Where The Springs Return (People of the Springs) is Kinich Story Quest for Genshin Impact. See how to unlock People of the Springs, release date, walkthrough chart & guide.
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Kinich Story Quest - Release Date & How To Unlock
Story Quest Overview
| Release Date | 2024/08/17 |
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| Unlock Conditions | Act I & Act II: - Reach Adventure Rank 40 or above. - Complete the Pilgrimage of the Return of the Sacred Flame sub-quest under Archon Quest: Chapter 5 Act 1 Act III: - Reach Adventure Rank 40 or above - Complete all the Scions of Canopy Tribal Chronicles - Complete the Into Eternal Night sub-quest under Archon Quest: Chapter 5 Act 2 |
▲The three (3) acts must be completed in sequence.
Adventure Rank Farming GuideHow To Unlock Kinich's Story Quest
Tribal Chronicles Unlocks After Completing Archon Quest Chapter 5 Act 2
Kinich's Story Quest: will be under the Tribal Chronicles which will be unlocked once players have completed the Archon Quest Chapter 5 Act 2: Black Stone Under A White Stone.
Under The Tribal Chronicles
In the recent 5.0 Update Tribal Chronicles quests are added in the game in line with the Natlan region. These Tribal Chronicles are divided into 3 tribes: Children of Echoes, People of Springs and Scions of the Canopy where Kinich's story quest will be under.
Kinich Story Quest - Walkthrough Guide
A Mysterious Visitor From Huitztlan
Starting Location
| Map | In-Game |
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Kinich's story quest will start at the Ameyalco Waters, in the People of the Springs area. You can check the image above for reference.
Act 1 Walkthrough Chart
- Talk to Huni to start the quest
- Find the missing baby Saurians
└ Locations are indicated on the map
└ Use a Yumkasaur to grapple on certain areas - Go back to Huni and Toba
▲Unlocks the Act II quest
A Hero's Rite
Starting Location
| Map | In-Game |
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Act 2 Walkthrough Chart
- Talk to Trinidad at the Scions of the Canopy - Reputation area
- Go above the Tetecpac Peak
- Go to the camp near the river
- Use the Yumkasaur and get a Flamegranate to Ignite the six (6) Braziers
└ There will be enemies in the area guarding the torch. Defeat them then ignite the braziers - Talk to Trinidad after lighting all the braziers
▲Unlocks the Act III quest
Kinich's Deal
Starting Location
| Map | In-Game |
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Act 3 Walkthrough Chart
- Go to the designated starting location, in the Scions of the Canopy - Reputation area, and talk to Kinich
- Go to Trinidad
- Go back to Kinich and talk to Wayna
- Go meet Kinich again
- Adjust the in-game time from 8:00 - 12:00 (the next day)
- Talk to Toba and Huni
- Go to the top of Teticpac Peak, and go to the northeast side, look for the ruin with mural
└ Defeat the Rifthounds - Go to the designated spot and take a photo of the mural
- Go back to Thiago
- Go back to the Scions of the Canopy
- Chase Matthias
└ Use the Yumkasaur for the fastest way to chase him - Go back to Kinich
- Adjust the in-game time from 8:00 - 12:00
- Go to the mid-level of the Teticpac Peak
└ Defeat the Rifthounds
- Adjust the in-game time from 8:00 - 12:00 (the next day)
- Go back to Trinidad
└ Note: During the Turnfire Night Ritual changing characters will be disabled so make sure to equip a Pyro before starting the ritual - Go to the Altar and obtain the Kindling of the Sacred Flame
- Use the Yumkasaur to fire the torches
└ Just follow the fire light since it will guide you to the next torch to light up - Follow the fire light to the ground
- Cleanse all the braziers using the Yumkasaur and the Flamegranate
└ How to cleanse the braziers - Go to the Mountain King's resting area using the Yumkasaur
└ Follow the fire light to light up the torches - After the cut scene you will start a combat with the Mountain King
- Defeat the Mountain King
- After the cut scene, go back to Wayna
- Go meet up with Kinich
How To Cleanse The Braziers?
To cleanse the torch/braziers you will need to use a Yumkasaur, get a Flamegranate, and use it to shoot the torches so it will be cleansed. You can check the video above for reference. Once you cleansed the brazier it will automatically light up.
Kinich Story Quest - Rewards
Quest Rewards
| Act 1 Rewards |
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| Adventurer's EXP x350 Hero's Wit x3 Mora x27,825 Mystic Enhancement Ore x6 |
| Act 2 Rewards |
| Hero's Wit x4 Adventurer's EXP x425 Mora x34,075 Mystic Enhancement Ore x7 |
| Act 3 Rewards |
| Primogem x60 The Cornerstone of Stars and Flames x1 Hero's Wit x4 Adventurer's EXP x500 Mora x38,100 Mystic Enhancement Ore x8 Guide to Kindling x5 |
Genshin Impact - Related Quest Guides
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| ▼Latest Quests | ▼Archon Quests |
| ▼World Quests | ▼Story Quests |
Prologue Act 1
Prologue Act 2
Prologue Act 3
Chapter 1 Act 1
Chapter 1 Act 2
Chapter 1 Act 3
Chapter 1 Act 4
Chapter 2 Prologue
Chapter 2 Act 1
Chapter 2 Act 2
Chapter 2 Act 3
Chapter 2 Act 4
Interlude Act 1
Interlude Act 2
Interlude Act 3
Chapter 3 Act 1
Chapter 3 Act 2
Chapter 3 Act 3
Chapter 3 Act 4
Chapter 3 Act 5
Chapter 3 Act 6
Chapter 4 Act 1
Chapter 4 Act 2
Chapter 4 Act 3
Chapter 4 Act 4
Chapter 4 Act 5
Chapter 4 Act 6
Chapter 5 Act 1
Chapter 5 Act 2
Chapter 5 Act 3
Chapter 5 Act 4
