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 Winterlands.
A Disquieting Shop
Obtained: Stormhail – Speak with the Shopkeeper’s Daughter in the provisioner’s shop.
The Shopkeeper’s Daughter is having some troubles. To fix them, knock out the Clinging Woman in the provisioner’s shop. We ambushed her with Throne! Upon knocking her out, the quest will complete!
Rewards: 12,000 leaves, Sharp Nut (L) and Slippery Nut (L)
A Present for My son
Obtained: Winterbloom – Speak with the Thoughtful Father in front of the building north of the general store.
The Thoughtful Father is looking for a present for his son. This present is a Silver Quill that can be obtained from the Retired Scholar in Cape Cold. During the day, he can be found in his house on the west side of town. At night, he can be found on the beach. Use a Path Action (Mug, Steal, Allure, Purchase) to retrieve it then return to the Thoughtful Father in Winterbloom to hand it over. Afterwards, the quest will complete.
Rewards: 300 leaves, Magic Nut (M) and Refreshing Jam
Lingering Love
Obtained: Stormhail – Speak with the Dismal Woman in front of the armorer.
Upon speaking with the woman, you’ll learn that Eugis left her with nothing more than a necklace. To resolve her feelings for Eugis, use a Path Action to take the necklace from her. The purchase price of the necklace is 6,000 leaves and Entreat Level is 50. Once you’ve collected the necklace, the quest will complete.
Rewards: 14000 leaves and Alluring Ribbon
Melia’s Next Chapter
Obtained: Winterbloom – Speak with Melia
Melia needs us to look into the Snowhares for her as they are up to no good again. Exit the mansion and head north to the Winterbloom: Thieves’ Quarter. Head north again and enter the tavern to find the familiar trio. Use a Path Action to snag the Letter from the Snowhares from Plukk. With the letter in hand, return Melia and speak with her. After the cutscene, the tale will end.
Rewards: 9000 leaves and Melia’s Amulet
Ruffians’ Redoubt
Obtained: Eastern Cape Cold Snows – Speak with the Peddler near the savepoint.
Talk to the Peddler to learn about a gang of Ruffians who hide along the road. He’ll mention how they will hurt his business if they are allowed to keep pillaging unchecked. To find and teach them a lesson, head north from the savepoint over a bridge then follow the path east. When you come to a dock (before the road curves) use it to sail east. This will bring you to the Ruffian’s Hideout with a Danger Level of 14. Alternatively, you can head east from the savepoint. This will bring you to the hideout, but it will be guarded by a Ruffian. You could then switch to night and use Throne to knock him out.
Once you are in the Ruffians’ Hideout, you’ll want to sail to the northwestern dock. From there, follow the path west and you’ll come across a group of three Ruffians standing by a chest. Approach them to trigger a cutscene leading to a fight against the trio. Check the table below for their vulnerabilities. After winning, another cutscene will trigger. You’ll want to loot the chest to receive a Wind Robe, then return to the Peddler to complete the side story.
| Name | Vulnerable |
|---|---|
| Ruffian I | Sword / Bow / Fire / Light |
| Ruffian II | Dagger / Bow / Fire / Dark |
| Ruffian Leader | Spear / Axe / Staff / Lightning |
Rewards: 6000 leaves, Peddler’s Feathered Cap x1
The Baby’s Coming
Obtained: Cape Cold – Speak with the Flustered Villager in front of the inn.
Travel to the inn at Flamechurch in the Crestlands to find the Midwife. Use a Path Action (Guide, Allure, Befriend) to guide her back to the Flustered Villager in Cape Cold. With the baby safely delivered, the quest will complete.
Rewards: 3000 leaves and Nourishing Nut
The Sword in the Stone
Obtained: Winterbloom – Speak with the Troubled Woman on the eastern side of town.
The Troubled Woman is trying to pull it out but of course it won’t budge and wonders if a pickaxe might do the trick. Travel to the armorer at Oresrush in the Wildlands. At night, use Agnea’s Level 30 Allure to obtain the Sturdy Pickaxe from the Retired Minor. Return to the Troubled Woman in Winterbloom to hand over the pickaxe. Afterwards, the quest will complete!
Rewards: 7000 leaves, Rusty Sword and Revitalizing Jam
The Traveler’s Bag
Obtained: Southern Cape Cold Snows – Speak with Al.
**NOTE: You might receive this side story at different places depending on which character you are playing.**
Follow the path west of the savepoint in the Southern Cape Cold Snows. After crossing the second bridge, you’ll find a thief standing next to a campfire by a dock. Speak with the individual then select “Yes” when prompted. This will lead to a battle against the Brigand. He’ll have three shields you’ll need to work through before he’s broken. Check the table below to see what he’s vulnerable to. After winning the fight, you’ll receive Al’s Bag. Tack it back to Al and speak with him to hand over the bag.
| Enemy | Vulnerable |
|---|---|
| Brigand | Spear / Dagger / Axe / Staff / Light |
Rewards: 1,500 Leaves, Slippery Nut x1, Healing Grape x3
The Washed-Up Letter
Obtained: The Sundering Sea: Lighthouse Island – Speak with the Lighthouse Keeper’s Wife next to the lighthouse.
Speak with the Lighthouse Keeper’s Wife to obtain a bottle meant for Ruby in Timberain. To give the Message in a Bottle to its rightful owner, travel to Timberain in the Leaflands. Once there, make your way just west of the courthouse to find Ruby in the sitting area before the bridge then hand over the message to complete the quest.
Rewards: 6600 and Jade Dagger