- "I've not heard any word from Donovan of late. He has always been regular in his correspondence. Until now..." —Bale
Back with Bale is a side story in Octopath Traveler. The tale begins by speaking with Bale inside the westernmost building right by the entrance to Western Wellspring Sands in Wellspring.

Bale, Wellspring
Resolution[]
Inquire /
Scrutinize[]
Travel to Goldshore Cathedral in Goldshore. Successfully use the Inquire or Scrutinize path action to glean the knowledge Donovan's Condition from Bishop Donovan (
Min Lvl: 30 /
Base Rate: 60% ) standing in the nave of the church.


Bishop Donovan, Goldshore Cathedral
The tale ends once Donovan's Condition is shared with Bale.
- "Bale learned how his friend Donovan was faring and vowed to one day set out on a journey of his own."
Trivia[]
- Bishop Donovan appears only after Ophilia's Chapter 4 story has been completed.
- Bale initially appears after finishing Olberic's Chapter 3 story, where the information for a Hidden Item (Heavy Coin Pouch) can be gleaned from him (Bale will temporarily disappear if Olberic's Chapter 4 is completed but Ophilia's Chapter 4 has not). Once both Olberic's and Ophilia's Chapter 4 story are complete, the side story is unlocked, and the Hidden Item information may no longer be gleaned from Bale.