- "The local common folk are this close to taking arms against the gentry. Is there nothing that can be done?" —
Sparks of Revolution is a side story in Octopath Traveler. The tale begins by speaking to the Stern Guardsman guarding the northeastern most mansion in Bolderfall.

Stern Guardsman, Bolderfall
Resolution[]
The side story may be resolved using one of two methods:
Inquire /
Scrutinize[]
Successfully use the Inquire or Scrutinize path action to glean the knowledge Project Plans from the Enlightened Aristocrat (
Min Lvl: 8 /
Base Rate: 60% ) inside the mansion that the Stern Guardsmen is guarding.


Enlightened Aristocrat, Bolderfall
Pauper Revolutionary, Lower Bolderfall
The tale ends once Project Plans is shared with the Pauper Revolutionary outside of the Tavern in Lower Bolderfall.
- "Realizing the nobility was made aware of the conditions in the slums, the revolutionary asked for peace."
Purchase /
Steal[]
Successfully use the Purchase or Steal path action in Lower Bolderfall to obtain the following items:
Item | Townsperson | Image | Location | ![]() |
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Rebel's Axe | Pauper | ![]() |
Lower Bolderfall, base of the leading steps to Bolderfall | ![]() ![]() |
1 |
Spear of Justice | Pauper | ![]() |
Lower Bolderfall, guarding the house | ![]() ![]() |
1 |
Revolutionary Sword | Pauper Revolutionary | ![]() |
Lower Bolderfall, near the Tavern entrance | ![]() ![]() |
1 |
The tale ends once all three items are given to the Stern Guardsman.
- "Their weapon reserves depleted to the last, the revolution leader decided to pursue a more peaceful path to improving the conditions in the slums."
Epilogue[]
Upon completion of the side story, the following occurs:
- If the Inquire/Scrutinize route is taken, the Enlightened Aristocrat, Stern Guardsman, and Pauper Revolutionary will all relocate to the Tavern in Lower Bolderfall.
Trivia[]
- Despite being identified as weapons, the three items in the Purchase/Steal path cannot be equipped or sold.