- "My next star turn is that of the legendary knight, Sokrath. Yet alas, he is mentioned only in a few ancient passages, and described in none..." —Ardent Actor
Performance Art is a side story in Octopath Traveler. The tale begins by speaking with the Ardent Actor outside the Provisioner store in Everhold.

Ardent Actor, Everhold
Resolution[]
The side story may be resolved using one of two methods:
Purchase /
Steal[]
Travel to Grandport Markets in Grandport. Successfully use the Purchase or Steal path action to obtain the Sword of Sokrath from the Creepy Antiquarian (

30,400 /
Lvl 59 ), located in the northwest corner of the market.




Creepy Antiquarian, Grandport Markets
The tale ends once the Sword of Sokrath is given to the Ardent Actor.
- "With upon sword, the actor was able to truly channel the spirit of the part during rehearsal."
Inquire /
Scrutinize[]
Travel to Atlasdam Palace Gate in Atlasdam. Successfully use the Inquire or Scrutinize path action to glean the knowledge The Song of Sokrath from the Handsome Minstrel (
Min Lvl: 12 /
Base Rate: 60% ), located near the Royal Academy of Atlasdam entrance.


Handsome Minstrel, Atlasdam Palace Gate
The tale ends once The Song of Sokrath is shared with the Ardent Actor.
- "Inspired by the Song of Sokrath, the actor immersed himself in the role and resolved to fast - just like the hero."
Trivia[]
- Handsome Minstrel appears only after Cyrus's Chapter 1 story has been completed.