Restoring open-air marketplaces and trade routes across Hyrule requires players to take on various side quests in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. One such objective is the A Way to Trade, Washed Away side quest, which becomes available after rebuilding key portions of Lurelin Village. Completing this task allows merchants to resume business and provides Link with unique endgame rewards.
Prerequisites and Unlocking the Side Quest
Before this quest can be initiated, you must complete the main objectives centered on clearing out the pirating monsters in Lurelin Village. After completing the Lurelin Village Restoration Project alongside Bolson, head toward Lookout Landing. Speak with the displaced villagers gathered near the shop to trigger the questline and meet Garini down at the Lurelin docks.
Finding the Missing Boat at Tenoko Island
Garini explains that his merchant vessel was lost during the storm and washed away across the sea. To locate the missing boat, travel southeast toward the Necluda Sea until you reach Tenoko Island. The watercraft can be found stranded along the shore of this isolated landmass. Keeping up with daily gaming news often reveals useful navigational tricks for covering vast distances across Hyrule's oceans.
Retrieving and Delivering the Vessel
To return the lost boat safely to Lurelin Village, you can utilize Zonai devices like steering sticks and fans attached via Ultrahand. Sail the newly repaired craft back to the village docks where Garini awaits your return. Guiding the vessel right up to the pier triggers the concluding conversation to hand over the craft.
Quest Rewards and Merchant Benefits
Once the vessel is safely returned, Garini rewards Link with a valuable Star Fragment for his troubles. Additionally, returning the boat fully restores the local shop, granting access to rare trade goods not found elsewhere. This completed trade route serves as a permanent boost to your resources for future adventures.
