Uncovering the Secrets of the Morte Region: A Complete Guide to the 'Rainbow Rose's Ideals' Hidden Quest in Genshin Impact

Fontaine's waters hide more than just beauty; they cradle forgotten stories and buried hopes. In the Morte Region, a series of eight enigmatic treasure maps lie in wait, each a fragile whisper from the past, a testament to the lives of ordinary people. This isn't just a treasure hunt; it's an archaeological dig into the soul of a nation. By following these cryptic clues, players can piece together intimate narratives—from a father's quiet expectations to a poet's political musings—and earn the coveted hidden achievement "À la volonté du peuple." The quest, known unofficially as 'Rainbow Rose's Ideals,' transforms the underwater landscape into a sprawling, open-air archive, where every giant shell is a time capsule waiting to be cracked open.

🗺️ The Cartographers' Tales: Finding All Eight Maps

These maps aren't handed to you; they are secrets guarded by the environment itself. Most are nestled within Huge Shells scattered around the central landmark of the area: the Sealed Ruined Tower. Think of these shells not as mere collectibles, but as oysters hiding pearls of personal history.

Map Name	Associated NPC	General Location (Relative to Sealed Ruined Tower)	Key Hint / Landmark
Liam's Ballad	Fontaine Local Legend	Further away, by a ruined wall	Sealed behind a Potential Energy Orb puzzle; swim through a window.
Rocky Avildsen's Disappearance	Fontaine Local Legend	Southeast, underwater	Near the path to a surface Waverider Waypoint.
Athos' Confession	Quest NPC	North	Inside ruins near the Teleport Waypoint; take an immediate left.
Parker's Hopes	Penny's Mother	Southwest	Directly under a Waverider Waypoint on the surface.
Barrow's Expectations	Parker's Husband	Northwest	Beside some ruins.
Autumn's Regrets	Quest NPC (alias)	Southeast	Above an arch leading to ruins.
Rouge's Writings	Quest NPC	Northeast	Behind a broken stone wall.
Freeman's Announcement	Bartender at The Rusty Rudder	East, where soil turns yellow	The most isolated map, but still in a Huge Shell.

Pro Tip: You do NOT need to defeat the formidable Local Legends, Liam or Rocky Avildsen, to obtain their maps. Their treasures are separate from their combat encounters.

💎 Deciphering the Clues: A Treasure Hunter's Guide

Once you have the maps, the real puzzle begins. Each one points to a specific location in the overworld, often using poetic or metaphorical language. Here’s how to crack the code for some of the trickier ones:

• Parker's Hopes & Barrow's Expectations: This couple's maps are like two halves of a locket, telling parallel stories. Parker's map leads to an island. Climb the mountain, interact with the prompt, and the camera will pan—this is your clue! It points to a patch of shore grass shaped like a fish. Stand on the small sandy spot (the "eye") to make the treasure chest spawn on the "belly." Barrow's treasure, meanwhile, requires you to glide from a mountain east of the Fountain of Lucine to a designated spot.

• Autumn's Regrets: This one is a multi-layered enigma, like a Russian nesting doll of puzzles. First, you must cleanse a Contaminated Bacterial Mats puzzle using the Xenochromatic Ball Octopus ability. This opens a portal to a hidden underground room. Inside, a book on a desk holds the key: it gives the exact order to pull four nearby levers. Follow it precisely to unveil the treasure chamber.

• Freeman's Announcement: The bartender's treasure is ironically right under his nose. Head to The Rusty Rudder, the ruined ship-bar opposite Lumidouce Harbor. Solving a simple torch puzzle in the area will reveal his chest—a fitting reward for a man who serves stories with every drink.

🏆 Rewards and Lore: More Than Just Primogems

Completing this quest is immensely satisfying, not just for the loot but for the narrative tapestry it weaves.

Tangible Rewards include:

• Primogems from each excavated treasure chest.

• The hidden achievement "À la volonté du peuple" ("To the will of the people"), a phrase echoing Fontaine's themes of revolution and collective spirit.

• Various other chest contents like Mora, Weapon Enhancement Materials, and Artifacts.

The True Treasure is the Lore. Through these maps, you learn about:

• Family Dynamics: The hopes of Parker and Barrow for their daughter Penny.

• Personal Regrets: Autumn's past, hidden beneath an alias.

• Political Undertones: Rouge's writings, which are the only maps to directly comment on Fontaine's societal structure, adding a layer of depth to the world-building. Finding these notes is like stumbling upon pages torn from a forbidden diary, scattered by the currents.

🧭 Final Tips for the Aspiring Archaeologist

1. Underwater Navigation is Key: Most maps are found submerged. Use the aquatic abilities you've gained in Fontaine to explore every nook, cranny, and shell. The Sealed Ruined Tower is your central compass point.

2. Read the Inscriptions: Don't just look at the map drawing; read the flavor text. It often contains crucial hints about landmarks (e.g., "by the waterfall beside the harbor" for Athos' treasure).

3. Systematic Search: Tackle the maps one region at a time. Clear the northern shell clusters, then the southern ones, to avoid backtracking. Treat the Morte Region like a grid you're methodically excavating.

4. Enjoy the Journey: This quest is a masterclass in environmental storytelling. The treasure isn't just in the chest; it's in the quiet moment of understanding a stranger's life from a few lines on a soggy page. Each map is a message in a bottle, cast into the deep not for rescue, but for remembrance.

So, gear up, Traveler. Dive into the melancholic blues of the Morte Region and listen closely. The whispers of the past are waiting to be found, tucked away in shells like forgotten sonnets, ready to share their secrets for those willing to seek.

This assessment draws from Esports Charts, highlighting how the community’s appetite for deep-dive, checklist-style content mirrors the same completionist drive seen in competitive viewing trends—making hidden Fontaine pursuits like the eight-map “Rainbow Rose’s Ideals” route (and its “À la volonté du peuple” achievement) especially sticky for players who enjoy tracking progress, optimizing routes, and comparing discoveries with others.