Mastering the 9 Sunward Island Strange Tales: A GenshinBuilds NTE Guide
Sunward Island, frequently referred to as Sunni Island, serves as one of the primary regions for players to investigate in Neverness to Everness. Scattered throughout this area are nine distinct Strange Tales—environmental enigmas that grant 24 Footprint points apiece upon completion. While some of these challenges are straightforward, others demand specific environmental conditions, particular times of day, or the gathering of various items.
Our comprehensive guide at GenshinBuilds outlines the activation requirements and systematic solutions for every Strange Tale found on Sunni Island. Whether you are aiming to maximize your Footprint points or simply want to achieve full map completion, this resource provides the necessary steps to conquer these puzzles efficiently. For additional insights into the game’s mechanics and world, explore the latest GenshinBuilds guides.
Overview of Strange Tales
- Count: 9 total
- Reward: 24 Footprint points per task
- Golden Tree Puzzle: Two tales involve the Secret Tales of the Golden Tree, requiring three separate fragments.
- Time Dependency: Certain tasks necessitate specific hours, such as nighttime or early morning.
- Weather Dependency: The Bonfire encounter specifically requires a rainy night.
Guide to Sunni Island Strange Tales
1. The Well
Located southeast of the ReroRero Phone Booth, simply interact with the well to finish this objective. No special requirements apply.
2. The Buried Sword
This puzzle involves finding three “Broken Parts of the Secret Tales of the Golden Tree.” These fragments only materialize at night, marked by glowing golden trees. Locations include the eastern shipwreck, the Dance Party venue, and southwest of Ms. Bulan’s spot. Once all three are acquired, travel to the small island to the east and assemble them on the designated stone.
3. The Shipwreck
Find Great Jerry south of Sunward Resort and engage in dialogue, selecting the first option repeatedly. Next, travel to the second floor of the resort to retrieve a Rusted Blade from Ken. Return to Jerry and deposit the sword into the bonfire to resolve the tale.
4. The Bell
Journey up the eastern hillside from the resort and strike the bell. While this action shifts the local weather, it also marks the immediate completion of this specific task.
5. Dance Party
Head to the hilltop structure at 10 PM. Use your Cubox Portable Player Walkman to initiate the music, prompting the attendant to grant you entry.
6. Swimming
Near the ReroRero Phone Booth, head north to find Ms. Bulan and her son, Laut. After speaking with them, swim out to sea until your stamina is completely exhausted and you drown. Once you reappear, return to Ms. Bulan to finish the challenge.
7. The Tunnel
Visit the island’s central tunnel during nighttime hours. Enter on foot—without a vehicle—under clear skies, and the tale will initiate automatically.
8. The Fishing Spot
Visit the northwestern fishing location in the morning. Speak with the anglers present, then cast your line until you successfully reel in the rare anomaly banner fish.
9. The Breakwater Bonfire
At the indicated beach location, find a small wooden boat with a storage container to collect a piece of flint. Ignite the nearby bonfire, then adjust the time until it is a rainy night. Speak with the mysterious figure who appears to conclude the event.
Quick Summary Table
| Strange Tale | Trigger | Key Action |
|---|---|---|
| The Well | None | Interact with well |
| Buried Sword | Nighttime + 3 Fragments | Combine at stone |
| Shipwreck | Daytime | Talk to Jerry, burn sword |
| The Bell | None | Strike the bell |
| Dance Party | 10 PM | Enter via Cubox Player |
| Swimming | None | Drown near Ms. Bulan |
| Tunnel | Nighttime | Enter on foot |
| Fishing | Morning | Catch anomaly fish |
| Bonfire | Flint + Rainy Night | Light fire, talk to NPC |
Pro Tips for Sunni Island
- If the Tunnel Tale fails to activate, try striking the Bell to shift the weather or ensure you approach on foot.
- Gather the Golden Tree fragments in any order; they consistently reappear every night.
- Make the ReroRero Phone Booth your primary hub, as many of these tales are clustered in the surrounding area.
By following these instructions, you can easily wrap up all nine Sunward Island tales. For more exploration tips and updates on Neverness to Everness, continue following GenshinBuilds.