Completing the Keeper of the Gales main quest in Palia requires tracking down a hidden Aeroflow Overseer station and overriding a locked system mainframe. Triggered after finishing Eye of the Storm, this quest asks you to help Einar locate a missing Galdur transmission by exploring Bahari Bay.
Finding the correct tunnel entrance and solving the terminal password puzzles can stall your progress. This walkthrough details every step to locate the station, solve the password riddle, and clear the lockdown protocol without wasting time.
Step 1: Speak to Caleri in Kilima Village
Your journey starts after Einar receives a mysterious transmission. He asks you to investigate a missing Galdur tied to an aeroflow station.
- Head to Kilima Village and track down Caleri, usually found at the library.
- Ask her about the missing transmission and aeroflow stations.
- Through her historical records, she points you toward Bahari Bay, specifically marking a search zone near Hideaway Bluffs.
Step 2: Locate the Aeroflow Overseer Station in Bahari Bay
Finding the entrance to the underground station is the trickiest part of the quest because it's hidden inside a rocky cave system rather than out in the open.
- Travel to Bahari Bay and head toward the mountains just right of Hideaway Bluffs.
- Look for the ponds situated just south of the mountain wall. You'll spot a small cave entrance marked with an air elemental symbol tile.
- Enter the tunnel and follow the path straight past the first formations. Do not drop down into lower pits.
- Continue until you reach the second geyser, then take a right turn.
- Climb up the rocky wall where you spot overhead wooden boards. The climbing can feel a bit finicky, so look for stable ledges to pull yourself up to the next level.
- Interact with the large door at the end of the passage to enter the Mysterious Tunnel.
Step 3: Access the Terminal and Enter the Password
Inside the hidden room, you'll encounter a robot known as the Mysterious Device alongside several data tablets.
- Read the tablets and notes scattered on the table to the right of the device. One specific note features strangely capitalized letters.
- Extract those capitalized letters to form the access password: ACER.
- Speak to the Mysterious Device and input the code letter by letter:
- Slot 2: A
- Slot 3: C
- Slot 2: E
- Slot 1: R
Step 4: Disengage the Garden Lockdown Protocol
Once you successfully log in using the terminal under Anemo's account, you'll gain access to old emails and system statuses.
- Navigate the menu options to locate the Garden Lockdown Protocol.
- Select the Disengage option to override the system.
- Doing this completes the quest objectives, rewarding you with 10 Renown and clearing the path for the remaining temple investigations.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Searching the high peaks: Many players waste time scaling the cliffs of Hideaway Bluffs. The entrance is low to the ground near the ponds and cave systems, not at the summit.
- Missing the password clue: Entering random words won't work. You must check the desk to the right of the robot to read the note that reveals the ACER sequence.
- Ignoring other elemental quests: Keeper of the Gales is part of a trio. You can complete it alongside Keeper of Waves and Keeper of Flames in any order, but you must finish all three before you can progress to Keeper of Roots with Einar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a specific skill level to complete Keeper of the Gales?
No. There are no mandatory skill level requirements for mining, gardening, or fishing tied to unlocking this quest. You only need to finish the prerequisite Eye of the Storm quest.
What happens after I disengage the lockdown?
After overriding the system, you'll need to complete the parallel elemental quests if you haven't already. Once all three keeper quests are done, you report back to Einar to start the Keeper of Roots quest.
Where is Caleri if she isn't in the library?
Caleri usually splits her time between the library in Kilima Village and the nearby buildings. If she's not inside reading, check the surrounding paths or wait until daytime hours when NPCs stick to their standard routines.
