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Mysteries of Kyoto京都奇譚

Eight investigations into strange goings-on around Kyoto, each with a page on the real legend behind it. 6 of them give a charm. Finishing the first unlocks Mystery Solved and finishing all eight unlocks Demystified.

The investigations8
1

Some Unfinished Monkey Business

Musashi hears from a boy he previously helped at Rendaino that the surviving followers of the Yoshioka school are using hanging monkeys to pray for his downfall. Recognizing that he must finish what he started, Musashi sees no other option but a final showdown.

Starts in
Yasaka Pagoda district
Steps
Look for the remnants of the Yoshioka school. · Defeat the Genma
Reward
Oni Strength Charm, Whetstone ×2, Iron, Tempered Iron ×2
Legend
Hanging Monkeys
2

The Light of Vengeance

A boy is standing all alone on Kiyomizu-zaka Slope. He seems to be looking for someone...

Starts in
Kiyomizu-zaka Slope district
Steps
Speak with the anxious boy · Head for Kiyomizu-dera Temple · Look for the boy's father · Pursue the man consumed by vengeance · Seal the Rift
Reward
Whetstone ×2, Tempered Iron, Tamahagane
Legend
The Light of Vengeance
3

A Wife's Prayer

An ailing man on Kiyomizu-zaka Slope is apparently treating his wife very badly indeed, despite her earnest efforts to pray for his recovery. Urged to look into the matter by Shizuka and Lady Murasaki, Musashi sets off to Kiyomizu-dera Temple to check in on the poor woman and hear her side of the story.

Starts in
Kiyomizu-zaka Slope district
Steps
Head for Kiyomizu-dera Temple · Look for the sick man's wife · Continue your search · Head for Okuno-in Hall · Seal the Rift · Speak with the sick man's wife
Reward
Iron ×2, Cotton Cloth, Power Stone ×2
Legend
A Wife's Prayer
4

Something in the Water

The man Musashi helped at Kiyomizu-dera Temple has fallen ill after drinking the sacred water of Otowa Waterfall. Unable to make sense of why the sacred water should produce such a noxious effect, he heads off to Kiyomizu-dera Temple to investigate the matter.

Starts in
Rokudo-chinnoji Temple district
Steps
Head for Kiyomizu-dera Temple · Head for Otowa Waterfall · Head for Yashajin's Hall · Break the seal on Yashajin's Hall · Defeat the Genma · Examine the sacred water
Reward
Inner Strength Charm, Iron ×2, Leather, Oni Stone ×2
Legend
Something in the Water
5

The Faceless

Musashi bumps into a woman he previously met at Yasui Konpiragu Shrine who tells him that a strange creature known as a Faceless has begun haunting a nearby house. Intrigued, Musashi decides to look into whether her tale is fact or fiction...

Starts in
Rokudo-chinnoji Temple district
Steps
Head for the house inhabited by the Faceless · Look for the Faceless · Defeat the Genma
Reward
Fencer's Strength Charm, Iron ×2, Oni Stone ×2
Legend
The Faceless
6

The Blessed Man

A man claiming to be "blessed by the heavens" has challenged Musashi to a duel. Musashi turns him down and sends him packing, only to give chase when he learns that the man is wreathed in abnormal Malice.

Starts in
Kiyomizu-zaka Slope district
Steps
Head after the blessed man · Destroy the Malice Plants and Genma · Defeat the Genma
Reward
Charm of Purification, Leather ×2, Fine Silk Cloth
Legend
The Blessed Man
7

The Night Parade

A member of Okuni's troupe is looking for a charm dropped by one of her regulars. The man apparently lost it while trying to escape a large procession of spirits known as a "Night Parade," and is now fearful of leaving the area unprotected. Ever helpful, Musashi agrees to recover the charm.

Starts in
Sandbar - Entrance district
Steps
Look for the Night Parade · Defeat the Genma · Look for the other Night Parades · Look for the dangerous Night Parade
Boss
Byakue
Reward
Charm of Protection, Iron ×2, Leather ×2, Power Stone ×2
Legend
Night Parades
8

Worm-ly Ways

During a visit to Yasaka Koshin-do Temple, Musashi is invited to join a cult that worships a trio of creatures called the Three Worms. At Lady Murasaki's behest, Musashi heads off to check in on their all-night congregations, which are held at meeting halls marked by three flags.

Starts in
Yasaka Pagoda district
Steps
Head for the congregation hall · Defeat the Genma · Head for the next congregation hall · Head for the last congregation hall
Reward
Blazing Charm, Whetstone ×2, Oni Stone ×2
Legend
The Three Worms