The Burden of Theft

Overview

A standalone Tale of Tsushima in the Toyotama region, told by the people living under the occupation rather than by anyone commanding it.

The Burden of Theft is a standalone Tale of Tsushima in Toyotama — not attached to an ally questline, and told from inside the occupation rather than above it.

The side tales are where the game shows what the invasion costs people who were never going to be defended by eighty samurai on a beach. They are short, and collectively they are most of the game’s texture.

In the game’s own framing: Discarded belongings and blood off the path near Kushi.

Objectives

1. Investigate the monk’s body
2. Retrieve the hidden item
3. Ride to Kushi Pagoda
4. Speak with the monk

Full walkthroughSpoilers

1. 01
   Investigate the monk’s body

   Two examination points, which trigger a cutscene about where something was hidden.

2. 02
   Retrieve the hidden item

   A dead end beside the grave site, marked by red flowers — the Tsushima Relic.

3. 03
   Ride to Kushi Pagoda

   In the bamboo woods. There is a monk standing in a clearing with foxes around him.

4. 04
   Speak with the monk

   For the closing cutscene.

   Checkpoint

Rewards

• Minor Legend Increase
  A smaller step toward the next Legend rank — the size a side tale, a liberated settlement or a cleared encounter gives.
• Minor Utility Charm
  A silver charm. Minor charms are weaker than major ones and go in the minor slots — you start with two major slots and unlock up to four minor ones by honouring Inari Shrines, for six equipped at once.
• +14 Linen
  Upgrade material. Silk, linen and leather are what armourers and swordsmiths charge to improve your gear.

Sources

• Ghost of Tsushima Walkthrough — PowerPyx
• Ghost of Tsushima Walkthrough — All Tales — PowerPyx