- "A ruffian is extorting coin from pilgrims traveling to the Great Cathedral. That scoundrel must be driven off!" —Kindly Cleric
The Pilgrims' Plight is a side story in Octopath Traveler. The tale begins by speaking to the Kindly Cleric inside the Saintsbridge Cathedral in Saintsbridge.

Kindly Cleric, Saintsbridge Cathedral
Resolution[]
Challenge /
Provoke[]
Travel to East Saintsbridge Traverse. Use the Challenge or Provoke path action to duel the Ruffian (
Min Lvl: 7 /
[Strength:4, HP:2,816, Weak:


] ) near the entrance to Saintsbridge.






Ruffian, East Saintsbridge Traverse
The tale ends once the Ruffian is defeated.
- "A former ruffian known for harassing pilgrims found gainful employment as a cathedral custodian, thanks to the kindness of the priest."
Epilogue[]
Upon completion of the side story, the following occurs:
- The Ruffian changes his name to Reformed Man and relocates to Saintsbridge Cathedral.