In Octopath Traveler II, people all over Solistia need your help. Start their side stories to resolve their problems. This is a guide on the side stories found in the Brightlands.
A Devilishly Delicious Dish
Obtained: New Delsta – Speak with the Tavern Cook in the Tavern
Talk to the Tavern Cook to learn he is in search of a Delsta Devil. You’ll then need to travel to the Western Clockbank Highroad which can be found east of New Delsta. Once there, head for the dock north of the savepoint and sail south under a bridge to reach the Sunken Maw. Please be aware that the Sunken Maw is a Danger Level 34 area so you may have to come back after you level up a bit. Alternatively, you can try equipping the Evasieve Maneuvers Scholar support skill and the Evil Ward Cleric support skill if you have them unlocked. This will reduce the number of enemy encounters and make it easier to flee. In the Sunken Maw, dock at the southern bridge then follow the path to another dock. Sail east from here docking near the save point (there is another dock south of here with a chest containing a Shield of Serenity you may want to gran). Head north from here up a ladder to locate a house and head inside. Speak with the Elderly Fishing Enthusiast and he’ll tell you about some special bait to catch the Delsta Devils. Use one of your Path Actions such as Mug, Steal or Allure to relieve the man of said Special Bait. With the bait in hand, return to the savepoint and sail east. Look for a giant shadow in the water and approach it. Select “Yes” when prompted to use the Special Bait. This will start a fight against the Delsta Devil with 5700 HP. Below you can find what its vulnerabilities are. Defeat the monster to capture it then deliver the giant shark to Tavern Cook.
| Name | Vulnerable |
|---|---|
| Delsta Devil | Spear / Dagger / Bow / Lightning |
Reward: 5000 leaves, Master Ros x1, Chef’s Ladle x1
A Gambling Man
Obtained: New Delsta Backstreets – Speak with the Concerned Wife down the road west of the savepoint
Speak with the Concerned Wife to trigger an event where the Concerned Wife is trying to prevent her husband from going to Game Parlor. Make your way to the Game Parlor and head to the back room. Use the Scrutinize Path Action on the Dealer here to glean the “Truth of the Game Parlor” info. Return to and speak with the Concerned Wife then select “Yes” when prompted to share with her the “Truth of the Game Parlor”. This will trigger another event leading to the completion of the side story.
Reward: Victory Ring x1, Energizing Pomegranate x1
A Genius Inventor
Obtained: Eastern New Delsta Highroad – Speak with Arkar in his workshop
Speak with Arkar in his shop to be tasked with hunting down the materials he needs to complete the rest of his inventions. In exchange for helping him, Arkar will gift you with the Inventory job. The below tables contain which materials you’ll need for each invention and where they can be found.
Arkar’s Coil
| Material | Location |
|---|---|
| Scrap Metal x1 | Brightlands: Clockbank: Industrial District – Acquire from the Factory Worker in front of the armorer. |
| Ancient Cog x1 | Harborlands: Roque Island – Acquire from the Factory Worker in the house east of the tavern at night. |
| Natural Magnetite x1 | Wildlands: Unfinished Tunnel – Travel to the Southern Crackridge Wilds and make your way west across the long train bridge. Near the savepoint you’ll find the Overseer guarding a tunnel. Knock him out then head inside. A red chest reachable via ladder contains this item. |
Critical Scope
| Material | Location |
|---|---|
| Unerring Earring x1 | Brightlands: New Delsta – Purchase from the armorer for 280 leaves |
| Critical Earring x1 | Harborlands: Canalbrine – Purchases from the armorer for 280 leaves |
Elemental Bomb Bottle
*For the Soulstones, you can acquire them from using Path Actions such as mug, purchase, entreat, etc. on townspeople. We’ve included at least one person you can take each item from below. For other locations/people, check out our complete Path Actions Guides for Acquiring Possessions, click here!
| Material | Location |
|---|---|
| Fire Soulstone x1 | Winterlands: Winterbloom: Thieves’ Quarter – Acquire at night from Thief east of armorer |
| Ice Soulstone x1 | Winterlands: Winterbloom: Thieves’ Quarter – Acquire at night from Thief east of armorer |
| Thunder Soulstone x1 | Wildlands: Oresrush – Acquire at night from Townsperson in front of inn |
| Rainbow Glass Bottle x1 | Harborlands: Conning Creek: Harbor – Loot from a chest on the beach |
Hastening Hammer
| Material | Location |
|---|---|
| Solider’s Bow x1 | Brightlands: Clockbank: Industrial District – Purchase from the armorer for 11,000 leaves |
| Great Blade x1 | Winterlands: Stormhail – The Elite Sanctum Knight in the tavern at night has one on him. |
| Guardian’s Axe x1 | Wildlands: Crackridge – The Soldier in the armorer has one on him. |
Tin Horn
| Material | Location |
|---|---|
| Empowering Lychee x1 | Brightlands: New Delsta Flats – Loot from a chest |
| Tin Toy x1 | Winterlands: Wellgrove: Department Store – Complete Partitio’s Chapter 3 then grab it from the Merchant in the center of the second floor at night |
| Mythical Horn x1 | Toto’haha: Nameless Village – Loot from a red chest guarded by a Beastling in the southern part of town |
After obtaining all the items, interact with each display case to craft the item. Afterwards, the tale will end.
Rewards: Inventor Job Skills, 10000 leaves and Mechanical Top Hat
Descended from Royalty
Obtained: Clockbank – Speak with the Royal Descendant
Travel to the Montwise: Library then glean the Nyx Family History information from the Historian who can be found day or night on the eastern side of the bottom floor.
Next, travel to the Abandoned Village in the Brightlands. Once there, you’ll need to nab the Nyx Family Tree from the Villager who can be found during the day in the eastern most house and at night next to the stables.
With all the information collected, travel to Clockband in the Brightlands and share the information with the Royal Descendant. You’ll then be able to choose what you want to do. You can either give him the Nyx Royal Family Tree or tell him what research on the Nyx royal line’s history revealed. The first option will make him happy and the second option will cause him to disown the family. Personally, we thought the second option had the better dialog. No matter your choice, the rewards will still be the same!
Rewards: 6000 leaves and Resistant Nut (M)
For Whom the Clock Tower Tolls
Obtained: Clockbank – Speak to the Clock Tower Technician near the bridge leading to the Clock Tower
Talk to the Clock Tower Technician who can be found by following the steps on the right side of the fountain. He needs to fix the Clock Tower bell, but the bridge has been destroyed so he needs another way to reach it. You’ll then need to use the Befriend, Guide or Allure Path Action on the tech so that he follows you then head over to the tavern near the fountain. In front of it, you’ll find a set of stairs leading down to the moat surrounding the town. Sail along the southern path heading under a bridge and eventually ending up at Clock Tower. Head inside the Old Clock Tower, but make sure you are prepared as this area has a Danger Level of 44.
Once inside, climb up the ladder then follow the stairwell up to the savepoint. Make sure to save as you are about to fight a mini-boss after climbing up the nearby ladder. Climb up the ladder and select “Yes” when prompted to start the fight against Heavenwing with 92,000 HP. At the beginning of the fight, the bird’s first three vulnerabilities will be protected so you’ll need to use Bow and Lightning attacks to break it.
| Name | Vulnerable |
|---|---|
| Heavenwing | Sword / Spear / Axe / Bow / Lightning |
After defeating the bird, approach the gears to trigger a cutscene. When it ends, so will the tale!
Reward: 10000 leaves and Invigorating Nut (L)
My Beloved Catharine
Obtained: Clockbank – Speak with the Haggard Man near the fountain
Talk to the Haggard Man on the west side of the fountain to learn about a misunderstanding between his beloved Catharine. Use either Allure, Befriend or Guide on the man then take him to the Industrial District north of the fountain. Once there, travel west of the Inn and interact with the white cat at the end of the walkway. This will trigger an event leading to the completion of the side story.
Reward: 12000 leaves, Cait Powder x1
* Cait Powder is an accessory that increases the chance of running into Caits
The Bourgeois Boy
Obtained: New Delsta – Speak with the Wealthy Boy in the house next to the Inn
Talk with the Wealthy Boy and he’ll tell you that his throat is dry. Bring him a Healing Grape to receive your “tip”. Speak with him against and he’ll ask for one of those. Deliver an Inspiriting Plum to Wealthy Boy for another snide comment. At this point, it’s time to set this spoiled brat straight. Travel to the Canalbrine in the Harborlands and make your way to the church in the northeastern part of the city. Speak with the Wealthy Boy’s Father wearing the black hat with a feather in it. You’ll then need to use a Path Action like Befriend, Hire or Guide on the man causing him to join you. Travel back to the Wealthy Boy in New Delsta and speak with him again to trigger an event that will complete the side story.
Reward: 9000 leaves, Sharp Nut (M) x1
Utterly Exhausted!
Obtained: New Delsta – Speak with the Exhausted Man near the Theater
Talk to the Exhausted Man and he’ll mention something about a special invigorating stone from the western continent. If you didn’t notice, there is a lady hiding behind a tree near the theater. If you Scrutinize her during the day, you’ll learn why the man is so exhausted. To remedy this, change the time to night the use either Soothe (requires 1 Sage Slumber) or Ambush (requires level 40) on the Aggravated Woman. This will trigger an event that completes the side story.
Reward: 6000 leaves, Dragon’s Scarf x1
Veronica’s Next Chapter
Obtained: New Delsta – Speak with Veronica
Veronica is in desperate need of help picking out a gift for Dolcinaea. Travel to Sai in Hinoeuma and head east to Sai: East District. Once there, enter the building west of the shop and use Osvald’s Scrutinize Path Action on Platt’s Wife to glean the Dolcinaea and Gifts info. Return to Veronica and speak with her to end the tale!
Rewards: 12000 leaves and Bodyguard’s Vantage