It’s been two years since the Astral Express first rolled into Penacony, and yet the chaotic charm of this dreamlike world refuses to fade. By 2026, most Trailblazers have probably memorized every nook and cranny of the Golden Hour, but Dream’s Edge remains a stubbornly enchanting enigma — a quiet rooftop labyrinth where reality itself hits the snooze button. And wouldn’t you know it, the Origami Birds are still playing hooky there. The poor Verdant Manager is once again pulling his feathers out because a fresh squadron of ten green-and-yellow loafers has scattered across this surreal zone, hiding in places that would make even a Masked Fool blush. If you thought tracking down Clockie Credits was the peak of silliness, just wait until you start mountaineering over floating billboards and interrogating telescopes. So grab your Dream’s Eye, stretch those glitching legs, and let’s hunt down every last feathery truant — 2026 style.
The Verdant Manager plants himself squarely in the northwestern corner of Dream’s Edge, right after you’ve unlocked the area during the “Gentleness, the Name of Nocturne” quest. Approach him and he’ll lay out the same old sob story: ten birds have gone AWOL, and only a sucker — pardon, a brave Trailblazer — can wrangle them back. The reward hasn’t changed either: 30 Stellar Jades and 180 Clockie Credits. A modest haul, sure, but the real prize is bragging rights and a brief respite from the eternal grind of relic farming. Plus, let’s be honest, few things in Honkai: Star Rail are as amusing as watching a paper bird try to look inconspicuous while nestled inside a sports car.
Below, you’ll find the full roll call of feathered fugitives. Each one comes with a location more absurd than the last, often demanding you twist space itself using Dream’s Eyes and Dream Modules. Don’t worry — even if you get turned around more times than a Sampo scheme, the descriptions will set you straight.
| Origami Bird Number | Location & Shenanigans Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stained-Glass Slacker. Right near the Verdant Manager, a massive stained-glass window decorates the northwestern corner. Our first bird has wedged itself smack in the center of the glass, convinced that pretending to be part of the artwork will fool everyone. To snag it, just walk up and interact — no need for parkour, for once.  |
| 2 | Water Tower Wanderer. A few steps south of the manager lies a tiny platform with a water tower. Look up, and you’ll spot bird number two perched on top like a lazy lifeguard. Apparently, it fancied a view of the skyline. No special gadget needed; just point your camera skyward and claim your prize.  |
| 3 | Telescopic Truant. Still in the northwest sector, a telescope sits beside two clueless NPCs, aimed at distant neon buildings. Peer through it — or rather, walk up to the eyepiece — and you’ll discover bird three playing astronomer. It probably thinks that if it stays very still, you’ll mistake it for stardust.  |
| 4 | Flower Box Fugitive. Head to the southwestern side of Dream’s Edge, past a Dream’s Eye puzzle that might momentarily scramble your spatial awareness. On a larger platform, a flower box sits innocently — except its corner harbors our fourth bird, buried in petals like a tiny, unemployed Easter egg. For a creature supposedly averse to work, it sure committed to the camouflage.  |
| 5 | Signpost Showstopper. This one is a proper doozy. On the southwestern side, a lit-up sign glows above a small platform. To reach it, you’ll need to treat Dream’s Eye beacons like a playground. Start at the Dream’s Eye next to the Front Observation Deck Space Anchor, activate it, then scoot down and around the L-shaped platform to the far side’s Dream’s Eye. Deactivate that one, follow the path back up, and rotate the L-shaped platform with a Dream Module. Cross it, use another Dream Module to move a bridge, and finally stride across to the sign. Bird five sits smugly on top, as if it orchestrated the whole obstacle course.  |
| 6 | Ladder Loiterer. Hop over to the northeastern side, just west of the Dreamweaver Plaza Space Anchor. A small platform sports a ladder, and bird six has clamped onto one of its rungs. It’s the classic “I’ll hide in plain sight” strategy — shocking nobody but still earning a pity chuckle.  |
| 7 | Billboard Bandit. Swinging to the southwestern corner, south of the Bud of Memories Calyx, you’ll spot a SoulGlad billboard. Tucked against its edge is bird seven, trying to blend in with a fizzy drink ad. With that color scheme, it’s about as subtle as a neon penguin, but hey, points for effort.  |
| 8 | Sports Car Stowaway. In the southeastern corner, east of the Rooftop Garden Space Anchor, rests a sleek black sports car. Bird eight has taken residence on its tip, looking like the world’s tiniest hood ornament. Accessing this platform demands another Dream’s Eye and Dream Module tango, but once you’re there, the avian arrogance is palpable. It knows you worked for this.  |
| 9 | Flashy Billboard Freeloader. South of the Dreamweaver Plaza Space Anchor, a large flashing billboard clings to a building’s side. Bird nine has lodged itself among the glowing letters, flickering in and out of existence with the neon rhythm. You’ll need to crane your neck and maybe squint, but it’s there — probably snickering at your confusion.  |
| 10 | Balloon Bird. Just west of the Rooftop Gardens Space Anchor lies a large platform with a cosy garden corner. An orange balloon bobs gently in the breeze, and inside lurks our final delinquent. Yes, a balloon. One wonders if it inflated itself or simply guilt-tripped a passing Pepeshi into doing it. Either way, pop that bubble and reclaim the last truant.  |
Once you’ve mopped up all ten, shuffle back to the Verdant Manager. He’ll deliver his gratitude with the enthusiasm of a man who just found out his staff has been napping on the job — but hey, those 30 Stellar Jades aren’t going to earn themselves. In 2026, with Penacony’s story long concluded and players min-maxing Memory of Chaos runs, returning to Dream’s Edge for a feather-chasing detour is a nostalgic little palate cleanser. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the best part of interstellar trailblazing is the sheer, unadulterated silliness of hunting origami birds that have more personality than half the galaxy’s villains. So next time you roll through Penacony, spare a moment for the slackers. They’ve been hiding for two years — they’re probably quite comfy by now.
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