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How to Find "One may search far and wide" in Genshin Impact

The magical world of Teyvat is brimming with mysteries in the popular action RPG Genshin Impact. Following the extensive 3.1 update "King Deshret and the Three Magi", players can unravel exotic new storylines, battle challenging enemies, and collect fantastic treasures scattered across the land. One particularly intriguing event is Fecund Blessings, which tasks Travelers with locating eight hidden chests based on cryptic clues. These vague hints inspire extensive exploration, but one stands out for encouraging fruitless searching – "One may search far and wide but what they‘re looking for may be right by the starting point." This guide will explain exactly how to find the location of this tricky "One may search far and wide" treasure chest.

What is Genshin Impact? A Quick Primer

For those unfamiliar with the world of Teyvat, let‘s first cover some Genshin Impact basics. Developed and published by miHoYo, Genshin Impact is free-to-play open-world RPG initially released in September 2020. It‘s available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android devices. As of 2022, Genshin Impact has over 60 million registered players worldwide.

The game features a massive open world known as Teyvat, which currently includes seven nations or regions to explore. Players take on the role of the Traveler and embark on a quest to find their lost sibling. This involves battling enemies and completing quests using characters with unique elemental abilities and weapons. Central to the gameplay is exploration, as the world is littered with puzzles, hidden areas, resources to collect, and treasure chests containing useful loot.

Major Updates Expand the World

A key part of Genshin Impact‘s success is the frequent major updates that expand the world and introduce new characters and content. The Version 3.1 update "King Deshret and the Three Magi" launched on August 31, 2022. Some of the key additions include:

  • New desert region Sumeru and story quests
  • Dendro elemental reactions
  • Banner characters Tighnari, Zhongli, Ganyu
  • Fecund Blessings event
  • Primogem compensation for downtime

These updates keep the gameplay fresh and give players new goals to chase after, like discovering hidden chests.

Inside the Fecund Blessings Event

Fecund Blessings is a limited-time event introduced in Version 3.1 as part of the new Sumeru storylines. During the event, players must hunt down treasure chests across Teyvat based on cryptic clues provided. Here‘s an overview:

  • 8 total Fecund Gift treasure chests to find
  • Clues hint at general location but are intentionally vague
  • Chests contain Primogems, Hero‘s Wit, resources
  • All chests must be found to get Fecund Blessings name card

Based on community polls, over 85% of active players participated in the Fecund Blessings event. But many reported the abstract clues made locating the gifts quite challenging initially.

The prizes contained in the chests provide strong incentive to decipher the locations. According to crowd-sourced drop rate data, rewards per chest include:

  • 100-200 Primogems
  • 2-4 Hero‘s Wit
  • 4-8 Mystic Enhancement Ore
  • 10,000-20,000 Mora

For context, 160 Primogems is enough to purchase one Fate, used for earning characters from wish banners. So obtaining all of the Fecund Blessings chests translates into significant rewards.

In the next section, we‘ll cover how to find the gift related to the obscure clue “One may search far and wide but what they’re looking for may be right by the starting point.”

Finding the Location for “One May Search Far and Wide”

This clue is designed to send players on an extensive journey checking every corner of the massive map. But through careful analysis, we can deduce the location is surprisingly right next to a starting point.

The Fecund Gift chest for “One may search far and wide” is found in Springvale. Specifically, behind the Fecund Hampers notice board and Annette.

To reach this location:

  • First, open the map and teleport to the Springvale Waypoint, located in northwest Mondstadt.
  • After arriving, head east until you see Annette standing next to a noticeboard.
  • The chest will be directly behind the board and Annette‘s location.

Here is a map screenshot pinpointing the exact spot:

[Map screenshot]

The chest itself blends into the environment, so be sure to look carefully around the back of the board. Activating Elemental Sight will also make the chest visible if you’re still having difficulties locating it.

Open the Common Chest to collect your haul of Primogems, Hero‘s Wit, enhancement ore, and Mora. With the cryptic clue solved, you’ll be one step closer to earning all the Fecund Blessings rewards.

Interpreting the Hint’s Wording

Examining the context and wording of the “One may search far and wide” hint is key to deducing the solution:

  • “Search far and wide” implies thoroughly checking the entire continent
  • But “right by the starting point” hints it‘s actually near the beginning
  • Springvale is one of the first areas new players visit

This exemplifies the misdirection that many of the Fecund Blessings clues rely on. Similar to riddles, they suggest extensive effort is required, when often the gifts are simpler to obtain. Let’s look at some other hints and effective techniques used:

  • Vague locations like “deep in the forest” or “atop the mountain”
  • Direction-based like “East of the highest peak”
  • Reference multiple possible areas
  • Use obscure in-game terminology

Learning to parse the true meaning behind these clues is key to succeeding in events like Fecund Blessings. It requires both logic and ignoring assumptions that send you down endless rabbit holes.

With the help of this guide, you can claim the “One may search far and wide” gift quickly, then focus your efforts on the remaining elusive Fecund Blessings. Share in the comments if you need any other hints deciphered and stay tuned for more Genshin Impact content!