Below are the side quests that can be obtained in Makna Forest!
Bridge Repair
Obtained: Speak with the Nopon Researcher at the Pod Landing Site (after you progress far enough in story)
Objective: Collect 5 Hode Planks and 3 Rhogul Axe Crests
The Hode Planks are dropped from Hyle Hodes in Makna Forest. The Rhogul Axe Crests are dropped from Mist Rhoguls in Satorl Marsh. After you collect all the items, return to the Nopon Researcher to complete the quest.
Challenge
Obtained: Speak with a Nopon Merchant near the Agni Tablet
Objective: Defeat Shimmering Forte near the Eks Watering Hole in Makna Forest (on a hot day)
The Shimmering Forte is a level 33 unique enemy that can be found between the Eks Watering Hole and the Twisted Tree Gate landmark on a hot day.
Challenge of the Sage
Obtained: Speak with a Nopon Sage from 12:00 – 15:00 between Waypoint Beacon and Divine Sanctuary after completing the Legend of the Sage side quest
Objective: Go to the Seahorse Islet in Makna Forest and collect the Proof of Courage
Travel to Seahorse Islet (very northern part of the river) then jump in the water to retrieve the item. Return to the Nopon Sage to hand over the item.
Final Challenge of the Sage
Obtained: Speak with a Nopon Sage from 12:00 – 15:00 between Waypoint Beacon and Divine Sanctuary
Objective: Go to Great Makna Falls in Makna Forest and defeat Unreliable Rezno (only during day)
Unreliable Rezno can be found during the day in the middle of the Great Makna Falls. It is a level 96 unique enemy.
Legend of the Sage
Obtained: Speak with a Nopon Sage from 12:00 – 15:00 between Waypoint Beacon and Divine Sanctuary
Objective: Talk to Pipiki in Frontier Village
Speak with Pipiki in Central Plaza of Frontier Village then return to the Nopon Sage. You will then need to speak to Pachipa who is on the Archaeology Centre and then return once again to the Nopon Sage.
Monster Quest 1
Obtained: Speak with the Nopon Merchant
Objective: Defeat 5 Jungle Quadwings in Makna Forest
The Jungle Quadwings are located west of the Agni Tablet.
Monster Quest 2
Obtained: Speak with the Nopon Merchant
Objective: Defeat 2 Makna Feris in Makna Forest
The Makna Feris is located past Bridge One near Waypoint Beacon.
Monster Quest 3
Obtained: Speak with the Nopon Merchant
Objective: Defeat 2 Makna Ansels in Makna Forest
The Makna Ansels are located along the path north of the Waypoint Beacon.
Monster Quest 4
Obtained: Speak with the Nopon Merchant
Objective: Defeat 3 Makna Eks in Makna Forest
The Makna Eks are located in the Eks Watering Hole in the central northern part of the map.