The 'Tess' Whereabouts' subquest is a critical, mandatory side quest that must be completed to advance the main storyline from Chapter 2 to Chapter 3. After completing Chapter 2 (Star Lake, Topple), return to the Mana Village. Speak with Aldiyen, a villager, who will give you this quest. The quest involves finding Tess, who has gone missing. You will need to follow clues and potentially revisit a previous dungeon or a new small area to locate her. Successfully completing this quest will trigger the next main mission from Moti, allowing you to proceed to The Fiery Sands of Jadd. Do not attempt to proceed with the main story without completing this quest, as Moti will not offer the next mission until Tess is found.
