A New Rumor
A New Rumor
Side Quest| Type | Side Quest |
| Region | Necluda |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Quest Giver | NPC near Hateno Village |
| Est. Time | 10-20 min |
| Reward | Rupees, rare ingredient |
Quest Overview
A curious traveler near Kakariko Village claims to have overheard strange whispers about an old rumor circulating among the Sheikah. Speak with village elders and merchants to track down the source of the story, then verify whether the rumor has any truth to it before reporting back. The investigation leads through several villagers and ultimately points toward an overlooked location on the outskirts of Kakariko.
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Side Quest
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Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Speak with the Traveler
A traveler near the entrance to Kakariko Village whispers that something strange is circulating in the village — a rumor about a hidden cache left behind by a Sheikah elder. Speak with village elders and merchants to track it down. Three different NPCs each have a piece of the story.
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Gather Clues from Villagers
Speak with Paya near the shrine, the spice merchant at the market stall, and the Sheikah guard near the gate. Each provides a fragment: the rumor involves an old well east of town, a buried jar marked with a Sheikah eye, and a time of day (sunrise). Combining the three clues points to a specific location.
3
Investigate the Location at Sunrise
Head to the eastern outskirts of Kakariko just before sunrise. A large flat rock near an old well has a faint Sheikah eye pattern visible in the morning light. Use Ultrahand to move the rock — beneath it is a buried clay jar. Break the jar to find the cache: a rare ingredient and old Sheikah lore tablet.
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Report Back
Return to the traveler with the discovery. He is delighted the rumor was true and rewards Link with Rupees and the rare ingredient from the jar (a Sundelion or Star Fragment depending on timing). The lore tablet can be shown to Paya for additional backstory about Kakariko's Sheikah past.
Pro Tips
1
Side quests often unlock unique rewards not available elsewhere. Always check the reward before skipping one.
2
Pin the quest on your map to track the objective marker while exploring.
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Use your Purah Pad Sensor+ to track quest-related items and materials as you explore.
Pinned Note
Jot down anything important!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start the "A New Rumor" quest?
The "A New Rumor" quest begins in Necluda. Speak with NPC near Hateno Village to receive this quest.
What rewards do you get for completing "A New Rumor"?
Completing "A New Rumor" rewards you with: Rupees, rare ingredient.
How hard is the "A New Rumor" quest?
"A New Rumor" has a difficulty rating of Easy (1/3). Most players can complete this without much preparation.
How long does "A New Rumor" take to complete?
"A New Rumor" typically takes 10-20 min to complete, depending on your exploration style and preparation.
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