Palia “All That Is Not Gold” Quest Walkthrough – Full Puzzle & Flowflower Guide

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The “All That Is Not Gold” quest in Palia is one of the most emotional and lore-rich chapters in the Elderwood storyline. Rather than focusing purely on exploration, this quest blends storytelling, environmental clues, and puzzle-solving to deliver a meaningful experience tied to the Umbraan past.

In this complete walkthrough, you’ll learn how to track Ralf, solve the brazier puzzle, and obtain the next Flowflower efficiently—while understanding the deeper narrative behind the quest.

Quest Overview: What You’ll Be Doing

After progressing through the Zendruu Tree storyline, your journey takes a detour into Mauvais Way, where echoes of the Umbraan War still linger.

Main Objectives:

• Locate the Frantic Echoling
• Investigate Ralf’s disappearance
• Collect diary pages with symbolic clues
• Track footprints and Echo traces
• Enter a hidden cave
• Solve the brazier puzzle
• Reunite Ralf with his father
• Collect the Flowflower

This quest emphasizes exploration + deduction, rather than combat or resource gathering.

How to Start “All That Is Not Gold”

To begin the quest:

• Head into the Elderwood zone
• Follow the quest marker on your compass
• Travel toward Mauvais Way

You’ll eventually reach a boulder near the first bridge, where:

• Subira
• Tamala
• Ulfe
• A Frantic Echoling

are all gathered.

Step 1: Speak with the Frantic Echoling

Approach and attempt to speak with the Echoling.

What happens:

• The Echoling ignores you
• You learn it is searching for its missing son, Ralf

Shortly after, Ulfe presents an important item:

• Diary of an Umbraan Child

This item becomes your primary clue system for the rest of the quest.

Step 2: Follow the First Clue (Diary Page 1)

Open the diary and examine the first entry.

Key detail:

Each entry contains a symbol—this will be crucial later.

Next steps:

• Head north from your current position
• Climb up a nearby cliff
• Locate an Echo puddle

Here, you’ll find the second diary entry.

Step 3: Track the Footprints to the Cave

After reading the second entry:

• Muddy footprints appear
• Follow them carefully across the terrain

These footprints lead you toward:

• A blocked cave entrance
• Another Echo puddle
• The third diary entry

Once collected:

• Pass through the Echo wall
• Enter the hidden cave

Step 4: Discover the Umbraan Shrine

Inside the cave, you’ll encounter:

• A shrine dedicated to Ralf
• Four braziers surrounding it
• Your party regrouping nearby

Important Revelation:

Reading the shrine reveals:

• Ralf has already passed away
• His death is tied to the chaos of the forest

This sets up the next objective: performing an Umbraan funerary rite.

Step 5: Prepare for the Brazier Puzzle

Before solving the puzzle:

• Speak with Subira
• You’ll receive Standard Arrows

Why this matters:

You’ll need a bow + arrows to activate the braziers in the correct order.

Step 6: Solve the Brazier Puzzle (Critical Step)

This is the core mechanic of the quest.

How the Puzzle Works:

• Each diary page contains a unique symbol
• These symbols represent the order of braziers to light

Solution Method:

1. Open your inventory
2. Navigate to the Quest Pouch
3. Review the diary pages
4. Note the symbol sequence
5. Shoot the corresponding braziers in that order

Key Tip:

• The order is based on the sequence of diary entries, not location
• Take your time—misfires won’t fail the quest but will slow you down

Step 7: Meet Ralf (Echoling Form)

After solving the puzzle:

• Ralf appears as an Echoling spirit
• He seems confused, lost, and hungry

You’ll be given the option to help him.

What happens next:

• Ralf transforms into a portable quest item
• You must carry him back to his father

Step 8: Reunite Father and Son

Return to the starting area in Mauvais Way.

• Approach the Frantic Echoling
• Trigger dialogue

Emotional Reveal:

• The father mistakenly attacked Ralf
• He believed his son was a monster
• Overcome with guilt, he abandoned him

This moment resolves one of the most tragic storylines in the Elderwood arc.

Step 9: Complete the Funerary Rite & Claim the Flowflower

After the reunion:

• The father prepares Ralf’s spirit to pass on
• The Flowflower becomes available nearby

Collect it and speak with your party to finish the quest.

Rewards

Upon completion, you’ll receive:

• 25 Renown
• Unlock the next quest: “The Road Not Taken”

Why This Quest Matters (Lore & Progression)

“All That Is Not Gold” is essential for several reasons:

1. Deepens Umbraan Lore

You learn about:

• Funerary traditions
• The emotional cost of the war
• The origins of Echo disturbances

2. Introduces Symbol-Based Puzzle Design

The brazier puzzle reinforces:

• Observation skills
• Narrative-driven mechanics

3. Advances the Flowflower Objective

Flowflowers are key to:

• Cleansing the Zendruu Tree
• Progressing the main storyline

Efficiency Tips for Faster Completion

1. Track Clues Carefully

Don’t skip diary entries—they directly solve the puzzle.

2. Optimize Resource Gathering

While this quest is not resource-heavy, preparing in advance helps. Many players rely on Palia Materials Farming to ensure they always have tools and supplies ready.

3. Minimize Backtracking

• Follow footprints immediately
• Collect all entries in one continuous route

4. Progress Faster with Assistance

If you’re aiming to complete storylines quickly or skip repetitive grind elements, some players use Palia Boosts to streamline progression.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where do I start “All That Is Not Gold”?

In Mauvais Way, near the first bridge, by following the quest marker in the Elderwood.

How many diary pages are there?

There are three diary entries, each containing a symbol for the puzzle.

How do you solve the brazier puzzle?

Shoot the braziers in the order of the symbols shown in the diary pages.

What happens if I shoot the wrong brazier?

You can retry—there’s no permanent penalty.

Where do you find Ralf?

He appears inside the cave after solving the puzzle.

What is the Flowflower used for?

It’s required for cleansing rituals tied to the Zendruu Tree storyline.

Final Thoughts

“All That Is Not Gold” stands out as one of Palia’s most memorable quests—not because of difficulty, but because of its emotional storytelling and clever design.

By combining environmental clues, symbolic puzzles, and character-driven narrative, it delivers a quest experience that feels meaningful and rewarding.

Follow this guide, and you’ll not only complete the quest efficiently—but also fully appreciate the story it tells.