Ys X: Nordics Side Characters And Fishing Mini-Game Details Shared

Falcom released more information on the side characters who’ll be in Ys X: Nordics. These characters are the crew of the Sandras. As well, it shared details on mini-games such as fishing and tuna fishing, which you can enjoy in between your adventures. [Thanks, Game Watch and 4Gamer!]

The side characters on the Sandras in Ys X: Nordics are:

• Momina Yvelise (VA: Riko Kohara)
• She is a strong and responsible woman who runs a street stall in Karnack. She’s kind and well-liked by her neighbors, but can be overly anxious, which causes worry to the people around her. She can open up an item shop on the Sandras.
• Romes Carpent (VA: Masayuki Fujibuchi)
  He is the chairman of the Carpent Company, and is very shrewd when it comes to business. He’s so good at it that he’s managed to make the number one company in Obelia Bay in a single generation. He wants to raise his son as his successor, and because he’s always looking to make it rich (even in disastrous situations), he is at odds with his son. He opens up a weapon and armor shop on the Sandras.
• Joel Asrad (VA: Yoshito Yasuhara)
  He is a doctor who runs the Asrad Clinic. Aside from knowing a lot about his trade, he also loves to fish. However, he does so when he’s supposed to be working, which leads to his daughter Mirabelle scolding him. As part of the Sandras crew, he can offer you rewards based on your fishing feats.
• Ashley (VA: Aguri Onishi)
• A boy who lives alone in Karnack. He is always grumpy and doesn’t seem to like the citizens very much. He’s more into marine life than people. You can unlock special quests from him to help him investigate the animals throughout Obelia bay. As you complete your nautical charts using Ashley’s quests, you might unlock more quests.
• Urval (VA: Kenichi Mine)
  He is a veteran shipwright in the Balta Navy. Heh maintains the ships that are anchored at Balta Island, as well as the Sandras.

As you explore Obelia bay, you might encounter Runestones. Adol and Karja can use their Mana power to read the stories within them, which allow you to learn more about Obelia bay’s history. You can also obtain Mana Seeds from them, which will help you boost Adol and Karja’s abilities.

Image via Falcom.

Another thing you can do in the game is fishing. You can either fish normally or go tuna fishing. In order to go tuna fishing, you have to be aboard the Sandras. It seems that both are the same in terms of mechanics, in which you have to fill a fishing gauge and reel in your catch. Your friends can also help you out, and you can earn special rewards when you hand your fish to Joel.

Ys X: Nordics will come out on the PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on September 28, 2023.