Sunni (Sunward) Island Strange Tales guide in Neverness to Everness (NTE). See all Strange Tale locations including Golden Tree, Hall on the Hill, and Ghost in the Tunnel.
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What Are Strange Tales?
Exploration Content on Sunward Island
The NTE Strange Tales are exploration activities newly added to Sunni (Sunward) Island. Similar to Side Quests, completing them rewards you with Exploration Points.
Locations Can Be Checked on the Map
You can track Strange Tales locations directly from the map. Any location that still displays a book icon indicates an incomplete Strange Tales objective.
Strange Tales Walkthrough Summary
We are currently investigating the Strange Tales. We will update this article as soon as we confirm more locations.
The Golden Tree and the Sword
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| Golden Tree 2 | Map |
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| Golden Tree 3 | Map |
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- Set the Time to 18:00
- Examine the Golden Tree Near the Resort Facility
- Examine the Golden Tree on Top of the Hill
- Examine the Golden Tree in the Western Forest
- Offer the Items at the Eastern Remote Island
The glowing golden trees on Sunward Island only appear between 18:00 and 9:00 (in-game time). Use the time adjustment feature and set the time to 18:00.
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The first golden tree is located near the resort facility in the center of Sunward Island. Examine the glowing item beside the tree to collect it.
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The second golden tree is near the building at the top of the hill. Examine the glowing item beside the tree to collect it.
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The third golden tree is located in the forest west of the Phone Booth. Examine the glowing item beside the tree to collect it.
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After collecting the items from all three golden trees, examine the sword on the small island east of Sunward Island and offer the items. Once all items have been offered, the Strange Tales will be completed and you will receive Footprint Points.
Hall on the Hill
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- Examine the Sign at the Entrance
- Set the Time to 22:00
- Ride a Vehicle or Use the Walkman and Enter Through the Front Entrance
There is a sign at the entrance of the target building. Examine it to begin.
The ball takes place between 22:00 and 0:00 (in-game time). Use the time adjustment feature and set the time to 22:00.
After changing the time, the entrance will appear slightly different. You will be stopped if you try to enter on foot, but you can enter directly while riding a vehicle or using the Walkman as that plays music. Successfully entering the area will complete the Strange Tales and reward you with Footprint Points.
Bottled Message and Bonfire
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- Examine the Bottle on the Shore
- Examine the Cargo on the Nearby Boat
- Light the Nearby Bonfire
- Set the Time to 18:00 on a Rainy Day
- Talk to the Man on the Shore
Examine the bottle washed up on the shore and read the letter inside.
Examine the small boat next to where the bottle was found. Doing so will reward you with a Strange Firestone.
After obtaining the Strange Firestone, examine the nearby bonfire to light it.
After lighting the bonfire, use the time adjustment feature to change the weather to rainy and set the time to 18:00.
After lighting the bonfire and adjusting the weather and time, the target NPC will appear on the shore. Speak with him. Choose the top dialogue option during the first choice to continue the event and complete the Strange Tales, earning Footprint Points.
| Tip! | Any option during the second dialogue choice will complete the Strange Tales, but only the bottom option rewards 1 Fons. |
Skyfish Banner at the Fishing Spot
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- Go Fishing at the Sunward Island Fishing Spot
- Catch a Skyfish Banner
- Stop Fishing and Check the Area
Head to the Sunward Island fishing spot and start fishing.
Catch any Skyfish Banner while fishing. Since Skyfish Banners appear randomly, you may need several attempts before one appears.
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 Green Scales Banner |  Red Scales Banner |  Blue Scales Banner |
After catching a Skyfish Banner, stop fishing and look around the area. A Skyfish Banner will appear nearby, completing the Strange Tales and rewarding you with Footprint Points.
The Ghost in the Tunnel
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- Set the Time to 22:00
- Enter the Tunnel
The ghost appears between 22:00 and 0:00. Use the time adjustment feature to set the time to 22:00.
After changing the time, a ghost will appear inside the tunnel. Spotting the ghost will complete the Strange Tales and reward you with Footprint Points.
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