The Ephemeral Blight quest in Where Winds Meet throws you straight into one of the game’s more atmospheric challenges. Mistveil Forest is covered in deadly Dawn-to-Dusk poison, and without the three crucial cures, you won’t make it far. The tricky part? The game doesn’t hold your hand with quest markers for two of these cures, so you’ll need to piece together clues and explore carefully.
This guide breaks down exactly where to find all three Mistveil Forest Cures—Wishing Cove, Hollow Abode, and Aureate Pavilion—and walks you through completing the entire Ephemeral Blight questline.
Starting The Ephemeral Blight Quest
The quest kicks off when you venture into Mistveil Forest, located east of Kaifeng City. The deeper you go, the thicker the venomous mist becomes. Eventually, you’ll succumb to the Dawn-to-Dusk poison, triggering a cutscene where an NPC named Zhai Xu rescues you and brings you to his home at the forest’s edge.
Getting Your First Cure at Wishing Cove
When you wake up in Zhai Xu’s house, here’s what you need to do:
- Pick up the jade pendant lying next to your bed
- Talk to Zhai Xu about the pendant you found
- Activate Wind Sense (press V) to search for clues around the house
- Locate two books on the table—when you try to interact with them, Zhai Xu will warn you not to interfere
- Use Meridian Touch on the wind chime hanging in the window above the table to distract him
- Grab both books while he’s distracted: Mistveil Forest Cures: Wishing Cove and Thousand-Wish Amendment
- Say goodbye to Zhai Xu and leave Wishing Cove
- Open your Bag (press B) and read the Thousand-Wish Amendment book under Quest Items
Reading the book reveals you’ll need three cures total to lift the fog. You’ve already secured the first one from Wishing Cove—now it’s time to track down the other two.
Finding the Hollow Abode Cure
The Hollow Abode Cure is tucked away southwest of the main Mistveil Forest area inside the Soulshade Umbrella – Post Station. This location doubles as a Skill Theft dungeon where you can unlock the Soulshade Umbrella weapon, but you don’t need to complete the entire dungeon just to grab the cure.
Step-by-Step Hollow Abode Retrieval:
- Enter the post station’s main courtyard
- Activate Wind Sense (V key) to reveal enemy sight lines and plan your approach
- Climb the vines leading to the second story of the main building—this lets you bypass most of the guards
- Enter through the open window on the second floor
- Turn right and find the staircase leading down
- Wait for the guard at the bottom of the stairs to turn around
- Assassinate him using Touch of Death while his back is turned
- Grab the Hollow Abode cure from the table illuminated by green candles
Pro tip: If you’re interested in expanding your weapon collection, the Soulshade Umbrella is in a coffin just behind where you find the cure. It’s worth the extra minute to grab it while you’re here.
Finding the Aureate Pavilion Cure
The Aureate Pavilion cure is located north of Mistveil Forest, east of the Teleporter. You’ll recognize it as an Outpost marked with a red icon on your map—it should already be visible if you’ve explored the surrounding area.
How to Get the Aureate Pavilion Cure:
- Circle around Mistveil Forest to approach the Aureate Pavilion from the north
- Head to the central hut in the middle of the outpost—this is where the cure is located
- Deal with the enemies gathered around the fire near the hut (you can fight them or sneak past)
- Find the cure next to a mummified corpse on a table inside the hut
You don’t need to clear the entire outpost or spend Energy to claim this cure—just grab it and go. However, if you’re looking to boost your exploration points, clearing the outpost isn’t a bad idea.
Lifting the Fog from Mistveil Forest
Once you’ve collected all three cures, head back to Zhai Xu at Wishing Cove. He’ll start working on an antidote for the Dawn-to-Dusk toxin, but it takes time—specifically, two in-game days. If you’re not sure how to speed through this, check out our guide on how to change the time of day.
Continuing the Quest:
After waiting, return to Wishing Cove and look for a note on the table. It says Zhai Xu has headed to the northern wasteland of Mistveil Forest. Follow the quest marker to find him and receive the complete Mistveil Forest Cure.
Venturing Deeper into Mistveil Forest:
With the cure in hand, you can now push deeper into the poisoned forest. Here’s what comes next:
- Stay close to fires as you move through the forest—they provide temporary protection from the Dawn-to-Dusk poison
- Defeat the Aureate Pavilion guards blocking your path
- Destroy the Dawn-to-Dusk blooms at the entrance using Fire Arrows to unblock the way forward
- Investigate the large tree with hanging corpses and destroy three more Dawn-to-Dusk blooms around it
- Pick up the jade pendant that appears on the ground after defeating the sleeping puppets
- Follow the Silver Needle Sect shadow figure to locate the next quest area
The Hidden Dungeon Section:
Progress through the dungeon until you reach what appears to be a dead end. Look for Sun Buqi’s Notes on a table next to another mummified corpse.
You’ll need to combine the clues in the correct sequence:
- Sun’s Note: Dawn-to-Dusk Toxin + The cold poison is brewed here, where spirits and dreams are crushed
- The Dawn-to-Dusk Toxin transforms humans into Sleeping Puppets + A flood and a sinkhole exposed his hidden lair
- The Sleeping Puppet had half a pendant + Half of a pendant with the Crane Holding Lingzhi motif
- Disciples of all three factions became Sleeping Puppets + Secret Lair Sleeping Puppet carries a Silver Needle medicinal gourd
- Secret Lair Sleeping Puppet was once a Silver Needle Doctor + Bodies found in hidden lair show signs of attempted rescue
- A healer’s heart remains true until they die + When the halves are back together, the relationship becomes one…
After piecing together the clues, interact with the strange Sleeping Puppet (the former Silver Needle Doctor) near the mummy. He’ll guide you to the source of the Dawn-to-Dusk mist.
Final Steps:
- Destroy the three Dawn-to-Dusk blooms in the cavern to eliminate the source of the poison
- Return to Wishing Cove one last time
- Talk to Zhai Xu to complete the quest and claim your rewards
Tips for Completing The Ephemeral Blight Quest
Come prepared: Make sure you have Fire Arrows before venturing deep into Mistveil Forest. They’re essential for destroying the Dawn-to-Dusk blooms.
Stealth is your friend: Both the Hollow Abode and Aureate Pavilion cures can be grabbed without fighting if you’re patient and use Wind Sense effectively.
Don’t rush the wait period: While waiting for Zhai Xu to complete the antidote, take the opportunity to work on daily and weekly activities or explore other questlines.
Stock up on healing: The final dungeon section has several combat encounters. Make sure you know how to get more healing charges before diving in.
Check your stats: If you’re finding the combat challenging, consider reviewing your character stats and attributes to optimize your build.
Additional Resources
For more information about Where Winds Meet, visit:
- Official Where Winds Meet Website
- Where Winds Meet on Steam
- Where Winds Meet on PlayStation
- Where Winds Meet Wikipedia
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The Ephemeral Blight quest is one of the more involved storylines in Where Winds Meet, but the rewards and narrative payoff make it worthwhile. The Mistveil Forest setting has a haunting atmosphere that really showcases what this game does well—blending exploration, stealth, and combat into a cohesive experience. Take your time, use your tools wisely, and you’ll clear that fog in no time.
