What to know
- Complete the opening Sunni Island story quest before starting the Strange Tales.
- Several tales require specific times of day, weather conditions, or previously completed quests.
- The Holy Sword Fragments are connected to multiple Strange Tales and the island’s main mystery.
- Finishing all nine tales unlocks the concluding Buried Blade storyline.
Sunni Island’s Strange Tales form one of the most interconnected side-story collections in Neverness to Everness version 1.1. Rather than being standalone activities, many of these quests build upon each other and gradually reveal the island’s supernatural history, ghostly residents, and legendary pirate stories. Some are simple interactions, while others involve hidden collectibles, fishing objectives, or weather-specific encounters.
Neverness to Everness All Strange Tales
| Strange Tale | Main Requirement | Special Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Well – ? | Interact with mysterious well | After sunset recommended |
| Wahie, Ms. Bulan & Laut Beach | Meet beach NPCs | Swimming event |
| Haunted Tunnel | Explore tunnel | Nighttime |
| Flying Fish of Sunward Island | Secret Message in a Bottle | Fishing activity |
| Sewer Serpent Escape Plan | Bottle code required | Rainy night |
| Great Jerry’s Rusted Blade | Holy Sword Fragments | Midnight encounter |
| Dance! Dance! Dance! | Ghost gathering | 10:00 PM |
| Ringing the Bell | Bell interaction | Multiple rings |
| The Buried Blade | Complete prior stories | Final conclusion |
1 – Well – ?
The Well – ? Strange Tale is one of the first supernatural encounters available on Sunni Island. Players can find and interact with the mysterious well, though the event appears to trigger most reliably after sunset when the island’s paranormal activities become more active.
Pour water into the well
The tale is relatively short but establishes the eerie atmosphere that defines many of Sunni Island’s side stories. It serves as an introduction to the hidden mysteries scattered throughout the region and is often one of the easiest Strange Tales to complete early in your exploration.
2 – Wahie, Ms. Bulan & Laut Beach
This Strange Tale centers around Ms. Bulan and her son Laut, who can be found near the beach. After speaking with them, players must investigate the nearby waters to uncover the mysterious Wahie spirit.
The encounter requires swimming offshore and allowing some stamina to drain while remaining in the area. Eventually, unusual bubbles begin appearing in the water, signaling the next stage of the event. Following these clues reveals the spirit-related storyline and completes one of the island’s more memorable supernatural beach encounters.
3 – Haunted Tunnel
The Haunted Tunnel is a recurring location throughout several Sunni Island mysteries. This Strange Tale begins by interacting with the relevant NPCs before investigating the tunnel itself during nighttime hours. The atmosphere inside changes significantly after dark, revealing encounters and story elements that are unavailable during the day.
The tale expands on the island’s ghost folklore while introducing players to a location that will remain important for later Strange Tales. Because of its connections to other events, many players consider it one of the central quests in the Sunni Island narrative.
4 – Flying Fish of Sunward Island
Before beginning this Strange Tale, players must first acquire the Secret Message in a Bottle hidden elsewhere on the island. The contents of the bottle provide clues that lead into a fishing-focused objective involving the legendary flying fish.
Using nectar bait is essential, as specific fish and quest items must be caught to advance the story. While the tale appears simple at first, it plays a crucial role in the broader Sunni Island quest chain by introducing information and items that are later required for additional Strange Tales.
5 – Sewer Serpent Escape Plan
The Sewer Serpent Escape Plan continues the mystery established by the Secret Message in a Bottle. After obtaining the bottle’s hidden code, players must wait for rainy weather and visit the designated sewer area during the night.
There, an imprisoned character can be found who reacts to the code gathered earlier – Adurag. This tale combines environmental conditions, exploration, and story progression into a single quest. Its dependency on both weather and prior quest completion makes it one of the more easily missed Strange Tales on Sunni Island.
6 – Great Jerry’s Rusted Blade
Great Jerry’s Rusted Blade is arguably the most significant Strange Tale on Sunni Island. The quest revolves around a pirate ghost who appears around midnight and seeks help restoring a legendary weapon.
To complete the story, players must locate three Holy Sword Fragments known as the Broken Guard, Broken Hilt, and Broken Blade. These collectibles are hidden across various parts of the island and require careful exploration. Once all fragments are recovered, the tale reveals additional lore surrounding Great Jerry and the island’s forgotten pirate history.
7 – Dance! Dance! Dance!
This Strange Tale transforms the otherwise unsettling Haunted Tunnel into an unexpectedly lively gathering place. At approximately 10:00 PM, players can trigger a special ghost party event by playing music inside the tunnel. What begins as a creepy location suddenly becomes the setting for a supernatural celebration involving the island’s spectral residents.
The quest stands out because of its unique tone and entertaining presentation compared to the darker Strange Tales nearby. It also encourages players to revisit locations at different times to uncover hidden interactions.
8 – Ringing the Bell
Ringing the Bell is a brief but easy-to-overlook Strange Tale that rewards curiosity. Players must locate a mysterious bell somewhere on Sunni Island and interact with it. In some cases, ringing it multiple times may be necessary before the event fully triggers.
Eventually, a special stone reward appears, marking completion of the tale. While the quest is shorter than most others, it contributes to the island’s overarching theme of hidden secrets and supernatural occurrences. Its simplicity makes it an excellent side activity while exploring other nearby objectives.
9 – The Buried Blade
The Buried Blade serves as the grand finale of the Sunni Island Strange Tales. This concluding story becomes available after significant progress has been made through the other quests, particularly Great Jerry’s Rusted Blade and the Holy Sword Fragment collection.
The tale ties together many of the mysteries introduced throughout the island and provides closure to the legendary sword storyline. As the final chapter of the Strange Tales chain, it rewards players who fully explore Sunni Island and complete its interconnected web of ghost stories, pirate legends, and hidden secrets.
Completing Sunni Island’s mystery storyline
The Strange Tales of Sunni Island are designed to be experienced as a connected adventure rather than a collection of isolated side quests. From mysterious wells and haunted tunnels to ghostly pirates and hidden sword fragments, each tale reveals another piece of the island’s history. Players who complete all nine stories will not only unlock the Buried Blade finale but also gain a much deeper understanding of the legends, spirits, and forgotten events that make Sunni Island one of the most interesting regions in NTE 1.1.
