Side Quests & Sub-Events

Beyond the main storyline, Tales of Vesperia offers a wealth of optional content through its engaging Side Quests and Sub-Events. These optional tasks provide valuable rewards, deepen your understanding of the world and its characters, and offer unique challenges. From helping townsfolk with their problems to uncovering hidden lore, engaging with sub-events is a rewarding aspect of the Vesperia experience. This section guides you through discovering and completing these enriching side activities.

Sub-Events are often triggered by speaking to specific NPCs in towns or by reaching certain points in the main story. They range from simple fetch quests to more involved multi-part storylines that can span across different regions. Completing these events not only grants experience and items but also contributes to character development and can unlock new Artes or titles. Pay close attention to character dialogue and environmental cues, as they often hint at the presence of these optional tasks. Some sub-events are time-sensitive or can only be initiated after specific story milestones.

Notable Sub-Events and Quests:

The History of Auj Oule: A multi-part quest involving Karla, a historian, that delves into the lore of the Auj Oule civilization. It begins in Xian Du and progresses through several stages as you advance the main story.
The Shape of Our World: This quest involves a Naturalist in Sharilton and focuses on understanding the world's climate. It requires returning to specific locations and reporting findings.
Milla’s Pendant: A quest that can be initiated in Lakutam Seahaven, involving Milla's past and requiring interaction with Ivar in Nia Khera.
Sisterhood: This event involves helping two girls in Lakutam Seahaven and has subsequent steps in Kanbalar and Trigleph.
The Aftermath: A series of events that occur in Xian Du, often requiring specific items like a Heart Herb.
Mother and Child: This questline involves Alvin’s mother in Xian Du and progresses as you advance through the story, eventually leading to obtaining the Gun Belt.
The Dice Master: A mini-game found in various towns, where you can win prizes by playing a dice game against NPCs.
The Coliseum: Located in Nordopolica, this offers challenging battle scenarios against waves of enemies for rewards.

Many sub-events are tied to specific character arcs or provide opportunities to earn valuable equipment and items. Always check your map and talk to NPCs, especially after major story developments, to ensure you don't miss out on these enriching side activities.