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 Crestlands. For other side stories, click here!
A Mysterious Box
Obtained: Merry Hills: Shrine Entrance – Take the Mysterious Box from the Young Collector. We used Agnea’s Entreat. It required Level 25.
Once you take the box, the Young Collector will ask that you take it far away from him. Travel to Timberain in the Leaflands then head south to Southern Timberain Trail. This area is a Danger Level 45. Head south a short ways to find the savepoint. Once at the savepoint, take the western path. As you approach the stairs, a dialog bubble stating “Give it back…” will appear. Head south down the stairs then follow the path to reach a large mansion. Enter the mansion via the ladder on the eastern side. You’ll now be in the area of House Wellows Manor (Danger Level 50). You can find the below chests here!
| Loot | Location |
|---|---|
| Olive of Life (L) | In room north of the savepoint with the dining tables |
| Healing Grape Bunch | Next to piano |
| Cursed Armor | In eastern most room on the lower level |
| Forbidden Axe | In western most room on lower floor reachable via a ladder in the northwestern room |
Make your way through this area to reach the middle room on the upper level. At night you’ll find a woman here. Speak with the Woman in the Ruins to hand over the Mysterious Box. Afterwards, the quest will complete.
Rewards: 6666 leaves and Reaper’s Sickle
Cathedral Window Repair
Obtained: Flamechurch: Cathedral – Speak with the Cleric in the cathedral
The Cleric needs one large soulstone of each type – fire, ice, thunder and wind – to restore the window. Please note that these soulstones can be found at multiple locations. We’ve included at least one location they can be found in the table below. If you’d like to check out other locations, please look at our main guides here! Once you’ve found all 4, hand them over to the Cleric to complete the quest.
| Soulstone | Location |
|---|---|
| Fire Soulstone (L) | Wildlands: Crackridge – Use an info gleaning path action on the Merchant in the tavern to learn of a hidden item. The Fire Soulstone (L) can be found in front of the very southern house, reachable by descending on the eastern side of town. |
| Ice Soulstone (L) | Toto’haha: Tropu’hopu – The Boy in the northwestern house at night has one on him. |
| Thunder Soulstone (L) | Toto’haha: Tropu’hopu – The Master Fisherman east of the savepoint has one on them. |
| Wind Soulstone (L) | Wildlands: Crackridge – The Dancer has one on him. He can be found down the steps on the eastern side of town during the day or by the savepoint at night. |
Rewards: 8000 leaves and Psychic Staff
Laila’s Next Chapter
Obtained: Merry Hills – Speak with Laila
After the show, return to Merry Hills and speak with Laila on the bridge over the main path. After the cutscene, return back to Merry Hills: Shrine Entrance and approach Laila and Hermes. Chase the Judge to the eastern side of the area and use Throne to ambush him. After the cutscene, the tale will end.
Rewards: 10000 leaves and Laila’s Amulet
Ort’s Next Chapter
Obtained: Flamechurch: Cathedral – Speak with Ort
Ort is looking for Vados’ accomplice. When you gain control, head northeast to trigger a cutscene with the suspicious men. Afterwards, you’ll need to gain access to the guarded building. Take out the Suspicious Man using Throne’s ambush or something similar then head inside the building and go down the ladder to reach the Cathedral Cellars.
In the Cathedral Cellars, work your way to the western side of the area to find Ort and the Suspicious Man next to a statue. A fight will trigger against 2 Suspicious Men. They are vulnerable to Spear / Bow / Fire / Light. Take them out to end the tale.
Rewards: 10000 leaves and Sword of Oaths
Pilgrim Protection
Obtained: Flamechurch – Speak with the Elder outside of the church
The Elder is looking to procure some candles of the Sacred Flame to protect the pilgrims coming to the cathedral. You can find the Sacred Flame Candles at the following locations:
- Flamechurch at night: Acquire from the Cleric to the left of the savepoint using a Path Action such as Allure or Mug
- Flamechurch at night: Acquire from the Cleric in the church using a Path Action such as Allure or Mug
- Flamechurch: Cathedral during the day: Acquire from the Cleric outside the Cathedral by the sacred flame using a Path Action such as Steal or Purchase
Once you’ve found all the Sacred Flame Candles, return to the Elder in Flamechurch and hand them over. This will complete the side story.
Rewards: 5000 leaves, Fortifying Nut and Tough Nut
Procuring Peculiar Tomes
Obtained: Montwise: Library – Speak with the Unusual Tome Specialist on the western side of the main level
This person will want you to acquire 3 tomes! They can be found at the following locations:
- Dispatches from Beastling Island – This tome can be acquired from the Foreign Traveler in the Toto’haha Beasting Village. Use a Path Action to nab it!
- The Curious Legend of the Great Wall – Nab this tome from the Archeologist near the savepoint in the Southern Stormhail Snows.
- From the Far Reaches of Hell – Travel to Crackridge in the Wildlands and make your way to the southeastern corner of town. Head down the ladder and knock out person in front of the house. Loot the chest inside to receive the tome.
Once you’ve gathered all the books, return to the Unusual Tome Specialist in the Montwise: Library to hand them over, completing the quest.
Rewards: 6500 leaves, Librarian’s Amulet and Refreshing Jam
Tourney Champion
Obtained: Montwise – Speak with the Worried Woman after completing Hikari’s Chapter 2
The Worried Woman needs someone to stop her friend before he’s gravely injured in the area. Travel to the Underground Arena on the eastern side of Montwise. Once there, locate the Fainthearted Youth along the railing overlooking the matches. Knock him out using your Path Actions such as Ambush or Soothe. A cutscene will trigger where the Barker will assume the Fainthearted Youth fainted for nerves. Whomever you choose to knock out the youth with will have to fight in the arena. We don’t think you’re meant to win this fight! Afterwards, the quest will complete.
Rewards: 2000 leaves and Reinforcing Jam
Will Research for Money
Obtained: Montwise – Speak with the Octopus Researcher outside the inn
The Octopus Researcher is looking for someone to fund his research on the octopuffs. Travel to Conning Creek in the Harborlands then use a Path Action (Guide, etc) on the Octopus Enthusiast in the tavern to bring him to Montwise. Speak with the Octopus Researcher in front of the inn to complete this quest.
Request: Octopuff Pot