- "There's a foul grave robber in these parts causing no end of trouble. If only someone would put him in his place..." —Old Gravekeeper
The Gravekeeper's Grief is a side story in Octopath Traveler. The tale begins by speaking to the Old Gravekeeper in the graveyard in East Noblecourt.

Old Gravekeeper, East Noblecourt
Resolution[]
The side story may be resolved using one of two methods:
Purchase /
Steal[]
Travel to Noblecourt. Successfully use the Purchase or Steal path action to obtain the Codger-friendly Bow from the Accomplished Graybeard (

9,310 /
Lvl 42 ) at the base of the steps to the southeast.




Accomplished Graybeard, Noblecourt
The tale ends once the Codger-friendly Bow is given to the Old Gravekeeper.
- "Bow in hand, the gravekeeper was able to chase away the ruffian who had been disturbing the cemetery."
Challenge /
Provoke[]
Travel to Western Noblecourt Flats. Use the Challenge or Provoke path action to duel Awkward Boy (
Min Lvl: 5 /
[Strength:3, HP:983, Weak:

] ), located southwest of the entrance to Noblecourt.





Awkward Boy, Western Noblecourt Flats
The tale ends once the Awkward Boy is defeated.
- "The supposed grave robber only had the purest of intentions. Motives clear, the boy began his rigorous training as the gravekeeper's apprentice."
Epilogue[]
Upon completion of the side story, the following occurs:
- If the Purchase/Steal path was chosen, the Awkward Boy permanently disappears from the game.
- If the Challenge/Provoke path was chosen, the Awkward Boy relocates to East Noblecourt near the Old Gravekeeper.