The "Where the Wind Blows" quest in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is an essential early-game side mission in the Grasslands region. Players must assist Broden, the innkeeper in Kalm, by helping his friend Mildred restore a broken windmill. Completing this objective yields valuable rewards, including the useful Whistlewind Scarf accessory.

Starting Location and Quest Requirements

To unlock the quest, players must progress into Chapter 2 and complete preliminary noticeboard tasks in Kalm. Once available on the Community Noticeboard, accept the job and speak directly to Broden inside the Kalm inn. He will direct you to find Mildred at the Windmill Settlement located northeast of Oliver's Farm.

Upon meeting Mildred, she reveals that the windmill requires a crafted Windmill Gear to function again. Crafting this item demands specific gathering materials alongside a rare component that requires tracking down a powerful local threat.

Acquiring the Transmuter Chip and Materials

Before you can craft the gear, you need to find the Windmill Gear Transmuter Chip. To uncover its location, players must first scan several Mako Lifesprings across the Grasslands to unlock Excavation Intel 1: Bygone Settlement. Ride your chocobo to the site and search the area to dig up the necessary recipe chip.

The crafting recipe calls for common regional resources along with a rare Quetzalcoatl Talon. You can gather basic components like Iron Ore, Lea Titanium, and Beast Bones while exploring the surrounding environment or purchasing them from Chloe.

Defeating Quetzalcoatl and Crafting the Gear

Unlocking the confrontation against the formidable Quetzalcoatl requires scanning additional Lifesprings to reveal Classified Intel: Winged Lacertilian of Yore. Locate the creature in the eastern wasteland section of the region to initiate the battle. Utilizing Ice elemental attacks and spells like Blizzard will exploit its weakness and pressure the boss efficiently.

Once the beast is defeated, claim the Quetzalcoatl Talon and open the Item Transmuter menu. Craft the Windmill Gear and deliver it back to Mildred at the settlement.

Completing the Quest and Collecting Rewards

Handing over the gear activates the windmill, which dislodges a piece of Cleansing Materia onto the ground nearby. Be sure to pick up this valuable magic materia before leaving the area.

Finally, return to Kalm and speak with Broden to finalize the quest. He will reward you with Party EXP, deepened affinity with Red XIII, and the Whistlewind Scarf.