In The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the “Questioning the Local Cats” side quest in Kakariko Village enables players to acquire the Cat Clothes, allowing Zelda to communicate with cats. Here’s a comprehensive guide to completing this quest:
Quest Location: Kakariko Village, initiated by speaking with an elderly man near the well in the village center.
Prerequisites:
Completion of the “Still Missing” main quest.
Steps to Complete the “Questioning the Local Cats” Side Quest:
Initiate the Quest: After completing the “Still Missing” main quest, speak with the elderly man standing near the well in Kakariko Village. He is distressed about his missing cat and mentions that the Cat Clothes, which allow communication with cats, could aid in the search. He notes that a woman near the Kakariko Village Shop recently acquired these clothes.
Obtain the Cat Clothes: Find the woman standing outside the Kakariko Village Shop at the southern end of the village. She owns the Cat Clothes but is willing to part with them if you do her a favor. She needs you to retrieve an item buried beneath a cat lounging by the windmill in the northeast part of the village.
Lure the Cat Away: Proceed to the windmill area and locate the cat sitting on a patch of soil. To move the cat, use the Grilled Fish Echo (alternatively, the Grilled Meat Echo can suffice). Summon the grilled fish near the cat to entice it away from the spot.
Retrieve the Buried Item: With the cat moved, use the Holmill Echo on the exposed patch of soil to dig up the Secret Stash, a buried bag.
Exchange for Cat Clothes: Return the Secret Stash to the woman outside the shop. Grateful for your assistance, she will give you the Cat Clothes in exchange.
Investigate the Missing Cat:
- Equip the Cat Clothes to communicate with the village cats for clues about the missing feline:
- Cat by the Windmill: This cat is unaware of the missing cat’s whereabouts.
- Cat atop the Western Windmill: This cat mentions seeing the missing cat near a tree by the road leading from the east entrance of the village.
Locate the Missing Cat: Exit Kakariko Village through the east entrance and follow the road. Shortly after passing a cave, look for a tree on the south side where the missing calico cat is resting. Speak to the cat, informing her that the elderly man is searching for her, prompting her to return home.
Conclude the Quest: Return to Kakariko Village and inform the elderly man of his cat’s return. In gratitude, he will reward you with 10 Refreshing Grapes, an ingredient used to make smoothies.
Rewards:
Cat Clothes: Allows Zelda to understand and communicate with cats.
10 Refreshing Grapes: An ingredient for smoothie recipes.
By following this guide, you’ll successfully complete the “Questioning the Local Cats” side quest, enhancing your interactions within Hyrule.