Hide, Hideaway

In this Final Fantasy XVI walkthrough, we'll explain the full path of the "Hide, Hideaway " quest from the Act I.

After the cinematics, head to Hideaway's lair from the world map. Your objective will be to reach Hideaway in her office. You can use the map by pressing the central touchpad.

For the moment, there's no real point in exploring, but you can talk to the various NPCs if you wish. Head north-west to Cid's Solar's Quarters to start a cinematic.

Afterwards, return to The Great Hall to speak to Goetz. He'll give you some Continental Rum to give to blacksmith Blackthorne.

Go to Blackthorne who is located northeast of The Great Hall. Give him the Continental Rum to receive a tutorial on how to use the forge. Make a Iron Belt +1 with 12x Iron Filings. You'll also be notified on your map when there are new things to see in the lair as you progress.

Return to talk to Goetz in The Great Hall and speak to the man attending to the injured man. Then head northwest from The Great Hall to the infirmary east of Cid's Solar.

Talk to Tarja to be introduced to Otto. You'll then get the side quests of Final Fantasy XVI. At the same time, you'll unlock two features from Hideaway's lair: The Thousand Tomes and The Orchestrion.

Go now to Lady Charon who runs Charon's Toll. You don't have to buy to continue the quest. Lady Charon will tell you that you can pick up a bag in front of her store.

You will receive a tutorial on the Arete Stone which allows Clive to train in combat. You must complete the training to continue. You can quit the training at any time by pressing the central touchpad and the triangle button.

You will then obtain the Potion x2 and be able to leave the refuge to continue your FFXVI adventure. However, this is a good time to get the Food for Thought and Make Do and Mend side quests. Once you're ready, use the map to reach The Greatwood.