Farther Than The Snow Plains #2

Find a suitable camping spot

📍 Jarilo-VI Outlying Snow Plains

Pela and Lynx's goal for this trip was actually to observe the aurora — They need to first find a suitable camping ground before they can achieve that goal.
Pela
Pela
Phew... I never knew how long it took to get from the Administrative District to the Snow Plains.
Pela
Pela
So much snow... Even in the northern mountains, it wasn't like this.
Options
Did you bring enough warm clothes?
We need to find a good place to set up camp first.
Lynx
Lynx
The snow is supposed to get heavier later in the day... Have you got enough warm clothes?
Pela
Pela
Yep, I brought everything you told me to — all thanks to your camping guide.
Pela
Pela
Speaking of which, according to the guide, the first thing we need to do is find a good place to set up camp, right? Flat, dry, sheltered, facing the sun, high elevation...
Lynx
Lynx
The snow is supposed to get heavier later in the day... We need to find a good place to set up camp first.
Pela
Pela
Right! The guide says we should find a flat, dry, sheltered location — facing the sun at high elevation...
Lynx
Lynx
...You remembered all that? I expected no less from you! But it's gonna be hard finding a place that fits those criteria.
Lynx
Lynx
Well, we'll just keep moving and see. The place has to be convenient enough for us to observe the aurora, too.
Pela
Pela
Hehe, thanks, Lynxy!
Pela
Pela
I'll leave it to you then. I'm gonna follow right behind you.

Pela
Pela
Flat, dry, sheltered, facing the sun, high elevation...
Pela
Pela
...and we need to be able to observe the aurora... This is going to be difficult.
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Pela
Pela
This slope has a good view... It'll be easy to watch the aurora.
Lynx
Lynx
Nope. The wind blows strongly through here, and there are signs of direwolf activity... It'd be too dangerous to make camp.
Pela
Pela
I see... Then let's keep moving.
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Pela
Pela
Hmm... This area is sheltered and facing the sun, plus it's flat ground, but...
Lynx
Lynx
But there are cliffs all around. We'll be in trouble if there's a landslide or rockfall. Also, there isn't much of a view...
Lynx
Lynx
Ah! I remember a good place that's not too far from here. Follow me!
Pela
Pela
Huh? ...Okay!

Establish the camp

Pela and Lynx found a suitable camping spot. Prepare the camping equipment and wait for the aurora.
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Pela
Pela
We're at a dead end...
Pela
Pela
Lynxy, are you sure this is the place?
Lynx
Lynx
Yep. This is the path to Kandor Valley. There are low cliffs on both sides, but I cleared all the monsters here a while ago, so it should be safe and sound.
Lynx
Lynx
Also, the mountain wind during this season usually comes from the north, which is another reason why we couldn't camp on that previous slope. These two hills can block the Snow Plains gales for us.
Pela
Pela
I never even noticed! Huh, camping is a complicated science...
Lynx
Lynx
...Not really, but the environment outside of Belobog is very tough.
Lynx
Lynx
If the weather here was as good as inside the city, then we could have camped anywhere.
Pela
Pela
That's true. I hope that becomes a reality one day.
Pela
Pela
Hmm, only problem is... the view here isn't great. Are you sure we'll be able to watch the aurora?
Lynx
Lynx
Hehe, don't worry about that for now — let's get the tent ready then go find our dinner.
Pela
Pela
Sure! I can help out with the tent — I memorized that section in the camping guide.
Lynx
Lynx
Okay, then I'll go set up the stove. If you have any questions, just ask me.
Lynx
Lynx
(Huh? Why isn't the heater working...?)
Lynx
Lynx
(Darn, doesn't seem like an easy fix...)
Lynx
Lynx
(Alright. I'll ask Pela...)
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Pela
Pela
(It's probably best to stick close to the camp...)

Ask whether Pela can fix the heater

Lynx seems to have run into trouble while setting up the stove. She can only ask for Pela for help.
Pela
Pela
Why can't I secure it...
Pela
Pela
Weird... That's what the guide says...
Pela
Pela
Hey, Lynxy! Come and have a look at this!
Pela
Pela
I did everything according to the guide, but the tent's still wobbly...
Options
Have a check.
Lynx
Lynx
Mm, lemme have a check...
Lynx
Lynx
Main poles, check. Brow poles, check. Ropes, check...
Lynx
Lynx
...Ah, it's the pegs!
Lynx
Lynx
The pegs. I forgot to mention — thick snow needs leaded iron pegs.
Pela
Pela
Got it! It's definitely sturdier now... Nice job, Lynxy!
Lynx
Lynx
You're too kind... My oversight.
Lynx
Lynx
Uhh... I've got a question, too. Can you take a look at this stove? I think it's broken...
Pela
Pela
Huh? Sure, let me take a look.
Pela
Pela
Hmm... The Geomarrow fuel activation component probably stopped working. Do you have a spare one?
Lynx
Lynx
No... Serval told me this was a brand-new stove...
Lynx
Lynx
(Did I bring the wrong stove...? Does this mean we have to make a fire with Geomarrow? I specifically got this stove from Serval...)
Pela
Pela
That's okay. These components are really common. Maybe we can find a spare one in the ruins around here.
Pela
Pela
You take it easy — I'll see if I can find one. Oh, and I'll keep an eye out for food too!
Lynx
Lynx
...I'll come with you!

Investigate
Lynx
Lynx
There's something in this snow drift...
Lynx
Lynx
...Huh!? I can do the digging! You don't need to...
Pela
Pela
Come on, camping is about teamwork! Let me have a try.
Lynx
Lynx
Ah... Okay.
Pela
Pela
Ah! I found something!
Pela
Pela
Is this... a radish?
Lynx
Lynx
Yep, that's a snow radish. They're really sweet and tasty...
Lynx
Lynx
...
Lynx
Lynx
...Actually... no. This is a hibernating snow radish rabbit.
Pela
Pela
Huh? This is a rabbit?
Lynx
Lynx
Yep. They look really similar to snow radishes. Their ears look like the leaves and their body looks like the radish bit. When they hibernate, they cover themselves with dirt, just like real radishes.
Pela
Pela
I see... In that case, please tell me we can put it back?
Lynx
Lynx
Yeah... It's better for the Snow Plains' ecosystem.

Investigate
Lynx
Lynx
Huh? What's in this tree trunk...
Pela
Pela
You found something?
Lynx
Lynx
...There's food in here!
Pela
Pela
Really?
Lynx
Lynx
I'm gonna pry it open...
Lynx
Lynx
There!
Pela
Pela
Uh... what exactly are—
Lynx
Lynx
These are mimic snow slugs. They can change their appearance to match the external environment. They're really cute.
Pela
Pela
Yeah, but... we should put them back.
Lynx
Lynx
No, no! These slugs taste really good once they've been roasted... They kinda taste like... snow mice?
Pela
Pela
That sounds even less appetizing!
+ Mimic Snow Slugs x 1

Lynx
Lynx
Finding food is easy, but finding that component is gonna be hard...
Pela
Pela
We'll do our best. If we can't find one, we'll just do what your guide says and chop wood to make a fire.
Lynx
Lynx
Oh, actually, I have some spare chunks of Geomarrow...
Investigate
Pela
Pela
There might be spare stove parts in the ruin. Lemme see...
Lynx
Lynx
Don't tell me you wanna crawl in there...
Pela
Pela
Of course I do. It's not like the stuff we need is gonna come crawling out.
Lynx
Lynx
In that case... be careful.
Pela
Pela
...
Lynx
Lynx
Did you find anything?
Pela
Pela
I didn't find any components, but I got this... I don't know if we can still eat it...
Lynx
Lynx
Hmm...
Lynx
Lynx
It hasn't decayed — it's edible!
Pela
Pela
Really?
Lynx
Lynx
It's all thanks to the Eternal Freeze. We can eat raw fish from 700 years ago!
Pela
Pela
700!?
+ Ice-Fresh Raw Frostweave Salmon Slices x 1

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Lynx
Lynx
(It's probably better not to separate...)
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Move
Pela
Pela
(It's probably best to stick close to the camp...)

Collect the Geomarrow Activation Element and food

Pela and Lynx have finished setting up the camp. Then they decide to gather food as well as trying to find a Geomarrow Activation Element, even though it would be incredibly rare to find one out in the Outlying Snow Plains.
Lynx
Lynx
I think we've searched through everything here... Let's head back, Pela.
Pela
Pela
*sigh* Okay... I feel bad that we didn't find a spare component.
Lynx
Lynx
It's fine, we'll just light a fire with Geomarrow... Let's go back and have some food.

Return to the camp and prepare dinner

Although they didn't find the Geomarrow Activation Element, Pela and Lynx manages to collect enough food for tonight. Now is the time to return to the camping ground.
Lynx
Lynx
Pela...
Pela
Pela
Hm? What's up?
Lynx
Lynx
We... don't really need that stove to cook.
Pela
Pela
...I know. But since we were looking for food, I figured we might as well try to fix the stove.
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Ascertain the abnormality in the camp

Pela and Lynx reach the camping ground, but discover an unexpected guest in the camp. They need to confirm what is happening in the camp without alarming the intruder.
However, you are well aware that the "intruder" is just a harmless Warp Trotter. Now is not the time to step out and help, though. Let the two girls deal with this "crisis" on their own.
Lynx
Lynx
I think there's something in the camp... Be careful.
Pela
Pela
Is it some kind of animal?
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Pela
Pela
...Lynxy, wait. That thing in the camp is a dangerous Fragmentum creature.
Lynx
Lynx
Mm, I see it too. But it doesn't seem aggressive... and it's all chubby and cute...
Pela
Pela
Don't be fooled by its appearance. About 20% of our Silvermane Guard Fragmentum losses are a result of chasing this creature.
Pela
Pela
We haven't figured out everything about it yet, but there's one thing we're sure of... they have the power to control people. We need to be careful.
Lynx
Lynx
Huh? But this little buddy gave me something good last time, and it didn't hurt me...
Pela
Pela
That must be the first step in their mind control process. You were lucky.
Pela
Pela
We should defeat it just to be safe. Fragmentum creatures are Belobog's enemies — they shouldn't be trusted.
Lynx
Lynx
Ah, but...
Pela
Pela
Mm?
Lynx
Lynx
I didn't even get to take a photo of it last time. Now's a good chance...
Lynx
Lynx
Can I at least take a picture, Pela? That's also my job as a researcher.
Pela
Pela
...I understand, but the sound of the shutter and the camera bulb might send it into a frenzy...
Lynx
Lynx
...Ah, it noticed us.
Pela
Pela
It might be looking for an opportunity to attack. Be careful!

(Optional) Take a picture of the mysterious creature

Pela and Lynx have opposing ideas over what to do with this mysterious creature — take a photo of it? Or to sniff out this dangerous element while they can? The two girls need to make a choice.
Options
Photo Taken

Investigate the item left by the mysterious creature

Either way, the Warp Trotter leaves the camping ground, but it seems to have left something for the two girls.
The two girls decide to move up to investigate what the mysterious creature had prepared for them.
Lynx
Lynx
Finally got a picture...
Options
It disappeared.
Maybe it's still around somewhere.
Pela
Pela
It disappeared... Did it run away?
Lynx
Lynx
Yeah... that's the nature of these little things. They disappear in a flash when they get scared.
Pela
Pela
It disappeared... Lynxy, be on the lookout for an ambush.
Lynx
Lynx
Don't worry, Pela... that's the nature of these little things. They disappear in a flash when they get scared.
Lynx
Lynx
That's my conclusion from my long-term observations. As for those lost Guards... maybe they were chasing these little creatures and couldn't find their way back.
Pela
Pela
...
Pela
Pela
Sorry. Maybe I was overreacting...
Lynx
Lynx
Don't be sorry. It pays to be careful.
Lynx
Lynx
Anyway, crisis resolved! We can now make some food...
Lynx
Lynx
...Huh? Our little buddy seems to have dropped something.

(Optional) Eliminate the mysterious creature

Pela and Lynx have opposing ideas over what to do with this mysterious creature — take a photo of it? Or to sniff out this dangerous element while they can? The two girls need to make a choice.
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Pela
Pela
Careful, Lynx — It's going to attack!
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Combat

Investigate the item left by the mysterious creature

Either way, the Warp Trotter leaves the camping ground, but it seems to have left something for the two girls.
The two girls decide to move up to investigate what the mysterious creature had prepared for them.
Pela
Pela
Phew... Hopefully it won't be coming back any time soon.
Lynx
Lynx
It disappeared again...
Pela
Pela
It must have used some Fragmentum loophole to escape. Do you really want to take after it, Lynxy?
Lynx
Lynx
No, just a bit curious. But these guys do disappear in a flash when they get scared.
Lynx
Lynx
Anyway, crisis resolved! We can now make some food...
Lynx
Lynx
...Huh? Our little buddy seems to have dropped something.

Investigate
Pela
Pela
Huh? This is...
Pela
Pela
Awesome! Lynxy, look! It's a Geomarrow Activation Component! I never thought we'd find one here!
Pela
Pela
What about you, Lynxy? Did you find anything good?
Lynx
Lynx
...Ah! N—Nothing! Just some old stuff...
Lynx
Lynx
I—It's great we finally found the component! Let's go fix the stove!
Pela
Pela
Huh? Lynxy... is something the matter?
Lynx
Lynx
...Nope, nope, it's all your imagination!
Pela
Pela
...Oh, uh... Why don't you take a break — I'll have a look at this stove.
+ Geomarrow Activation Element x 1

Cook dinner with Lynx

The girls finally fix the heater. Though Belobog is currently enveloped in the perpetual solar sunlight, it is still time for dinner. Check the food ingredients collected so far and find a way to make a delicious camping meal with them.
Pela
Pela
Okay, all done.
Lynx
Lynx
What is this magic? I couldn't figure out the problem at all...
Pela
Pela
No magic here. Just a trick or two I learned from Serval.
Lynx
Lynx
My sister...
Pela
Pela
Yep, that's her. What's the matter?
Lynx
Lynx
Ah... nothing. Just... sometimes I'm a bit jealous of Serval, you know? She knows everything...
Pela
Pela
Hehe, same as you, then.
Lynx
Lynx
...Huh?
Pela
Pela
I'm serious! Outdoor explorer, mechanic — they're both experts in their field, right? I think you two are awesome.
Pela
Pela
Anyway, it wouldn't be hard for you to get her to teach you something. You're her sister, she'd be happy to teach you.
Lynx
Lynx
You say that, but...
Lynx
Lynx
...Never mind. It's getting late. Let's cook something.
Pela
Pela
Yay! That's my favorite part... Wait, no, my favorite part is watching the aurora!
Lynx
Lynx
Anyways, let's take a look at what ingredients we have.
Lynx
Lynx
(Every ingredient has its own effect, and combining them will create unexpected results...)
Lynx
Lynx
(What kind of effects are they gonna make? Let's just give it a try.)
Options
Ice-Fresh Raw Frostweave Salmon Slices
Mimic Snow Slugs
Ice-Fresh Raw Frostweave Salmon Slices, Mimic Snow Slugs
Cancel
Lynx
Lynx
Ah... 700-year-old raw fish.
Pela
Pela
You don't have to emphasize the "700 years" part, y'know...
Lynx
Lynx
The older, the rarer! Plus, you had to enter that ruin for it — even more special...
Pela
Pela
You don't have to emphasize that either!
Lynx
Lynx
Then let's just say it'll be tonight's main course, haha. Time to show you my culinary skills!
Pela
Pela
Um... Why don't I cook tonight? You can take a break...
Lynx
Lynx
It's no problem! Leave it to me.
Lynx
Lynx
Ta-da. Frostweave Salmon Bread is ready!
Pela
Pela
Ah... It smells so good! I'm gonna dig in!
System
System
You feel an amazing energy as you enjoy a meal with your fellow campers...
Lynx
Lynx
Ah... Cute mimic snow slug.
Pela
Pela
Are we really going to eat that...?
Lynx
Lynx
Don't worry. It may not look tasty, but I guarantee you'll fall in love with it on the first bite.
Pela
Pela
I still don't believe this is supposed to be food...
Lynx
Lynx
Then let's just say it'll be tonight's main course, haha. Time to show you my culinary skills!
Pela
Pela
Um... Why don't I cook tonight? You can take a break...
Lynx
Lynx
It's no problem! Leave it to me.
Lynx
Lynx
Ta-da. The Stone-Roasted Meat Skewer is ready!
Pela
Pela
Ah... It smells so good! I'm gonna dig in!
System
System
You feel an amazing energy as you enjoy a meal with your fellow campers...
Lynx
Lynx
Ah... raw fish from 700 years ago and some cute mimic snow slug.
Pela
Pela
I don't think... either is edible...
Lynx
Lynx
Don't worry. We'll make them into a hotpot. Just add cream, biscuit crumbs, and the canned sardines I brought...
Pela
Pela
You're putting canned sardines into a hotpot!? Please don't say that...
Lynx
Lynx
Well then, this will be the main course for tonight — I'll show you what I can do as a chef!
Pela
Pela
Um... Why don't I cook tonight? You can take a break...
Lynx
Lynx
Come on, it's fine. Just leave it to me.
Lynx
Lynx
Ta-da! The super delicious Snow Plains Combo Stew is ready!
Pela
Pela
Ah... It smells so good! I'm gonna dig in!
System
System
You feel an amazing energy as you enjoy a meal with your fellow campers...
- Ice-Fresh Raw Frostweave Salmon Slices x 1, Mimic Snow Slugs x 1

Wait for the aurora with Lynx

After they've had a meal, the girls' goals are now clear. They decide to have a long chat to spend time before the aurora emerges.
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Combat

Talk with everyone

Your appearance seems to make the girls rather confused. Now you have to explain the situation to them.
Pela
Pela
These Fragmentum monsters are coming out of thin air...
Lynx
Lynx
They were probably attracted by the stove. The Stellaron crisis is over, why are there still so many monsters?
Options
It takes time for the Fragmentum's influence to fade.
With me around, there's no need to worry!
Pela
Pela
Ah. I see...
Pela
Pela
Hmph, we could've handled it...
Pela
Pela
Wait — where did you come from all of a sudden!?
Lynx
Lynx
Pela? Who is this?
Pela
Pela
Um... This is the trailblazer — the savior of Belobog.
Lynx
Lynx
I see. Well, in that case, thanks for saving us — not to mention Belobog.
Lynx
Lynx
So, what's a big hero like you doing out here?
Options
Serval and Gepard sent me.
Um... Err...
Lynx
Lynx
*sigh*...I knew it.
Lynx
Lynx
Never mind... I can take a guess. Serval and Gepard sent you to protect us, right?
Lynx
Lynx
They're always like this. It's impossible to get some private time as their younger sister.
Options
I didn't exactly see eye to eye with them...
That's how families are.
Pela
Pela
Then why did you still come here...
Pela
Pela
Yeah...
Pela
Pela
Hold on, isn't that what I just said?
Lynx
Lynx
Alright, alright. It's all because Serval and Gepard are worrywarts. Besides, you did save us...
Lynx
Lynx
Since you followed us all the way here, you probably know why we're out camping today...
Lynx
Lynx
Stay and watch the aurora with us.
System
System
At night...
Lynx
Lynx
It's about time for it to appear...
Pela
Pela
Hey! Lynxy! Look!

View the aurora

The aurora that everyone has been looking forward to finally arrives after this string of incidents. Time to enjoy your "spoils."
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