What to know

  • The quest starts at the Ainu Musician's Camp by Yubari Lake in the Tokachi Range.
  • You must retrieve a smooth stone from a mountain pool northwest of Yubari Lake.
  • Enemies, including a chanting samurai who buffs his group, guard the mountain pool.
  • Completion rewards include a unique Ainu item and materials for upgrading.

"The Soul of an Instrument" is a short but immersive side tale in Ghost of Yotei that takes place in the Tokachi Range region. The quest focuses on helping an Ainu musician by retrieving a special smooth stone from a nearby mountain spring. The following is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to complete this side tale efficiently.

The Soul of an Instrument: Quick overview

Item Details
Location Tokachi Range, near Yubari Lake
Quest giver Ainu Musician at his camp
Main objective Find smooth stone → bring it back to the musician
Difficulty Low-medium (climb + some combat)
Reward Ainu Item + 3 Iron Sand

Location of The Soul of an Instrument

The musician’s camp is near Yūbari Lake in the Tokachi Range region. The mountain pool is northwest from Yūbari Lake, reachable by climbing or following a path up the slope. The terrain may be elevated; keep your horse handy or use foot traversal. Enemies at the pool may be patrolling — a stealth approach might save time.

How to complete The Soul of an Instrument quest

Follow all the steps below to complete The Soul of an Instrument quest:

Step 1

Travel to Yubari Lake in the northwestern part of the Tokachi Range. The starting point is the Ainu Musician's Camp, a wide-open field noticeable by the smoke rising from the campsite.

Step 2

Speak with the Ainu musician at the camp to learn about the quest. He will request that you retrieve a smooth stone from a mountain pool located to the northwest.

Step 4

Head northwest from Yubari Lake to reach the mountain pool. This area is controlled by a small group of Saito's men.

Step 5

After climbing up the mountain, carefully approach the enemy camp. Prioritize taking out the chanting enemy first, as he buffs the entire group, making the fight much harder.

Step 6

Eliminate the remaining enemies in the area.

Step 7

Once the enemies are cleared, cross the shallow spring to collect the smooth stone located on the opposite shore.

Step 8

Fast travel back to the Ainu Musician's Camp and give the smooth stone to the Ainu musician to complete the tale. A cutscene will play, concluding the quest.

Soul of an Instrument rewards and next quest details

Reward Description
Ninkari Ainu Item A hooped earring made of brass, worn by both men and women, obtained after finishing the Ainu Musician side quest.
Iron Sand upgrade materials Used for upgrading equipment in the game.
Invitation to next quest The Ainu Musician invites you to meet him at the Ainu Kotan in the Nayoro Wilds, starting the next quest "A Melody of Thoughts."

This side-tale is relatively short, but it adds a flavorful narrative touch involving the Ainu culture and the craft of music within the world of Ghost of Yōtei. If you’re pacing through side activities, it’s a quick and satisfying quest to complete while exploring the Tokachi Range.