At a glance
- A recurring figure. Five separate regions feature the Old Beggar: he can be found in Weeping Creek Valley, then Crimson Forest, then the Village of Lu, Pangzhen and finally Mirage Estate.
- Hints in verse. His clues come as brief rhymes; the shield tip in The General's Treasure is one example.
- Delivering the Nuo Mask pieces. Back in Mirage Estate, talk to him at the Nuo Mask Altar and exchange the mask fragments for the completed accessory.
Overview
Wherever Soul goes, the Old Beggar keeps reappearing, a wanderer who speaks his hints as rhymes.
Soul first meets him in Weeping Creek Valley, and later again in Crimson Forest, Village of Lu, Pangzhen and Mirage Estate. Altogether, 26 lines of his dialogue are voiced.
Besides offering hints, he accepts a turn-in in Mirage Estate: bring him the three fragments and he finishes the Nuo Mask accessory.
Temperament & Drives
His speech comes in couplets, and he describes himself as a drifter. By his own account he is nobody and might be anybody. The stakes in his hints are stated plainly: carry a shield and you reach the treasure, go in without one and you charge ahead to your death.
Missions Featured
| Appearance | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| The General's Treasure | Side tale | Down in the dungeon he chants a hint over three lines. Beyond the arrows is the treasure; to get past, hold your shield up in a stance. |
Places and Holdings
Beside the Waystation Fork
Weeping Creek Valley is where the old beggar is found, resting at the fork beside the Waystation. Go right from there to find a house sheltering a frightened disciple; the Cleaning House tale also needs you to speak to an NPC standing on the left-hand rooftop.
Beside the Nuo Mask Altar
Once you have gathered the Nuo Mask Fragments of Sorrow, Wrath and Joy in Mirage Estate, go back to the Nuo Mask Altar and talk to him. The pieces stay with him, and in return you get the completed Nuo Mask. Wearing this accessory makes Summon-type Phantom Edges cheaper in Remnant Spark and makes summons stronger.
Quotes
Hints
“Raise your shield through the rain. Hold your stance, and you'll feel no pain!”
Said during The General's Treasure.
“Be smart! With a shield, you'll reach the treasure's side. No shield... rush in, and you'll surely die!”
Said during The General's Treasure.
His identity
“Like a tumbleweed, I'm just a drifter. I'm no one, and I could be anyone!”
His own account of himself.
Frequently asked questions
Which spot has the Old Beggar?
Weeping Creek Valley, Crimson Forest, Village of Lu, Pangzhen and Mirage Estate are where he shows up. Inside Weeping Creek Valley he is at the fork by the Waystation.
How can I obtain the Nuo Mask?
Gather the three Nuo Mask Fragments (Sorrow, Wrath and Joy) around Mirage Estate, then go back to the Nuo Mask Altar and talk to the Old Beggar.