Back with Bale

"*I've not heard any word from Donovan of late. He has always been regular in his correspondence. Until now...*" —*Bale*

**Back with Bale** is a side story in *Octopath Traveler*. The tale begins by speaking with Bale inside the westernmost building right by the entrance to Western Wellspring Sands in Wellspring.

## Resolution

###  Inquire /  Scrutinize

Travel to Goldshore Cathedral in Goldshore. Successfully use the Inquire or Scrutinize path action to glean the knowledge  from Bishop Donovan (  Min Lvl: 30 /  Base Rate: 60% ) standing in the nave of the church.Bishop Donovan, Goldshore Cathedral

The tale ends once *Donovan's Condition* is shared with **Bale**.

"*Bale learned how his friend Donovan was faring and vowed to one day set out on a journey of his own.*"
## Trivia

* **Bishop Donovan** appears only after **Ophilia'**s Chapter 4 story has been completed.
* **Bale** initially appears after finishing **Olberic'**s Chapter 3 story, where the information for a Hidden Item () can be gleaned from him (**Bale** will temporarily disappear if **Olberic'**s Chapter 4 is completed but **Ophilia'**s Chapter 4 has not). Once both **Olberic'**s and **Ophilia'**s Chapter 4 story are complete, the side story is unlocked, and the Hidden Item information may no longer be gleaned from **Bale**.

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