Whiskered Trouble is an exploration side quest in Where Winds Meet that hands you your first cat companion and switches on the Companion System. It runs in Sundara Land, inside the Qinghe region, and centers on the Thousand-Buddha Vale area. The full sequence moves through a rooftop chase trial, a quick chat with the Wildspeaker, a short challenge tied to the cat you pick, and a wrap-up that introduces the companion menu.
Quick answer: Teleport to the Thousand-Buddha Vale Boundary Stone, walk to the gold marker to trigger the cutscene, finish the Cloud Top Chase Challenge, talk to the Wildspeaker, choose a cat and beat its challenge, then open the Companion Page and claim your first reward to end the quest.
How to start Whiskered Trouble in Thousand-Buddha Vale
The quest does not appear until you reach the right spot. Use fast travel to the Thousand-Buddha Vale Boundary Stone, then head toward the gold marker on the map. Approaching that marker plays an opening cutscene that begins the quest.
If the cutscene does not fire, you are likely not close enough to the marker. Stand directly on it rather than near the edge, since the trigger is the proximity to that point, not the teleport itself.
Clear the Cloud Top Chase Challenge
Talk to the Wildspeaker and Meow Meow
Once the cutscene ends, speak with the Wildspeaker. Then talk to Meow Meow to step in and settle the cats’ argument. After that, speak with the cats themselves so the quest can move to the companion choice.
Choose a cat and complete its challenge
Once the cats reach their decision, you pick the one you want as a companion. Selecting a cat teleports you to where its challenge takes place. Each cat has its own task, and they differ sharply in difficulty.
| Cat | Challenge | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Maverick | Cat Chase with Lightness Skills | Chase the cat to the waypoint in the mountain within 1 minute |
| Scar | Unstoppable Bamboo Cut | Chop down 15 bamboo stalks within 30 seconds |
| Pudding | None required | Pudding lies down and gives up, so you win automatically |
| Duchess | Unavailable | Cannot be taken as a companion yet |
For Maverick and Scar, interact with the sword at the challenge location to begin the timed task. If you want the fastest path, Pudding requires no real effort because she simply concedes.
Note: Duchess is not selectable for now, so do not plan around taking her as your companion in this quest.
Unlock the Companion System and finish the quest
You will know the quest is done when the companion menu has been fully opened, and the first reward is in your inventory. The quest closes out at that point, with your new cat now summonable through the companion controls.
Whiskered Trouble rewards
The totals below cover everything earned across the quest, including the items handed out as you progress and the final completion reward.
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Headpiece Cat – A Bloom for You | 1 |
| Vivid Album | 1 |
| Initial Album | 1 |
| Echo Jade | 50 |
| Coins | 15,000 |
| Fluffball | 200 |
| Character Experience | 15,000 |
Beyond the items, the lasting payoff is the Companion System itself. Finishing Whiskered Trouble gives you a permanent cat companion you can summon, photograph, and manage through the companion menu, so it is worth running even if you only choose Pudding to skip the timed trials.
