It’s not easy having a subpar tail. Or so a certain young lass inVisions of Manabelieves. In reality, it’s just as lovely as any other tail - but you’re here for a guide on the “Tails with Tales to Tell” side quest, not our opinions on cute, fluffy, character designs.

In this quick guide, we’ll tell you how and when to begin “Tails with Tales to Tell”, as well as where you’ll need to go in order to get it finished, and what you’ll receive for your (mild) troubles. Let’s help this kid feel better about her lot in life!

A boy explains his friend’s distaste toward her own tail in Illystra in Visions of Mana

How To Begin “Tails With Tales To Tell”

So, here’s the thing.Visions of Mana’s side quest initiation points can seem rather arbitrary; the formula appears to be a combination of three factors:

We’re working on a more concrete analysis, but for now, here’s what we did. Weentered Niccolo’s Emporium in Illystana, triggeringthe first of his series of side quests. We did thisjust prior to climbing from Deade Cliffs to Mylos Woods.

A Beastfolk stands outside the settlement at Deade Cliffs in Visions of Mana

The Niccolo questline can very likely begin at least a tad earlier than this, so be sure to head into his emporium every couple of in-game hours. Regardless,you’ll need Vuscav so you may return to the first continentfor this side quest.

After finishing Niccolo’s first side quest,an exclamation mark indicating a brand-new side quest sent us not far from his emporium, toward two kids namedMaik and Lilytea. Chat them up to learn about Lilytea’s self-conscious tail-related dilemma.

Oracle-in-training Rengei in Longren in Visions of Mana

Onward To Deade Cliffs and Longren

Our twin destinations areDeade Cliffs and Longren. It doesn’t matter which one you hit up first, but sinceDeade Cliffs is on the same continent as Illystana, we got it over with first.

Speak with Beast Watcher Harbadris, who can be foundjust ahead of the Meridianoutside Deade Cliffs' settlement. One tail opinion down, one to go.

The destination marker for the Tails with Tales to Tell side quest

Head to the shoreline so you cancall Vuscav over, andride him to Longren, where you’ll findOracle-in-Training Rengeiover whereCareena performed the dyeing ceremony.

Speak with herto get your second opinion - it seems Lilytea has precious little to worry over.

Lilytea confesses her friendship in Visions of Mana

Finishing The Quest

Return to Maik in Ilystana, and you’ll learn that Lilytea has ran off to handle things herself.Your final destination for this side quest is Pritta Ridge; warp tothe Meridian at the center of the map, and head east a bit to find her imperiled.

Fend off the enemies in this quick fight,which will, frankly, cause you zero grief whatsoever. Watch the heartfelt scene that follows!

Your reward for helping Maik cheer up Lilytea isMyriad Wishes, a rare Ability Seed that, when equipped,shortens stat decreases by 50 percent.