Message in Blood
Message in Blood is Yuna Tale 4 of 4, the Act 2 finale of her storyline. After Altan strikes back at Ichi's Inn, you ride to his camp near the Kushi border and duel him. It rewards the Charm of Swift Return and 2 Silk.
- Type
- Side
- Given by
- Yuna
- Region
- Toyotama
- Province
- Otsuna
- Rewards
- Minor Legend increase, Charm of Swift Return, +2 Silk
Storylines
Part 14 of 66 in Tales of Tsushima
Part 4 of 4 in Yuna's Tales
Found in
- Ichi's InnIchi's Inn is a tavern in Otsuna run by the innkeeper Ichi. The forces of the warlord Altan occupy it, and it ties into Yuna's storyline starting with The Tale of Yuna.
- ToyotamaToyotama is the central region of Tsushima, between Izuhara and Kamiagata. Act 2 plays out here: you rally allies, liberate Yarikawa and march on Castle Shimura, while side tales for Norio, Yuna and Yuriko open up.
Good to know
- Yuna Tale 4 of 4, during Act 2: Retake Castle Shimura.
- Starts at Ichi's Inn in Otsuna, Toyotama; Altan's camp is near the Kushi border.
- Rewards: minor Legend increase, Charm of Swift Return, +2 Silk.
- Follows The Black Wolf and ends Yuna's storyline.
- Altan is a shield fighter, and the duel ends with three of his guards.
- Finishing it counts toward The Headstrong Thief trophy.
What you do
Find Yuna upstairs at Ichi's Inn talking with an injured Ichi. Altan got your message and wants to meet at a camp near the Kushi border. Mount up and wait for Yuna, then ride to the camp. Kill the Mongols there however you like, talk to Yuna, then duel Altan. Kill his last three guards and speak with Ichi to finish.
Objectives
Find Yuna and Ichi upstairs at the inn. Get on your horse and wait for Yuna. Ride to Altan's camp and clear it. Talk to Yuna. Duel Altan, then kill his last guards. Talk to Ichi.
Tips for the Altan duel
Altan uses a shield, so use Water Stance to break through it. Dodge and parry rather than trading hits. If you have spare Resolve, Heavenly Strike or Dance of Wrath can end it fast.
What happensSpoilerShow
On the ride, Yuna finally explains her history with Ichi. They were slaves together on the Mamushi farm. When they escaped, Ichi fell behind screaming and was caught, and Yuna and Taka kept running. After Altan dies, Ichi says people fear the Ghost, but she accepts that Jin and Yuna did what they had to.
- AltanAltan is the Mongol warlord who terrorises Otsuna and the main enemy of Yuna's Tales. He steals food and medicine and works with Japanese slavers. He stays hidden until Jin and Yuna strike at his allies.
- IchiIchi runs an inn in Otsuna in Toyotama and is Yuna's childhood friend from the Mamushi slave farm. Mongols under the warlord Altan have taken over her inn. She is your contact through Yuna's Tales, and she has not forgiven Yuna.
- YunaYuna is a thief from Yarikawa and Jin's closest ally in Ghost of Tsushima. She pulls him off Komoda Beach, teaches him to fight from the shadows and coins the name Ghost. She also has her own four-part storyline, Yuna's Tales, about the slavers who stole her childhood.
Related missions
- Side
The Tale of Yuna
The Tale of Yuna is Yuna Tale 1 of 4, the Act 2 side tale that opens her storyline in Otsuna. You clear Mongols out of an inn run by Yuna's childhood friend Ichi and learn how to draw out the warlord Altan. It needs A New Horizon done and rewards the Charm of Rejuvenation and 2 Silk.
- Side
Silent Death
Silent Death is Yuna Tale 2 of 4, an Act 2 stealth tale at Mamushi Farmstead in Otsuna. You sneak in alone and assassinate the three Mamushi brothers without being seen. It rewards the Charm of Hidden Sight and 2 Silk.
- Side
The Black Wolf
The Black Wolf is Yuna Tale 3 of 4, an Act 2 side tale at Yoshinaka Bay in Otsuna. You and Yuna hunt the slaver who sold her as a child, clearing a coastal camp and then a Mongol ship. It rewards the Charm of Shadows and 2 Silk.
Image: Sucker Punch Productions / PlayStationSideFit for the Khan
Fit for the Khan is the Act 3 side tale that gets you the Mongol Commander's Armor. A blacksmith's apprentice at Jogaku Temple sends you to retake four Mongol-held spots in Kamiagata, each holding a piece of armor made for Khotun Khan.