- "The horses my late husband left me are gone... Maybe this is a sign for me to hang up my hat 'n' find a new line of work." —
The Runaways is a side story in Octopath Traveler II.
Resolution[]
The side story may be resolved using one of two methods:
Knock Unconscious[]
Travel to Eastern Wellgrove Trail. Knock unconscious the Man with Horses in the south western part of Eastern Wellgrove Trail using the Challenge, Provoke, Ambush, or Soothe path actions.
- "Unconscious: Man with Horses
You returned the stolen horses to their rightful owner, to her extreme delight!"
Lead Townsperson[]
Travel to Oresrush. Successfully Lead the Rancher.
The tale ends once the Rancher is brought to the Horse Lender.
- "Lead: Rancher
You've introduced the horses' owner to a rancher who tends to horses who were injured in battle. She's thrilled to be able to continue working with the gentle giants."
Epilogue[]
Upon completion of the side story, the following occurs: