An early task during your time in Palia requires you to solve the riddle during the Ancient Battery quest. The game will still be quite new to you at this time, which can mean you're not yet used to its language of riddle-solving and how its various temples challenge you on your journey. In this guide, we'll walk you through what you need to do to solve the riddle in Palia.

Palia Ancient Battery quest and how solve the riddle

When you first arrive inside the temple north of Phoenix Falls, as indicated by your quest marker, you'll see an expansive and elaborate room with little more than a water basin in the middle and ornate decor on the walls and floor. On the far end, a locked door features a plaque that contains the riddle's only clue, a short rhyme that reads as follows:

Knowledge grows the mind even in times of strife.