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A Message in Fire
Ghost of Tsushima

A Message in Fire

Complete walkthrough for Ghost of Tsushima's 'A Message in Fire' quest, including Shinto Shrine locations, Vanity Items, Hot Springs, Pillars of Honor, and Sensei Ishikawa's Tale.

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Complete walkthrough for Ghost of Tsushima's 'A Message in Fire' quest, including Shinto Shrine locations, Vanity Items, Hot Springs, Pillars of Honor, and Sensei Ishikawa's Tale.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the temple, head northeast and pass under a torii gate. Follow the gates to the Marsh Rock Shinto Shrine.
  2. 2
    To the right, find a gap in the rocks and follow the pass to climbholds. Climb up and grapple swing over an ivy-covered rock wall.
  3. 3
    Follow the next pass to the end and climb the rocks with a lantern. Squeeze through the gap at the top and drop down.
  4. 4
    Keep left, follow the pass to a climbhold, and climb up. Jump across a small gap, then grapple swing to climbholds across a large gap. Climb around to reach the shrine and honor it for the Charm of Izanami.
  5. 5
    Descend the shrine and head west on the circular path around Marsh Rock.
  6. 6
    Look left near a small lake for a statue in the water. Wade out to it and grab Vanity Item: Wood Spirit Straw Hat.
  7. 7
    Return to Akashima Village. Leave west on the path until a T-junction with a Fox Den.
  8. 8
    Follow the Fox to the Drowned Man's Shore Inari Shrine and honor it to unlock the Charm of Silence.
  9. 9
    Go back to the granaries south of Akashima Village. Head east until you reach a path and follow it east along the cape.
  10. 10
    Find the Marsh Tide Hot Spring and rest for a health bump.
  11. 11
    Follow the path to the tip of the cape to find Pillar of Honor (Moon Bear's Paw).
  12. 12
    Return down the cape and head north. Cross the bridge and keep right at the split to reach Akashima Survivor Camp.
  13. 13
    Speak to a peasant near the lean-to to learn Sensei Ishikawa has gone to the coast.
  14. 14
    Ride east of the camp and help Sensei Ishikawa fight Mongol archers.
  15. 15
    Speak with Ishikawa, then fight off four more attacking archers.
  16. 16
    Speak with Ishikawa again, get on your horse, and ride north with him.
  17. 17
    Follow Ishikawa north to Tomoe's camp.
  18. 18
    Get off your horse and proceed on foot. Follow Ishikawa to a log to survey the camp.
  19. 19
    Observe the archers and their targets. Sneak around to the right and climb mossy rocks. Perform a chain assassination on Mongols by the campfire, then kill the remaining Mongols.
  20. 20
    Examine the supply list on the crate beside the archery range.
  21. 21
    Examine the scroll under a small covering to read a letter from Tomoe to Khotun Khan.
Tips
  • The Marsh Rock Shinto Shrine involves a series of climbs and grapple swings. Pay attention to the climbholds and grapple points.
  • The Wood Spirit Straw Hat is found on a statue in the water near Marsh Rock.
  • The Drowned Man's Shore Inari Shrine is found by following a fox.
  • The Marsh Tide Hot Spring offers a permanent health increase.
  • The Pillar of Honor (Moon Bear's Paw) is located at the easternmost tip of the cape.
  • When assisting Sensei Ishikawa, prioritize eliminating the archers first.
  • The assault on Tomoe's camp is best approached with stealth. Utilize chain assassinations for maximum efficiency.
  • Charm of Izanami
  • Wood Spirit Straw Hat (Vanity Item)
  • Charm of Silence
  • Pillar of Honor (Moon Bear's Paw)
  • Progress in the main story

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