Tales of Arise offers a wide variety of engaging sub-quests that reward players with unique materials and story moments. Among these side missions, The Mysterious Pair stands out as an intriguing riddle-based task handed out in the region of Mahag Saar. Completing this quest rewards players with a critical crafting item necessary for unlocking powerful equipment later in the game.
How to Unlock The Mysterious Pair Quest
To begin this sub-quest, players must first advance the main narrative through the realm of Mahag Saar. Additionally, you need to complete a prerequisite side quest titled A Healer and Her Patients in the city of Niez. Once these requirements are met, head near the entrance to Mount Dhiara to speak with an NPC known as the Wonder Bard.
The Wonder Bard presents you with three cryptic items known as Wonder Texts. These texts contain riddles that point toward a hidden instrument hidden somewhere across Dahna. Instead of fighting large monsters, your goal is to decipher these clues and retrieve the specified item.
Deciphering the Wonder Texts Clues
The Wonder Texts provided by the bard contain subtle hints referring to a specific location in the early region of Calaglia. The clues mention a place with a view of iron structures, leading attentive players back to the Iglia Wastes. Decoded correctly, the riddle points directly to a quiet corner in the northern part of this map.
Navigating back to previous zones is a common theme in RPG side quests, encouraging thorough exploration. Fast-traveling back to Calaglia saves significant travel time when pursuing this objective. Once you arrive at the designated spot, a sparkling interaction point will reveal the hidden instrument.
Finding the Hidden Instrument Location
Travel to the Iglia Wastes and make your way toward the narrow path located at the northern edge of the map. Search near the rock formations until you locate a glowing gathering point on the ground. Interacting with this location allows you to obtain the Iron Pipe, which serves as the instrument requested by the bard.
The Iron Pipe is not just a quest objective, but also a vital weapon crafting component for Alphen. Keep in mind that you should never sell or discard this unique item after completing the quest. It remains essential for forging Alphen's ultimate weapon, the Realm Uniter, later in your journey.
Rewards for Completing the Sub-Quest
After acquiring the Iron Pipe, fast-travel back to Niez in Mahag Saar and speak with the Wonder Bard once again. Handing over the item completes the quest and triggers a short dialogue exchange. The bard will express his gratitude and reward your party for solving his puzzle.
Completing The Mysterious Pair yields 2,300 GALD and 150 Skill Points to help strengthen your party members. More importantly, you secure the Iron Pipe in your inventory for future crafting needs. Taking the time to finish this sub-quest provides long-term combat benefits as you face tougher foes.
