Check every corner of the Snowstorm Guard Post Commander's Barracks.

A map marking the Dreadwinter Tree and the trail of devastation
left behind by the violent Okjinsinis.
"A huge mess... without any signs of a prosperous future." That was your first impression
of the Snowstorm Guard Post... But now, it seems to be showing some signs of hope.
You uh, you look fairly young.
Heh... sure you're even old enough to have seen war?
Seen war? I am constantly embroiled in it.

Ho ho! Spoken like a commander!
Leadership experience is pretty impressive for one of your age.
I apologize if I am unmoved by the praise of a third-rate commander
that can't even keep a mercenary army of this size in order.
Ah hahaha! This guy's got fire in him!
Once you get older, you'll learn.
The world has no outcome brought about without reason.
But anyway, you said you're looking for Bronte's Bolt?
We will be heading beyond it to the Mountain of Eternal Winter.
We are currently undergoing the trials of the six witches.
Looking for the Ynix I see. We have a saying around here,
"There are four seasons within the winter, and they revolve around the Ynix."
And you're telling me this because?

Right now, out of the four winters, this is the winter that courts death.
Best to stay out of winters like this.
I shall allow you passage to Bronte's Bolt.
But there's a catch...
We're not taking Lando.

Ha! This guy! Sharp as a blade, he is! Ah hahaha!
The Abets that once called those ruins their home gather there.
Talk with them, and they will help you with your trial.