Sub-Events

Tales of Vesperia is brimming with optional content known as Sub-Events, which range from simple fetch quests to elaborate multi-part storylines that delve deeper into the lore and character backstories. Engaging with these Sub-Events is crucial for experiencing the full breadth of the game, unlocking valuable rewards, and gaining a deeper appreciation for the world of Terca Lumireis and its inhabitants.

These side quests often provide unique items, powerful equipment, new Artes, and even contribute to unlocking certain Titles. Some Sub-Events are time-sensitive or easily missable, making a comprehensive guide essential for completionists. This section will detail each Sub-Event, including its trigger conditions, step-by-step instructions, locations, and the rewards you can expect. Whether it's helping a worried mother find her child, assisting a renowned chef with his culinary endeavors, or hunting down dangerous monsters, these side activities add significant depth and replayability to your Vesperia adventure.

The Wonder Reporter

This questline involves helping Estelle's former attendant, Honesty, who is now a reporter, gather information and take photographs for her articles. It spans across multiple towns and requires careful observation.

Trigger: Speak to Honesty in the Bustle Market of Zaphias after a certain point in the story.
Objective: Take photos of specific landmarks, people, or events as requested by Honesty.
Rewards: Various items, including useful accessories and potentially a Title for Estelle.

The King of Adventure

Karol's ambition to become a great adventurer leads him on a quest to find legendary treasures and prove his mettle. This involves exploring various ruins and dungeons.

Trigger: Speak to Karol in various locations, often after he expresses his desire for adventure.
Objective: Find specific artifacts or defeat powerful monsters in desated areas.
Rewards: Titles for Karol, such as 'King of Adventure', and other useful items.

The Monster Book

This event tasks the party with hunting down and defeating specific monsters, filling out an in-game Monster Book. It's a great way to learn about the various creatures inhabiting Terca Lumireis.

Trigger: Speak to the Monster Hunter Guild representative in Dahngrest.
Objective: Defeat a list of specified monsters, often with certain conditions (e.g., without using a specific Arte).
Rewards: Titles for various characters and valuable synthesis materials.

The Wonder Chef

Yuri's quest to become a master chef involves finding and defeating specific monsters to learn new recipes. This is a recurring event throughout the game.

Trigger: Speak to the Wonder Chef in various towns. He will challenge you to defeat a monster that guards a new recipe.
Objective: Defeat the desated monster to obtain the recipe.
Rewards: New cooking recipes, which are essential for buffs and healing.

The Collector's Book

This quest involves finding and collecting various items scattered throughout the world, from monster drops to rare crafting materials. It's a true test of exploration and dedication.

Trigger: Speak to the Collector in Halure.
Objective: Gather a list of specific items and return them to the Collector.
Rewards: Titles and valuable accessories.

Hermes Blastia

This event involves investigating the mysterious Hermes Blastia, a powerful artifact. It often leads to challenging dungeons and boss fights.

Trigger: Occurs during the main story progression in certain areas.
Objective: Investigate the Blastia, often involving puzzle-solving and combat.
Rewards: Powerful equipment and story progression.

Elucifer's Grave

This quest involves visiting a specific grave and performing a ritual, often tied to a character's past or a significant lore element.

Trigger: Found during exploration in specific areas, often with hints from NPCs.
Objective: Reach the grave and interact with it.
Rewards: Often provides lore insights and sometimes a unique item.