- "I heard a legend of a monster tamer who lives in this village. I want to learn more about them, but I haven't a clue who to ask." —
Ashlan the Beastmaster (I) is a side story in Octopath Traveler. The tale begins by talking to Ashlan in S'warkii. Ashlan will only appear once H'aanit's Chapter 1 story has been completed.

Ashlan, S'warkii
Resolution[]
Inquire /
Scrutinize[]
Successfully use the Inquire or Scrutinize path action to glean the knowledge Tale of the Beast Tamers from the Old Storyteller (
Min Lvl: 1 /
Base Rate: 90% ) in S'warkii tavern.


Old Storyteller, S'warkii
This chapter of the tale ends once the Tale of the Beast Tamers is shared with Ashlan.
- "Upon learning what he could about the beast tamers, the youth Ashlan set out on a journey to find his missing father."
Epilogue[]
Upon completion of the side story, the following occurs:
- Ashlan relocates to Victors Hollow: Arena Gate. The number of items in Ashlan's possessions will also increase.