There are a ton of different usable materials in Sun Haven, and the game leaves players to discover most of them for themselves. Crafting the most basic of gear typically uses common resources, while the more exotic item choices tend to require special ingredients that are a little harder to find.
Such is the case with Feathers, a deceptively-rare Sun Haven material that's used to make Aerodynamic Armor, a set of protective gear that looks and sounds like it fits a fantasy RPG game more than a cozy life sim. The set is great for anyone who plans to do some high-level adventuring, but getting the materials needed for it will require players to invest some extra time and resources on their farm.
Where to Get Feathers in Sun Haven
Baby Griffons are the only sources of Feathers in the game as of Sun Haven version 1.03, and they aren't random monsters that players can just randomly encounter when exploring the wilds. These little critters are actually considered farm animals, which means players will have to take care of them like other livestock.
To get a Baby Griffon, players need to reach the hidden elven city of Nel'Vari to the west of their farm in Sun Haven. The path leading toward it is relatively straightforward, but access to the Elven Forest is locked behind story progress. Players should keep doing quests, and, eventually, Elios the Sun Dragon will ask players to visit Nel'Vari. This bit involves a lengthy chain of quests, so they should be patient and keep pushing forward.
Once players arrive at Nel'Vari, they should head north and look for Fonzo near the mounts store. To the left of his stall are animal pens, one of which sells Baby Griffons in exchange for 100 Mana Orbs, which can be easily obtained by chopping down glowing trees or cutting weeds. Purchased griffons can then be placed inside a Barn along with other animals. Once that's done, players can check in on them at least once per day to collect a Feather or two.
Baby Griffons need to eat in order to survive and stay happy, so players may want to consider buying some extra Feeding Stations and an Automatic Feeder. The latter is especially helpful since it frees up a lot of time for other activities in Sun Haven.
Sun Haven is available now for PC. A Nintendo Switch version is in development.