Drifter's Notes

10 min Updated: 2026-07-22 Game Version: 1.0

Collection of Drifter's Notes — lore entries and journals scattered across the Palpagos Islands, revealing the history of the ancient civilization, the Syndicate, and the bond between humans and Pals.

Lore entries left behind by those who came before

Title Chapter Location
Letter from the Shore 1 Plateau of Beginnings
My First Pal 1 Plateau of Beginnings
Syndicate Patrol 2 Scorched Ash
Whispers from the Tower 2 Syndicate Tower
The Breeding Discovery 3 Sealed Breeding Lab
The Free Pal Alliance 3 Frostpeak Mountains
Ancient Ruins Journal 4 Ancient Ruins
Vision of the World Tree 4 World Tree Approach
The Alpha 5 Volcanic Ridge
The Predator 5 Deep Forest
The Collapsing Dungeon 6 Sealed Dungeon Entrance
The Wandering Merchant 6 Crossroads Camp
The Fusion Experiment 7 Hidden Research Facility
The Legendary 7 Frozen Lake
The Pal Language 8 Sealed Library
The Defector 8 Abandoned Outpost
Beneath the Ocean 9 Deep Ocean
The Sunreach Archipelago 9 Sunreach Islands
The Awakening Gems 10 World Tree Interior
The Final Tower 10 World Tree Tower
The Bond 11 Campfire Reflection
The Pal Effigies 11 Scattered Shrines
The Fall 12 World Tree Archives
After the Raid 12 Raid Site
The Condensing Ritual 13 Ancient Altar
The Drifter's Farewell 13 Unknown
Pal Souls 14 Soul Shrine
The Choice 14 World Tree Summit
A New Dawn 15 Palpagos Islands

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Drifter's Notes?

The Drifter's Notes are lore entries left by previous inhabitants of the Palpagos Islands. They reveal the history of the ancient civilization, the Syndicate's experiments, and the deep bond between humans and Pals. There are 64 entries scattered across the islands.

How many chapters are there?

The notes span 15 chapters, from the initial arrival on the islands to the final choice at the World Tree. Each chapter covers a different phase of the story.

Do the notes contain gameplay tips?

The notes are primarily lore, but some contain hints about game mechanics like breeding, condensing, and the World Tree. They complement the Survival Guide with narrative context.

Where can I find these notes in-game?

The notes are found at specific locations across the islands — camps, ruins, dungeons, and landmarks. Each entry records the location where it was discovered.