Tales of Tsushima
Tales of Tsushima are the side quests of Ghost of Tsushima, built around the people Jin meets in the story and out in the open world. They pay out Legend, charms and cloth, and finishing every one of them earns a gold trophy.
- Type
- Storyline
Good to know
- The wiki counts 61 Tales of Tsushima, with the 7 Mythic Tales tracked as their own group.
- Tales show up on the map with a white icon.
- The characters 浮世草 flash on screen when you start or finish a tale.
- Companion series cover Ishikawa, Masako, Kenji, Norio, Yuna and Yuriko. In each series you must clear the earlier tale to open the next one.
- The standalone tales split by region: 13 in Izuhara, 9 in Toyotama and 4 in Kamiagata.
- Clearing every tale unlocks Helping Sword Hand, a gold trophy.
How to find them
Most standalone tales start when you overhear someone in trouble or hear a rumor from a villager. A white icon then marks the spot on your map. Izuhara tales open once the Prologue is done, Toyotama tales after A New Horizon, and Kamiagata tales after Honor and Ash.
Rewards
Nearly every standalone tale gives a minor Legend increase, a charm and a stack of linen or leather. In New Game+ most of them add 3 Ghost Flowers. A few pay out gear instead: Fit for the Khan hands over the Mongol Commander's Armor, and Yuriko's two tales give Hallucination Darts, a charm and a hat.
Mini-series inside the side tales
Yuriko, Jin's old caretaker, has two linked tales: The Proud Do Not Endure, then The Art of Seeing. Unfinished Business picks up after you free Taka in The Broken Blacksmith, and Honor Buried Deep follows it in Azamo Bay. The Generosity of Lady Sanjo only opens after Kenji's tale The Delicate Art of Negotiation.
Trophy
Helping Sword Hand (gold) asks you to finish all Tales of Tsushima. Each companion series also has its own silver trophy, and the Mythic Tales have Teller of Tales.
- 1Servant of the PeopleServant of the People is Kenji Tale 1 of 3, an Act 1 side tale at Aoi Village in Tsutsu. You find Kenji claiming to protect farmers' food from the Mongols, which of course goes wrong. It needs The Broken Blacksmith done and rewards the Charm of Well-Being I and 10 Linen.
- 2The Last Warrior MonkThe Last Warrior Monk is Norio Tale 1 of 9, the Act 2 side tale that opens his storyline at Akashima Village. You help Norio track down monks the Mongols abducted from the village. It needs A New Horizon done and rewards the Charm of Resistance II and 2 Silk.
- 3The Tale of YunaThe Tale of Yuna is Yuna Tale 1 of 4, the Act 2 side tale that opens her storyline in Otsuna. You clear Mongols out of an inn run by Yuna's childhood friend Ichi and learn how to draw out the warlord Altan. It needs A New Horizon done and rewards the Charm of Rejuvenation and 2 Silk.
- 4Nattou and the Sake SellerNattou and the Sake Seller is Kenji Tale 2 of 3, an Act 2 side tale south of the Ruins of Old Yarikawa in Akashima. Kenji says an empty Mongol camp is ripe for looting, and it is not empty for long. It rewards the Charm of Advantage.
- 5Silent DeathSilent Death is Yuna Tale 2 of 4, an Act 2 stealth tale at Mamushi Farmstead in Otsuna. You sneak in alone and assassinate the three Mamushi brothers without being seen. It rewards the Charm of Hidden Sight and 2 Silk.
- 6The HeadmanThe Headman is Masako Tale 2 of 9, an Act 1 side tale in Ariake where you start hunting the first name on Masako's list. You trail a bandit-linked brother to find a former Adachi headman, and it pays a Charm of Resolve I and 2 Silk.
- 7The Sensei and the StudentThe Sensei and the Student is Ishikawa Tale 2 of 9, an Act 1 side tale in Hiyoshi. You and Sensei Ishikawa start tracking his former student Tomoe through Mongol archer positions and free some prisoners. It rewards the Charm of Efficiency and 2 Silk.
- 8Three Actions, Three IllusionsThree Actions, Three Illusions is Norio Tale 2 of 9, an Act 2 side tale in Akashima where you rescue the healer-monk Hochi from a Mongol camp. It starts at Akashima Village and rewards the Charm of Vitality and 2 Silk.
- 9Ghosts in the FogGhosts in the Fog is Norio Tale 3 of 9, an Act 2 side tale where you defend Akashima Village from a Mongol counterattack using incense burners as traps. It rewards the Charm of Unyielding II, the Noble Fighter's headband and 2 Silk.
- 10The Black WolfThe Black Wolf is Yuna Tale 3 of 4, an Act 2 side tale at Yoshinaka Bay in Otsuna. You and Yuna hunt the slaver who sold her as a child, clearing a coastal camp and then a Mongol ship. It rewards the Charm of Shadows and 2 Silk.
- 11The Delicate Art of NegotiationThe Delicate Art of Negotiation is Kenji Tale 3 of 3, the last of his tales, set at Umugi Cove in Act 2. You act as Kenji's hidden bodyguard while he meets a criminal he owes money to. It rewards the Charm of Broken Barriers and 6 Leather.
- 12The HusbandThe Husband is Masako Tale 3 of 9, an Act 1 side tale at the Adachi Estate in Ariake. You try to get Sadao's wife Hina to talk, then track an assassin when things go wrong. It rewards the Charm of Dual Destruction I and 2 Silk.
- 13The Past Never PassesThe Past Never Passes is Ishikawa Tale 3 of 9, an Act 1 side tale in Hiyoshi. Tomoe's archers have ringed Hiyoshi Springs ahead of a Mongol attack, and you scout the area with Ishikawa and clear bridges along the coast. It rewards the Charm of Precision and 2 Silk.
- 14Message in BloodMessage in Blood is Yuna Tale 4 of 4, the Act 2 finale of her storyline. After Altan strikes back at Ichi's Inn, you ride to his camp near the Kushi border and duel him. It rewards the Charm of Swift Return and 2 Silk.
- 15The Birth of SufferingThe Birth of Suffering is Norio Tale 4 of 9, a short Act 2 side tale where you arrive at Kushi Temple to find it under Mongol attack. It is one straight fight alongside Norio and the temple monks, and it only rewards a minor Legend increase.
- 16The TraitorThe Traitor is Masako Tale 4 of 9 and the last Act 1 part of her hunt, set in Ariake. You use a supply map and a monk's help to corner Sadao at a lighthouse. It rewards the Charm of Incineration, the Warrior's Bounty Dye Kit and 2 Silk.
- 17The Way of the BowThe Way of the Bow is Ishikawa Tale 4 of 9, the last Act 1 part of his storyline, where you defend Hiyoshi Springs from Tomoe's attack. It is worth doing early because it gives you the Flaming Arrow, plus the Charm of Immunity and the Storming Falcon vanity gear for your half bow.
- 18Dreams of ConquestDreams of Conquest is Ishikawa Tale 5 of 9 and the first of his Act 2 tales, starting at the Akashima Survivor Camp. You rescue a pinned-down Ishikawa and raid Tomoe's archer training camp for clues. It needs A New Horizon done and rewards the Charm of Precision and 2 Silk.
- 19The Blood SutraThe Blood Sutra is Norio Tale 5 of 9, an Act 2 side tale where you search for Kushi Temple's missing abbot. The trail runs from Koshimizu Farmstead to a waterfall. It rewards the Charm of Resistance II and 2 Silk.
- 20The FoolThe Fool is Masako Tale 5 of 9 and the first of her Act 2 tales, set at Umugi Cove in Toyotama. You trail the two sons of an old Adachi supplier to a secret meeting. It needs A New Horizon done and rewards the Charm of Resolve II and 2 Silk.
- 21The Cause of SufferingThe Cause of Suffering is Norio Tale 6 of 9, an Act 2 side tale where you recover Kushi Temple's stolen Buddha statue from a Mongol camp. It starts at Kushi Temple and rewards the Charm of Well Being II and 2 Silk.
- 22The Family ManThe Family Man is Masako Tale 6 of 9, an Act 2 side tale that starts at Omi Monastery in Kubara. You talk the monk Junshin into revealing where a former Adachi retainer lives, then go after him. It rewards the Charm of Ferocity and 2 Silk.
- 23The Ghost and the Demon SenseiThe Ghost and the Demon Sensei is Ishikawa Tale 6 of 9, an Act 2 side tale near Kawamata Village in Kushi. Tomoe has framed you and Ishikawa for killing travelers, and you hunt for her Kushi training camp. It rewards the Charm of Swift Return and 2 Silk.
- 24The End of SufferingThe End of Suffering is Norio Tale 7 of 9 and the last of his Act 2 tales, where you protect Kushi Temple's monks from another Mongol attack. It rewards the Charm of Fortitude and the Clear Summer Headband.
- 25The Terror of OtsunaThe Terror of Otsuna is Ishikawa Tale 7 of 9, the last of his Act 2 tales, where you hit Tomoe's Otsuna training camp and finally see her face to face. It starts west of Old Toyotama Hills and rewards the Charm of Efficiency and 2 Silk.
- 26The ThiefThe Thief is Masako Tale 7 of 9, an Act 2 side tale near Kawamata Village in Kushi. You track Mai, a former Adachi servant who looted the estate after the massacre, and recover the stolen heirlooms. It rewards the Charm of Bludgeoning and 2 Silk.
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Friends in PassingFriends in Passing is Ishikawa Tale 8 of 9, an Act 3 side tale that starts at Jogaku Temple in Kamiagata. While hunting for Tomoe in eastern Jogaku you meet a trapper named Matsu and help her check her traps. It rewards the Charm of Fortune II and the Hidden Serpent half bow dye. - 28The ConspiratorThe Conspirator is Masako Tale 8 of 9, an Act 2 side tale in the Kushi Grasslands where Masako turns her suspicion on Junshin. It ends with a duel against Masako herself and rewards the Charm of Dual Destruction II and the Seasons of War Armor Dye.
- 29The Guardian of TsushimaThe Guardian of Tsushima is Norio Tale 8 of 9, an Act 3 side tale in Sago where you help Norio and his monks retake Cedar Temple. It starts east of General Bartu's Camp, needs Wolves at the Gates done, and rewards the Charm of Resistance III and 2 Silk.
- 30Laid to RestLaid to Rest is Ishikawa Tale 9 of 9, the Act 3 finale of his storyline. You team up with Tomoe and Ishikawa to stop a surprise Mongol attack on Umugi Cove. It rewards the Charm of Precision, the Midnight Shark half bow dye and the Shattered Mask of Tomoe.
- 31The Sister BetrayedThe Sister Betrayed is Masako Tale 9 of 9, the final part of her storyline, set in Sago in Act 3. You storm an old clan fort with Masako to face the person behind her family's murder. It needs Wolves at the Gates done and rewards the Adachi Half Mask.
- 32This Threefold WorldThis Threefold World is Norio Tale 9 of 9, the Act 3 finale of his storyline, set at Cedar Temple and Guardian's Ridge in Sago. It is the only tale in the game with no combat at all, and it rewards the Charm of Vitality and the Chaos Headband.
- 33A Debt RepaidA Debt Repaid is an Act 2 side tale in Kushi, Toyotama, where you help a man named Gomyo take revenge on the bandits who used him. Expect a camp assault and a second wave, and a Charm of Enduring Affliction at the end.
- 34A Father's ChoiceA Father's Choice is an Act 3 side tale in Sago, Kamiagata, that starts with a body hanging beside the road. You track the Mongols who forced a father to pick which son they would kill, and earn a Charm of Fire Doctrine.
- 35A Final RequestA Final Request is a Toyotama side tale that starts with Straw Hat ronin raiding Lucky Genzo's Inn. You chase the raiders through three camps to find a captured man named Oda, and the reward is a Charm of Dual Destruction II.
- 36A Healer's TouchA Healer's Touch is an Izuhara escort tale where you guard Hanaoka, a monk healer, on his way to a sick camp in the woods. It has investigation stops and small fights, and pays a Charm of Divine Healing I.
- 37A Mother's PeaceA Mother's Peace is an unnumbered Masako tale in Act 1 where you help Lady Masako find and bury her two sons on Komoda Beach. It opens after The Husband from a peasant at the Golden Temple and rewards the Charm of Fortunate Return and 2 Silk.
- 38A Place to Call HomeA Place to Call Home is a short Ariake side tale where a panicked man asks you to retake his house from the Mongols. You clear the house, then follow clues to learn what became of his family, and earn a Charm of Well-Being I.
- 39A Thief of InnocenceA Thief of Innocence is an Act 2 tale in Umugi Cove where a mother asks you to find her missing daughter, Kuma. You question locals, trail a strange Straw Hat and raid an inn, and the reward is a Charm of Ferocity.
- 40A Wealthy Man Has All He NeedsIn this Act 2 tale at the Umugi survivor camp, you deal with a merchant gone sour. Saburo, rich and desperate, is threatening refugees over his missing family, and you investigate who really took them. It rewards a Charm of Fortunate Return.
- 41Empty BasketsEmpty Baskets is a short Tsutsu side tale where a crying woman says bandits stole all her food. You recover it from a camp in the woods, with the option of doing it without a single kill, and get a Charm of Resistance I.
- 42Fit for the KhanFit for the Khan is the Act 3 side tale that gets you the Mongol Commander's Armor. A blacksmith's apprentice at Jogaku Temple sends you to retake four Mongol-held spots in Kamiagata, each holding a piece of armor made for Khotun Khan.
- 43Flesh and StoneFlesh and Stone is an Act 2 side tale in Kushi, Toyotama, where the son of the sculptor Master Izo asks you to recover his father's tools so he can repair a ruined statue. It pays a Charm of Immunity.
- 44For TsushimaFor Tsushima is an Azamo side tale where you ride with a fighting woman from Ariake to find the Azamo League, a band of farmers and fishermen resisting the Mongols. It is two fights alongside her, and pays a Charm of Hidden Sight.
- 45Hidden in SnowHidden in Snow is an Act 3 investigation tale in Sago Mill, Kamiagata. The village is oddly empty and its men are jumpy, and you dig into what they are hiding. It pays a Charm of the Lost Mind and 18 linen.
- 46Honor Buried DeepHonor Buried Deep is an Azamo Bay side tale where a villager named Hyoe suspects his neighbor of meeting bandits at night. You stake out a cemetery and follow them, and the reward is a Charm of Broken Barriers.
- 47Incident at Hiyoshi PassIncident at Hiyoshi Pass is a short Act 1 side tale on the bridge into Hiyoshi Springs. Mongol archers have pinned down a wounded boy named Banta, and you clear them so his family can cross. It rewards a Charm of Unyielding I.
- 48Ishikawa's TalesIshikawa's Tales follow Sensei Ishikawa, a famous samurai archer, as he and Jin hunt his former student Tomoe, who is now training Mongol archers. Completing them earns the silver trophy The Unbending Archer and finally reveals the sensei's full name in the epilogue.
- 49Kenji's TalesKenji's Tales are a short 3-part side storyline about Kenji, a sake seller and habitual swindler who keeps getting in over his head. Each part has Jin bailing him out of a scheme gone wrong, and they count toward the Helping Sword Hand trophy for finishing every Tale of Tsushima.
- 50Lost at SeaLost at Sea is a side tale on Kijo Isle, the southern tip of Izuhara. A man named Otosuke wants his daughter back from the Mongols, so you row out and board their ships. It is a stealth-friendly rescue that pays a Charm of Resistance I.
- 51Masako's TalesMasako's Tales are the side storyline of Lady Masako Adachi, the last living member of Clan Adachi, as she hunts the people who planned her family's slaughter. Finish every part to earn the silver trophy The Vengeful Warrior and to close out her personal arc across all three acts.
- 52Norio's TalesNorio's Tales are the 9-part side storyline of Norio, a warrior monk of Cedar Temple who survived Mongol captivity. You help him protect monks in Akashima and Kushi, then retake Cedar Temple, and finishing it earns the silver trophy The Warrior Monk.
- 53Peace for the DivinePeace for the Divine is an Act 2 side tale in the Old Toyotama Hills where Mongols have burned an Inari shrine and killed its fox. You follow a fox to the culprits and make them pay, earning a Charm of Fortune I.
- 54The Art of SeeingThe Art of Seeing is the second and final Yuriko tale, a quiet Act 2 ride with Jin's old caretaker across Kubara. You visit a hot spring and a shrine with her, and earn Yuriko's Keepsake and the Bowman's Straw Hat.
- 55The Burden of TheftThe Burden of Theft is an Act 2 side tale north of Urashima's Village in Kushi. You find a murdered monk, recover what he hid from the Mongols and carry it to the Kushi pagoda, earning a Charm of Divine Healing II.
- 56The Cost of FearThe Cost of Fear is an Act 3 side tale in snowy Jogaku. A dying man says his family was poisoned too, and you try to get them food and medicine from a Mongol outpost. It pays a Charm of Fire Doctrine and 8 leather.
- 57The Cost of IronThe Cost of Iron is an Act 1 side tale near the Kuta Grasslands in Ariake. Wounded men tell you a merchant carries a Mongol iron mark that grants safe passage, and you go after it. It rewards a Charm of Advantage.
- 58The Generosity of Lady SanjoThe Generosity of Lady Sanjo is an Act 2 tale in Umugi Cove where the crime boss Lady Sanjo hires you to recover a stolen map of food stores. It ties into Kenji's tales and pays a Charm of Shadows.
- 59The Laughing BanditsThe Laughing Bandits is an Izuhara side tale that starts with a crying woman in Kechi Fishing Village. You investigate a home, track bandits to the Komoda ruins and clear them out, earning a minor melee charm and 10 linen.
- 60The Other Side of HonorThe Other Side of Honor is a Kashine side tale about a farm the war never touched and the samurai who says he protects it. You look into Lord Jinroku's story and track him down, earning a Charm of Divine Healing I.
- 61The Proud Do Not EndureThe Proud Do Not Endure is the first of two Yuriko tales, an Act 2 ride through Kubara with Jin's old caretaker to find plants for a new poison. It unlocks Hallucination Darts for your blowgun.
- 62The River ChildrenThe River Children is an Act 2 side tale at Old Kanazawa Marsh. A woman named Shino swears a kappa dragged her father away, and you follow the tracks to find out what really took him. It pays a Charm of Bludgeoning.
- 63The Value of SakeThe Value of Sake is an Act 1 side tale at the Kii Sake Brewery in Azamo. Mongols keep showing up to drink the place dry, so you set an ambush for their evening visit. It rewards a Charm of Resolve I.
- 64Unfinished BusinessUnfinished Business is the Act 1 tale where you go back to Azamo Bay to free the rest of its prisoners and drive out the Mongols. It is a full village liberation with a warlord at the end, and pays a Charm of Vitality.
- 65Whispers in the WoodsWhispers in the Woods is an Act 1 night-time mystery in Yagata Forest, Kashine, which locals say is haunted by vengeful samurai spirits. You wait for dark and follow the lanterns to see who is really killing visitors. It pays a Charm of Dual Destruction I.
- 66Yuna's TalesYuna's Tales are a 4-part Act 2 side storyline set in Otsuna, where you and Yuna draw out a Mongol warlord named Altan by taking down his slaver allies. It digs into Yuna's childhood as a slave, and finishing it earns the silver trophy The Headstrong Thief.
Related missions
Image: Sucker Punch Productions / PlayStationStoryThe Tale of Sensei Ishikawa
The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa is the Act 1 story tale where you recruit the archery master Ishikawa. It gives you your first bow, the Half Bow, and opens the Ishikawa side storyline as Ishikawa Tale 1 of 9.
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The Tale of Lady Masako
The Tale of Lady Masako is the Act 1 story tale where you recruit Masako Adachi after her clan is wiped out. It rewards the Samurai Clan Armor and is also Masako Tale 1 of 9, opening her side storyline.