While sidequests inLies of P: Overturetypically give big combat-oriented items or collectibles as rewards, Salao’s sidequest is a bit of an oddity. Offering very little in reward, most of Salao’s interaction culminates in story enrichment and something that will stir one’s feelings.

Similar to the story of Moby Dick, Salao has dedicated the end of his life in the pursuit of one big, special fish. And having caught it, there is just one small bit of unfinished business up to the player to sort. But whether you choose to lie or be honest at the very end will determine just what that unfinished business really means.

Player finds Salao’s location on the ice next to the Shipwreck Exterior in Lies of P: Overture.

How To Start Salao’s Quest

Salao can be found on the coastlinenext to the Shipwreck Exterior Stargazer. From that Stargazer:

Speak with Salao, and he will tell you about his woes regarding the catching of this fish and the bet he had over his success.

Salao asks the player to retrieve his bottle of beer in Lies of P: Overture.

He will ask you tofetch the bottle of beerhe had used as collateral for his debt. Accept this.

You do not need to exhaust all of Salao’s dialoguefor this quest to progress. Only asking what is needed to help is required.

Player enters the Fishing Village for the first time in Lies of P: Overture.

How To Find Salao’s Beer

Continue far past Salao’s location, you will eventuallycome across the fishing villageSalao mentioned. Unfortunately, this village is now overrun with carcasses.

There is nothing left in the village for you now, so continue through the village until youreach the Lighthouse.

Player finds the Old Bottle of Beer in the lighthouse in Lies of P: Overture.

Go up the stairsuntil you find a room with a metal shelving unit on the back wall.Pick up the items on the shelfto collect:

With this beer in hand, you can nowreturn to Salao.

This lighthouse is also tied to the Black Rabbit Brotherhood and Rosaura sidequests as well as the Frozen Cipher target location, warranting further exploration.

Should I Tell Salao The Truth?

When you return to Salao later, he will thank you for the bottle of beer andask you about the fate of the villagers.

Here, you will have to decide if you wish totell the truth or speak a lie:

Player decides to tell Salao the truth or lie about the fishing village in Lies of P: Overture.

Everyone in the village was impressed with your catch (Lie).

Salao becomes nostalgic and smiles before his death. He grants you the Fisherman’s Weathered Key.

Everyone in the village is dead (Truth).

Salao laments the villages and falls into despair shortly before his death. No reward.

If you chose to tell Salao a lie, you canuse the Fisherman’s Weathered Keyin the fishing village.Return to the Lighthouse Stargazerand go to thehouse on the leftoutside.

From here:

Once the letter is read, you willgain some Humanity.This will officially end the quest.