Guide to completing the 'Heirloom of a High House' side story in Octopath Traveler. Learn how to retrieve Byron's Ring or the Family Lineage for a reward.
Hey there! Ready to help out Byron with his family's legacy? This side story, 'Heirloom of a High House,' is all about restoring some honor to his distinguished, though currently struggling, family. He's even had to part with his ring, which is a big deal for someone of his standing. Luckily, there are two ways you can tackle this, and both lead back to Byron in Northreach.
Walkthrough
- 1Option 1: Retrieve Byron's Ring
- Head over to Grandport and make your way to the Markets.
- 2Look for the Master Jeweler on the left side of the main market area.
- 3You'll need to either Purchase or Steal 'Byron's Ring' from him. Keep in mind that stealing might have consequences depending on your party's skills and the town's reputation.
- 4Once you have the ring, return to Byron in Northreach.
- 5Option 2: Obtain the Byron Family Lineage
- Fast travel to S’warkii.
- 6Find the Highbrow Historian, who is standing south of the town entrance, along the southern edge. He's the one wearing green.
- 7Use the Inquire or Scrutinize command on him to obtain the 'Byron Family Lineage' information.
- 8Bring this vital piece of information back to Byron in Northreach.
Tips
- Both options will complete the side story, so pick the one that best suits your current party's abilities and resources. If you're struggling with stealing, the historian route is a safer bet.
- Make sure you're in Chapter 4 or later, as this side story becomes available then.
- Upon completion, you'll receive 9,000 Leaves and a Sharp Nut (L). Not bad for helping Byron restore a piece of his family's pride!
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