want to return to the Hideaway. However, before you do so, be sure to explore the surrounding areas for Chests, as these can contain useful Accessories. Once you’ve returned to the Hideaway, speak with Yvan to bring the quest to a close and you’ll be rewarded with the "Badge of Mettle +1" iconBadge of Mettle +1 Accessory which increases your defense by 30.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Square Enix
  • Platforms,
    PS5
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    21 June 2023
  • Last Updated
    2 August 2023
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This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the dominant of the Phoenix. This guide for Final Fantasy XVI contains the following:

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