Intro — The Hunt for a Hidden Myth
So you wandered the map, tripped over a ruined shrine, and now you’re chasing invisible myths? Welcome to the Yokai Horde Picture Scroll side quest: a stealthy little adventure that’s not marked on your map, but absolutely worth the trouble. This guide walks you through the steps, without the spoilers of mysterious in-game images (because we stripped those out for you). Gear up, bring patience, and maybe stash a spare pair of trousers — for scaring, not fashion.
Step 1: Start in Kamo Village
From the Kamo Village shrine, head west and take the right path. You’ll find a Spirit Vein that climbs up to a small, half-broken shrine. Clear any nearby enemies, and a distressed spirit will show up mumbling about yokai trapped inside picture scrolls. He’ll ask you to visit his house in a nearby bamboo grove — consider that your cue to go spelunking in foliage.
Step 2: Funaokayama — Water, Ruins, and a Scroll
Next stop: Funaokayama. Make your way to the west side of the region, skip the first right turn, and take the second one. Follow the path until you reach a shallow pond with a crumbling house on the bank. On a rock near the water is a small scroll you can interact with. Touching it (yes, really) summons three waves of yokai. Kill them, survive the melodrama, and the same spirit will appear again to point you toward another scroll inside Togi Temple.
Step 3: Togi Temple — Ladder Up, Scroll Down
Togi Temple sits south of Heian. To get there, travel toward Rajomon and find the Kujo Street Shrine — the last safe spot before the boss gauntlet. From that shrine, retrace your steps until you find the temple with a ladder leading upward. Climb it, check the table at the top, and interact with the second scroll when you’re ready for the showdown.
Step 4: Enenra — The Boss Fight
Interacting with the temple scroll triggers multiple enemy waves and eventually the boss: Enenra. He’s a proper challenge if you’re underleveled or under-prepared. Expect smoke-and-mirror attacks and the usual Souls-style punishment for hubris. Bring stamina management, good crowd control, and a calm playlist.
Rewards — What You Get
Beat Enenra, and you’re teleported back to where the spirit hangs out. Speak with him to claim your spoils: the Enenra Soul Core plus some equipment drops. You might also score the Old Sage Mask and Ninja’s Locks. Not bad for a non-marked side quest that likes to play hide-and-seek.
Quick Tips & Tricks
– Don’t rush the areas; enemies spawn from odd angles and the little scroll encounters are wave-based. Patience = fewer rage quits.
– Bring gear that counters yokai and packs decent AOE, because those waves stack fast.
– If Enenra is giving you grief, level up a bit, upgrade weapons, or try a different stance. Enenra’s fight rewards strategy over button mashing.
– Save consumables for the temple if you plan to interact with the scrolls on the same run — you’ll thank yourself later.
Final Thoughts
The Yokai Horde Picture Scroll is a neat little hidden quest for explorers who love being rewarded for poking under every broken roof and behind every bamboo clump. It’s atmospheric, gives a decent challenge, and hands out fun loot if you can survive the smoke. Happy hunting — and try not to get possessed by any nostalgic scrolls.
