The Stolen Heirloom: why won’t the quest start?

If the orb is still beside Impa, leave it there. The clue that starts this quest is its absence. Before you spend a night watching the village, open your Adventure Log and check these three entries.

Still see the orb? Check the village errands

• Find the Fairy Fountain: Take Pikango a picture of the fountain. Finding the fountain for yourself is only half the errand; show him the photo.
• Flown the Coop: Return Cado’s missing Cuccos to his pen, then speak to him. Look for him by the pen during the day.
• By Firefly’s Light: Visit Lasli at home at night. Take five Sunset Fireflies out of your inventory and release them inside her house.

Once all three are complete, go inside Impa’s house and speak to Paya. When the theft is in your log, you can start looking for the person who left the village.

Who should I follow, and when?

Watch the guards outside Impa’s house around 10 p.m. Follow Dorian when he leaves. Let him stay ahead of you on the climb past Ta’loh Naeg Shrine. At the fork he turns right, away from the Great Fairy Fountain. Stay back until he has crossed the bridge; then follow him to the clearing.

I reached the pedestal. How do I reveal Lakna Rokee?

Approach Dorian to trigger the encounter. Defeat the Yiga Blademaster, then pick up the recovered orb and set it in the pedestal. Lakna Rokee Shrine rises here; there’s no need to carry the orb back down to Paya.

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Route references: Thonky’s village quest walkthrough and Zelda Central’s Dorian route.