# Secrets

**Secrets** that don't fit into any particular category.

# Codes

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">This is a list of "cheat" **codes** that aren't linked to game progression in *Tunic*.</span></span>

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### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Meta Codes</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Certain codes cannot be found within the game itself. They can be activated at any moment in the game.</span></span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Big Head Mode</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
<span class="emojiContainer-2XKwXX" role="button" tabindex="0">URUL URDR RURD LDRD</span></span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Makes your [fox](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/fox)'s head and Rudeling heads bigger. <span class="emojiContainer-2XKwXX" role="button" tabindex="0">Entering the code again or closing the game entirely un-toggles Big Head mode.</span>  
</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Discovery:  
Streamers and media were sent the press kit version of *Tunic*, which contained the game, various goodies, and one of 25 potential puzzle pieces. These puzzle pieces could be theoretically connected together to form the full 5x5 image. Users shared photos of their puzzle piece online and stitched together the full puzzle through collaboration, revealing an image of a 4x4 grid of foxes holding flags in specific directions, and thus producing the secret code.</span></span>

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-%E2%86%91-%E2%86%92-%E2%86%91-%E2%86%90-%E2%86%91-%E2%86%92-%E2%86%93-%E2%86%92-%E2%86%92-%E2%86%91-"><colgroup><col></col><col></col><col></col><col></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">↑</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">→</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">↑</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">←</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">↑</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">→</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">↓</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">→</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">→</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">↑</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">→</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">↓</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">←</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">↓</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">→</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">↓</td></tr></tbody></table>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Alternatively, the same code is obtained via a Holy Cross code in the inner flap of the Nintendo Switch physical cover art for *Tunic*.  
</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Sources:   
[https://www.resetera.com/threads/tunics-great-press-kit-mystery-has-been-solved-now-discover-it-yourself-no-spoilers%E2%80%94just-joy.564229/](https://www.resetera.com/threads/tunics-great-press-kit-mystery-has-been-solved-now-discover-it-yourself-no-spoilers%E2%80%94just-joy.564229/)  
[https://twitter.com/Dancrane212/status/1505169325296074842](https://twitter.com/Dancrane212/status/1505169325296074842)  
[https://www.reddit.com/r/TunicGame/comments/1930ho3/inside\_the\_game\_case\_for\_switch/](https://www.reddit.com/r/TunicGame/comments/1930ho3/inside_the_game_case_for_switch/)</span></span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Sunglasses Mode</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
UUU LUL URU LUR ULU RUR DRD LDR DLD RDL DL  
</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Gives your fox and Terry the Chompignom (a specific [enemy](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/enemies) in the [West Garden](https://tunic.wiki/books/locations/page/west-garden)) a pair of sunglasses. The sunglasses disappear when the player either dies or returns to the title screen. The sunglasses match the color of the fox's neckband, which can be customized in the secret changing room to the right of the [Overworld](https://tunic.wiki/books/locations/page/overworld)'s fountain.</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Discovery:  
The Sacred Geometry clothing apparel contains a Holy Cross code in its design. Alternatively, via in-game means, the same Holy Cross code is present in [page 5](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-5-the-story) of the [instruction manual](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet), though the origin point is more abstractly represented by the fox's feet rather than an exact symbol, so it is not inherently apparent that this is a Holy Cross code, compared to the real-life clothing merchandise.  
</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Sources:  
[https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-unisex-tee](https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-unisex-tee)  
[https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-kids-tee](https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-kids-tee)  
[https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-pullover-sweatshirt](https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-pullover-sweatshirt)  
</span></span><span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">[https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-zip-up-hoodie](https://www.compressmerch.com/collections/finji/products/tunic-sacred-geometry-zip-up-hoodie)</span></span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Icebolt Cost Reduction</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
RUL DDR ULU  
  
Details:  
Reduces the magic-points cost of Icebolt for 80 seconds.  
</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Discovery:  
Andrew Shouldice (dicey), the lead developer, intended the MP cost of the Magic Dagger + Magic Wand combo to equal the cost of both upon the initial release of the game. However, due to an oversight, the cost was much cheaper. He wanted to fix it, but was afraid that it would upset some of the community, like speedrunners.<sup>[\[1\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUA-MPk1KC0&t=995s)</sup></span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">The September 27, 2022 game update increased the MP cost of the Magic Dagger + Magic Wand combo to the intended amount, and it also added a secret code that temporarily lowers the cost, specifically to help players such as speedrunners. dicey shared the code by placing hidden directions in a Discord message when announcing the news.</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Source:  
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYqj8LoRL-E&amp;t=211s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYqj8LoRL-E&t=211s)</span></span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Best Friend Animation</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
ULL DRD LUL LDR DLU RDL DRR URD LDR RR</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
The fox hugs a Lure.  
  
Discovery:  
The Huggable Fox Plush has a tag that contains a Holy Cross code.  
  
Sources:  
[https://www.fangamer.com/products/tunic-fox-plush](https://www.fangamer.com/products/tunic-fox-plush)  
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G\_\_nydsm780](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G__nydsm780)</span></span>

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### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">In-Game Codes</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">These particular in-game codes are found within the instruction manual and can be activated at any moment in the game. The player typically isn't meant to comprehend their meaning until they receive [page 43](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-43-hidden-secrets) of the instruction manual at the minimum, and [47](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-47-hidden-secrets) and [48](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-48-hidden-secrets) as supplementary.</span></span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Seeking-Spell</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
ULU RDR</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Tiny false fairies locate any nearby [fairy](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/fairy) souls.</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Source:  
Page 47/48 of the instruction manual  
[![Seeking Spell.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/seeking-spell.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/seeking-spell.png)  
</span></span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">1 Free Ice Bomb</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
LDR URD RUR DRUL</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Gain 1 free Ice Bomb. Only works once.</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1">Source:  
[Page 17](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-17-items) of the instruction manual  
[![Free Ice Bomb.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/ice.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/ice.png)  
</span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">1 Free Explosive Bomb</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
DRU RUL ULD LDR</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Gain 1 free Explosive Bomb. Only works once.</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1">Source:  
Page 17 of the instruction manual  
[![Free Explosive Bomb.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/explosive.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/explosive.png)  
</span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">1 Free Fire Bomb</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
LUR DRU RDR URDL</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Gain 1 free Fire Bomb. Only works once.  
</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1">Source:  
Page 17 of the instruction manual  
[![Free Fire Bomb.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/fire.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/fire.png)  
</span>

#### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1">Healing Spell</span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Code:  
DRD LURU</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Details:  
Consume some magic</span></span><span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">-points to heal yourself.  
</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Source:  
[Page 52](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-52-memo-pages) of the instruction manual  
[![Magic Potion Spell.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/magic-potion-spell.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/magic-potion-spell.png)  
</span></span>

---

### <span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Back Cover Code</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">The [back cover](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/back-cover) of the instruction manual has this message encoded in [Trunic](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/trunic).</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">"Under the moon,  
contemplate this prayer.  
Near an ancient tomb  
plundered for its blade  
lies a special place.  
up dow up dow le righ le righ up dow le righ"</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Instructions:  
1\. Go to the [East Forest](https://tunic.wiki/books/locations/page/east-forest) and approach the Hero's Grave, where the player obtained the Sword.  
2\. Enter the code translated from the back cover:  
UDU DLR LRU DLR  
</span></span>

<span aria-expanded="true" class="spoilerText-27bIiA" role="presentation" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="false" class="inlineContent-2YnoDy">Entering the code produces a [treasure chest](https://tunic.wiki/books/items/page/treasure-chests) containing 1 gem. On New Game+ playthroughs, the grass and bushes return, the Sword returns, but the treasure chest remains, acting as an obstacle that perfectly blocks the pathway to reach the Sword.</span></span>

[![East Forest Hero's Grave.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-05/scaled-1680-/1.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-05/1.png)

---

### References

1. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUA-MPk1KC0&amp;t=995s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUA-MPk1KC0&t=995s)

# The Golden Path

**The Golden Path** is a puzzle in *Tunic*. It is referred to as "the greatest spell" by [page 49](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-49-hidden-secrets) of the [instruction manual](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet) and "the greatest song" by [page 54](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-54-memo-pages). Solving The Golden Path unlocks the [Mountain Door](https://tunic.wiki/books/locations/page/mountain-door). Knowledge of it is required to solve the [Glyph Tower puzzle](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/glyph-tower-puzzle).

### Elaboration

[![image-1647768355815.jpg](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/scaled-1680-/image-1647768355815.jpg)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/image-1647768355815.jpg)

Like hinted by [page 44](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-44-hidden-secrets), the template for The Golden Path is found on page 49 of the instruction manual, and it is inputted like a Holy Cross code.

The template for The Golden Path is a 5x5 grid of numbers ranging anywhere from 2 to 55. The origin point for a Holy Cross code resides below the bottom-center square. As the instruction manual has 54 pages and a [front](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/front-cover) and [back cover](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/back-cover), the numbers are in reference to specific pages of the manual. Hidden within the 25 specified pages are fragments of The Golden Path.

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-48-11-2-6-52-27-21-4"><colgroup><col></col><col></col><col></col><col></col><col></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[48](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-48-hidden-secrets)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[11](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-11-the-game-screen)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[2](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-2-table-of-contents)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[6](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-6-the-story)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[52](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-52-memo-pages)</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[27](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-27-west-garden)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[21](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-21-hints-and-clues)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[4](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-4-the-story)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[50](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-50-hidden-secrets)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[42](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-42-the-far-shore)</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[15](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-15-controls)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[22](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-22-hints-and-clues)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[55](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/back-cover)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[31](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-31-eastern-vault)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[33](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-33-ruined-atoll)</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[46](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-46-hidden-secrets)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[28](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-28-overworld)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[9](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-9-data-management)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[40](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-40-cathedral)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[18](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-18-increasing-your-power)</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[34](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-34-ruined-atoll)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[16](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-16-stamina)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[12](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-12-controls)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[39](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-39-swamp)</td><td class="align-center" style="vertical-align: middle;">[44](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-44-hidden-secrets)</td></tr></tbody></table>

When the fragments are placed upon the template via external means, it creates a cardinal pathway from the bottom origin point, going through each square, until it reaches the center end point.

### Solution

Code:  
ULDL ULDL URUR ULUR DRUL ULUR ULDL URUU LURD RDRU RDLD RURR DRUR DRUR RDLD LDRD RDLL DRDL DRUR DRUR RDDL URUL DLUL ULUR RULU

[![image-1647837639181.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/scaled-1680-/image-1647837639181.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/image-1647837639181.png)

# Purgatory

[![Purgatory Save File.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/purgatory-save-file.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/purgatory-save-file.png)

**Purgatory** is a secret location in *Tunic*. It is accessed after receiving [page 9](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-9-data-management) of the [instruction manual](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet) and selecting "Load" a couple of times from the title screen, spawning a strange save file.

### Save File

This save file is marked with a golden square with a question mark, like depicted by page 9, indicating its special nature. By default, it has 13 manual sheets, 509,342,400 gems, the Sword, the Shield, the Stick, the Lantern, the Magic Dagger, the Magic Wand, the Hourglass, the Muffling Bell card, the Inverted Ash card, and 1 Golden Coin already unlocked, and 8 points in each stat. The time spent in the save file is 999:59:59, a maxed-out amount, suggesting that the save file has been active for over 999 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

This save file contains a fragment of [The Golden Path](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/the-golden-path). The player can travel from Purgatory to [Devworld](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/devworld) by killing their [fox](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/fox).

### Trivia

- When the number of starting gems, 509342400, is converted from a Unix timestamp into a real-life date, it outputs February 21, 1986, 04:00:00 GMT, the release date of *The Legend of Zelda* for NES.

# Devworld

**Devworld** is a secret location in *Tunic*. It is a seemingly unfinished version of the [Overworld](https://tunic.wiki/books/locations/page/overworld). It is accessible by loading the save file used to get the [page 9](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-9-data-management) portion of [The Golden Path](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/the-golden-path) ([Purgatory](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/purgatory)), then dying. The player can kill their [fox](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/fox) by inputting the [code](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/codes) in the [instruction manual](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet) for a Fire Bomb, hurting themselves with it, then doing nothing until they die. Once they die, they respawn in a brand-new area full of unfinished [enemies](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/enemies) and level geometry.

### Map

[![image-1648800668016.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1648800668016.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1648800668016.png)

### Triumvirate Mural

There is also a large mural at the top of of the initial area, in front of a small pool. In [Trunic](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/trunic), the mural reads "EXPLORE" at the top, "TRIUMVIRATE" at the bottom. In the hexes, clockwise from top, "REASON", "GRACE", and "POWER".

[![triumvirate_mural.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/scaled-1680-/triumvirate-mural.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/triumvirate-mural.png)

### Enemies

A few enemies or entities that don't appear in the rest of the game appear here in Devworld. These enemies are in various states of completion. Some are fully targetable, have behavioral programming, and have idle animations, while others seem to be only motionless models. The large pink blob, the pink jelly cube, and the soldier are from older prototypes of *Tunic*.<sup>[\[1\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVTBlRqhiYA&t=2938s)[\[2\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5A7uoJAOvY&t=684s)</sup>

Devworld also features enemies that do appear in the Overworld on a normal save file.

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-image-internal-name-" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 14.3016%;"></col><col style="width: 14.3016%;"></col><col style="width: 14.3016%;"></col><col style="width: 14.3016%;"></col><col style="width: 14.3016%;"></col><col style="width: 14.3016%;"></col><col style="width: 14.3016%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 49.5938px; vertical-align: middle;">**Image**

</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 8.34327%; vertical-align: middle;">**Internal Name**</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 8.34327%; height: 49.5938px; vertical-align: middle;">**Animation?**</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 49.5938px; vertical-align: middle;">**Behavior?**</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 49.5938px; vertical-align: middle;">**Collision?**</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 49.5938px; vertical-align: middle;">**Takes/Receives Damage?**</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 49.5938px; vertical-align: middle;">**Appears in Regular Game?**</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; vertical-align: middle;">[![image-1648802333109.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1648802333109.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1648802333109.png)

</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 8.34327%; vertical-align: middle;">`blob`</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; vertical-align: middle;">[![image-1648802976917.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1648802976917.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1648802976917.png)

</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 8.34327%; vertical-align: middle;">`blob`</td><td style="width: 8.34327%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; vertical-align: middle;">[![image-1648802355580.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1648802355580.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1648802355580.png)  
</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 49.5938px; vertical-align: middle;"> `hedgehog`

</td><td style="width: 8.34327%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; vertical-align: middle;">[![image-1648802376734.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1648802376734.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1648802376734.png)

</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 8.34327%; vertical-align: middle;">`skuladin`</td><td style="width: 8.34327%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; vertical-align: middle;">[![image-1648802398968.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1648802398968.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1648802398968.png)

</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 49.5938px; vertical-align: middle;"> `Jelly Cube`

</td><td style="width: 8.34327%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; vertical-align: middle;">[![image-1648802419548.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1648802419548.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1648802419548.png)

</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 8.34327%; vertical-align: middle;">`wolf`</td><td style="width: 8.34327%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; vertical-align: middle;">[![image-1648802430418.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1648802430418.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1648802430418.png)

</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 8.34327%; vertical-align: middle;">-</td><td style="width: 8.34327%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 99.7812px; vertical-align: middle;">[![image-1648802775659.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1648802775659.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1648802775659.png)

</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 16.6865%; height: 49.5938px; vertical-align: middle;">-

</td><td style="width: 8.34327%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 94.3906px; background-color: rgb(246, 250, 243); vertical-align: middle;">YES

</td><td style="width: 16.6865%; height: 90.1406px; background-color: rgb(252, 217, 217); vertical-align: middle;">NO

</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Blank Manual Sheet

There is a manual sheet on a small island, which, when picked up, appears to be at index -1 of the manual. There is no content (as in, the view appears to be fully transparent), and flipping the page forwards ends up at the first page of the unfinished manual, with no way to refer to back to the original page. Picking this manual sheet up does not increase the sheet count of the save file.

### Getting Out of Bounds

The collision and bounds in this world are much less polished than in the game, and, as a result, there are at least a few methods of getting out of bounds and walking on the water. One is to find the pink jelly cube and attempt to push it up the stairs, after which, it will teleport down the stairs, and walking into it will push the player back in unusual ways, potentially allowing them to get out of bounds. This allows the player to walk on water, although the ramifications of this have not yet been fully explored.

### References

1. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVTBlRqhiYA&amp;t=2938s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVTBlRqhiYA&t=2938s)
2. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5A7uoJAOvY&amp;t=684s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5A7uoJAOvY&t=684s)

# Trunic

**Trunic** is the secret written language of the world in *Tunic*. The player is given the resources to decipher the language themselves with [page 54](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-54-memo-pages) and [21](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-21-hints-and-clues) of the [instruction manual](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet). Each Trunic rune corresponds to a specific English phoneme.

### Translation Guide

**Credit**: Original creators are [oposdeo](https://steamcommunity.com/id/oposdeo) &amp; [Ero](https://tunic.wiki/user/ero). Reorganized for easier translating by [Andriak2](https://www.reddit.com/user/Andriak2). ([See here for original version](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/RMhtrunic-new.png).)

[![Trunic Translation Guide Reorganized.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/trunic-translation-guide-reorganized.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/trunic-translation-guide-reorganized.png)

### Phoneme Translators

**Credit:** [KonoTyran](https://github.com/KonoTyran)

[https://konotyran.github.io/tunic/index.html](https://konotyran.github.io/tunic/index.html)

**Credit**: [Aryan Pingle](https://github.com/aryanpingle)

[https://aryanpingle.github.io/Runic/](https://aryanpingle.github.io/Runic/)

### Dialogue Translations

#### Instruction Booklet

[https://book.tunic.wiki/](https://book.tunic.wiki/)

#### Ghost Dialogue

**Credit**: [TobiasAmaranth](https://www.reddit.com/user/TobiasAmaranth)

[https://imgur.com/a/translation-of-all-ghost-fox-dialogue-tunic-ee54OpZ](https://imgur.com/a/translation-of-all-ghost-fox-dialogue-tunic-ee54OpZ)

#### Area/Text/Boss/Item Dialogue

**Credit**: [TheGamerThatPlays](https://www.reddit.com/user/TheGamerThatPlays)

[https://imgur.com/a/tunic-area-text-boss-item-translations-LPNxJ3v](https://imgur.com/a/tunic-area-text-boss-item-translations-LPNxJ3v)

# Glyph Tower Puzzle

[![image-1647835874519.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/scaled-1680-/image-1647835874519.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/image-1647835874519.png)

The **Glyph Tower puzzle** is the ultimate final puzzle at the end of *Tunic*. It becomes available after collecting at least 7 of the 12 secret treasures. It is hinted by [page 54](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-54-memo-pages) of the [instruction manual](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet). (Also it might actually be 6 instead of 7, need to double-check. 7 works for sure though.)

### Page 54 Message

Page 54 "For Additional Support &amp; Secrets" states the following in [Trunic](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/trunic):  
1\. Find some rare golden statues.  
2\. Traverse the glow to visit 12 strange beings  
3\. "Un-sing" to them the greatest song, the song of <span style="color: rgb(215, 182, 50);">The Golden Path</span>, as seen from within.

### Elaboration

Step 1 refers to the secret treasures. Finding "some" of them is a requirement to reach the Glyph Tower. Like showcased in the lower-left image of page 54, the hints and explanations on how to obtain the secret treasures are present on pages [28](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-28-overworld), [40](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-40-cathedral), [53](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-53-memo-pages), [51](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-51-hidden-secrets)→[1](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-1-copyright), [39](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-39-swamp), 53, [48](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-48-hidden-secrets), 28+[34](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-34-ruined-atoll), [11](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-11-the-game-screen), 34, [32](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-32-eastern-vault), and [41](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-41-the-far-shore).

Step 2 refers to the glowing portal created by the secret treasures. The player must enter the portal to reach the Glyph Tower. Like [page 22](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-22-hints-and-clues) depicts, the player can view their "trophies" ("secret treasures"/"golden statues") in a secret area south of where they obtain the Shield.

Step 3 states "the greatest song, the song of The Golden Path." [The Golden Path](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/the-golden-path) is the Holy Cross puzzle connected to opening the [Mountain Door](https://tunic.wiki/books/locations/page/mountain-door), tracing a cardinal path from the bottom origin point throughout all 25 squares until reaching the center end point.

"Seen from within" means to look from the other side, as if The Golden Path was a window with two sides. Via external means, the page containing The Golden Path should be flipped horizontally, flipped like a piece of paper.

"Un-sing" requests the code be inputted from the center out rather than the bottom in.

### Step 3 Conversion

#### The Golden Path

The original code:  
ULDL ULDL URUR ULUR DRUL ULUR ULDL URUU LURD RDRU RDLD RURR DRUR DRUR RDLD LDRD RDLL DRDL DRUR DRUR RDDL URUL DLUL ULUR RULU

[![image-1647837639181.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/scaled-1680-/image-1647837639181.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/image-1647837639181.png)

#### The Golden Path as Seen From Within

Flipping the page:

[![image-1647837802496.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/scaled-1680-/image-1647837802496.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/image-1647837802496.png)

#### Un-Sing

The final code that must be inputted while the player is at the Glyph Tower:  
DLDR RDLD LDLU LDRD LUUR RDRU RDRU LURU LLUR URUL ULUR RDRU RDRU RRDR ULUR DRUR URDL DDRD LULD RDLD LDRU RDLD RDRD LULD LULD

### Reward

### [![image-1647838262569.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/scaled-1680-/image-1647838262569.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/image-1647838262569.png)

When the code is inputted at the Glyph Tower, the runes present the following link:  
[https://doyoufeartheeyesofthefarshore.co/](https://doyoufeartheeyesofthefarshore.co/) \[[archive.org link](https://web.archive.org/web/20220318210148/https://doyoufeartheeyesofthefarshore.co/)\]

The website presents the following audio and video:  
[a.mp3](https://doyoufeartheeyesofthefarshore.co/a.mp3)  
<audio controls="controls" src="https://doyoufeartheeyesofthefarshore.co/a.mp3"></audio>  
[v.mp4](https://doyoufeartheeyesofthefarshore.co/v.mp4)  
<video controls="controls" height="150" width="300"><source src="https://doyoufeartheeyesofthefarshore.co/v.mp4" type="video/mp4"></source></video>

#### Website Code

```HTML
<html>

<head>
    <meta http-equiv="Content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">

    <title></title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.5.1.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            $("body").click(function() {
                document.getElementById('player').play();
            });
        });
    </script>

</head>

<body id="index" onload="">

    <div class="fullscreen-bg">
        <video loop muted autoplay playsinline class="fullscreen-bg__video">
			<source src="v.mp4" type="video/mp4">
		</video>
    </div>

    <audio id="player" loop controls="false" style="position:absolute;top:-100px;">
        <source src="a.mp3" type="audio/mp3">
    </audio>

</body>

</html>
```

```CSS
.fullscreen-bg {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: -100;
}

.fullscreen-bg__video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

@media (min-aspect-ratio: 16/9) {
    .fullscreen-bg__video {
        height: 500%;
        top: -200%;
    }
    /*			  .txt {
      width:40%;
  }*/
}

@media (max-aspect-ratio: 16/9) {
    .fullscreen-bg__video {
        width: 500%;
        left: -200%;
    }
    /*			  .txt {
      width: 40%;
  }
*/
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .fullscreen-bg {
        /* background: url("ff.png") center center / cover repeat; */
    }
    .fullscreen-bg__video {
        display: none;
    }
}

video::-webkit-media-controls {
    display: none !important;
}

*::-webkit-media-controls-start-playback-button {
    display: none!important;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}
```

#### Spectrogram

When a.mp3 is viewed through a spectrogram, it presents the following in the 10 Hz to 500 Hz range:[![image-1647838747753.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/scaled-1680-/image-1647838747753.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/image-1647838747753.png)

The symbols at the top are 8 Trunic glyphs. When translated, this states:  
"We are the(e) eyes of the far shore"

#### Rosetta Stone

Below each Trunic glyph, in the 10 Hz to 240 Hz range, is a series of black lines, an arpeggio:[![image-1647839098128.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/scaled-1680-/image-1647839098128.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/image-1647839098128.png)

Each Trunic glyph corresponds with an arpeggio, allowing for the deciphering of the secret audio language called [Tuneic](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/tuneic).

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# Tuneic

**Tuneic**<sup>[\[1\]](https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1583200241222053889.html)</sup> is the secret audio language in *Tunic*. It is a musical cipher hidden throughout the game but never acknowledged. It is present in sound effects and the soundtrack itself. Each Tuneic pentatonic arpeggio corresponds to a specific English phoneme. In this way, phoneme-by-phoneme, entities secretly "speak," and certain music tracks have "lyrics."

### Discovery

Knowledge of [Trunic](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/trunic) and [The Golden Path](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/the-golden-path) are the prerequisites for solving the [Glyph Tower puzzle](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/glyph-tower-puzzle), and the Glyph Tower puzzle is what provides [a.mp3](https://doyoufeartheeyesofthefarshore.co/a.mp3) and its spectrogram, the Rosetta Stone for Tuneic. Furthermore, the Rosetta Stone itself links specific Trunic glyphs with specific arpeggios, so Trunic and basic music knowledge are required to decipher Tuneic.

### Translation Guide

**Credit**: [Bunkle](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b6g8rrxFtV7o2Eu5pNh7a2ZIrgR2Iwb_)

[![Tuneic Reference Sheet.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/tuneic-reference-sheet.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/tuneic-reference-sheet.png)

### SFX and Soundtrack Secrets

**Google Doc**: [Tuneic (Sound Puzzle Mappings)](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EvzzfI0Re7u7shDw-1aHg5sgmpMqKQBlrWzwKFiZows/edit)

### Spectrogram Secrets

Certain pieces of music when viewed as a spectrogram reveal hidden images. These can contain Trunic glyphs.

#### a.mp3 from doyoufeartheeyesofthefarshore.co

[![image-1647839385747.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/scaled-1680-/image-1647839385747.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-03/image-1647839385747.png)**Trunic translation**: "We are the(e) eyes of the far shore"

#### Dark Passage behind the Old House

[![image-1650513140548.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1650513140548.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1650513140548.png)  
**Image**: The doodle of the [fox](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/fox) from [page 52](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-52-memo-pages) of the [instruction manual](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet).

#### Patrolling Rudeling Room  


[![image-1650513186008.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1650513186008.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1650513186008.png)

#### Shop - Bought Item

[![image-1650513214402.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1650513214402.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1650513214402.png)  
**Trunic translation**: "Buy"

#### Shop - When Page 22+23 of the Instruction Booklet is Offered  


[![image-1650513259223.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1650513259223.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1650513259223.png)  
**Trunic translation**: "Free"

#### Shop - Prompt "Ok"

[![image-1650513344143.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1650513344143.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1650513344143.png)  
**Trunic translation**: "Kay"

#### Shop - Prompt "No"

[![image-1650513381108.png](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/scaled-1680-/image-1650513381108.png)](https://tunic.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2022-04/image-1650513381108.png)  
**Trunic translation**:"No"

### References

1. [https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1583200241222053889.html](https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1583200241222053889.html)

# Theories

**Theories** on *Tunic*'s lore.

# Fairies and Constructs

Theories on Fairies, spiritual awakening and communication, the ancient civilization's use of souls, adaptive roles of Fairies and constructs, and the fulcrum and [The Far Shore](https://tunic.wiki/books/locations/page/the-far-shore) in *Tunic*.

#### 1. **Fairies as Caretakers and Preservers**

<span class="">**Core Idea**: Fairies aren't just aggressive defenders; they play a crucial role in maintaining and preserving constructs like the [Siege Engine](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/siege-engine).</span>

- <span class="">**Evidence**: The maintained state of the [West Garden](https://tunic.wiki/books/locations/page/west-garden) compared to the overgrown [East Forest](https://tunic.wiki/books/locations/page/east-forest) suggests ongoing care. Fairies, found in strategic locations like the garden, likely contribute to this upkeep. Their behavior and placement indicate a dual role of both protection and maintenance.</span>
- <span class="">**Supporting Points**:</span>
    
    
    - <span class="">Fairies appear near well-kept areas, implying active efforts in preservation.</span>
    - <span class="">Their tools, which could double as weapons and maintenance equipment, support this dual function.</span>
    - <span class="">The pristine state of the Siege Engine suggests it is being cared for, possibly by the Fairies, during its dormant phases.</span>

#### 2. **Spiritual Awakening and Communication**

<span class="">**Core Idea**: The player's journey in *Tunic* is deeply spiritual, symbolized by actions and interactions that highlight a connection with the ancient civilization's spiritual realm.</span>

- <span class="">**Evidence**: The yawn at the start of the game symbolizes a physical and spiritual awakening. This sets the tone for a journey that involves both discovery and spiritual growth.</span>
- <span class="">**Supporting Points**:</span>
    
    
    - <span class="">The Fossil of Self speaking in [Tuneic](https://tunic.wiki/books/secrets/page/tuneic), understood by the player, highlights the character's innate ability to connect with the spiritual entities and understand the ancient language.</span>
    - <span class="">The idea that the player can hear and understand the Fossil of Self underscores the depth of spiritual connection and communication throughout the game.</span>

#### 3. **Ancient Civilization's Use of Souls**

<span class="">**Core Idea**: The ancient civilization used living souls to power their constructs, adding a darker layer to the game's lore.</span>

- <span class="">**Evidence**: The sophisticated design of the constructs and their ability to recharge and sustain themselves hint at a life force or spiritual energy being utilized.</span>
- <span class="">**Supporting Points**:</span>
    
    
    - <span class="">Constructs like the Siege Engine exhibit behaviors suggesting they are more than just mechanical; they might be infused with spiritual energy.</span>
    - <span class="">The aggressive defense mechanisms of constructs and Fairies could imply a need to protect the spiritual essence within them, supporting the notion of soul usage.</span>

#### 4. **Adaptive Roles of Fairies and Constructs**

<span class="">**Core Idea**: The roles of Fairies and constructs have evolved over time, adapting from their original purposes to meet the changing needs of their environment.</span>

- <span class="">**Evidence**: The Fairies' ability to switch between caretaker and defender roles depending on the situation reflects their adaptability.</span>
- <span class="">**Supporting Points**:</span>
    
    
    - <span class="">Fairies found in the West Garden, maintaining and defending it, show their dual-purpose nature.</span>
    - <span class="">The design and functionality of their tools suggest an original role in maintenance that has adapted to include defense as needed.</span>

#### 5. **The Fulcrum and The Far Shore**

<span class="">**Core Idea**: The fulcrum is both the central idea of the ancient civilization and The Far Shore that shatters, symbolizing their achievements and fragility.</span>

- <span class="">**Evidence**: [Page 41](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-41-the-far-shore) and [42](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-42-the-far-shore) of the [instruction manual](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet), depicting The Far Shore and where the player can teleport, is in what looks like a silver shard, symbolizing the fulcrum's central and fragile nature.</span>
- <span class="">**Supporting Points**:</span>
    
    
    - <span class="">The Fossils of Self as a lever: both physically and spiritually significant, acting as conduits for maintaining balance and power.</span>
    - <span class="">This duality highlights the tension between creation and destruction, stability and chaos, within the ancient civilization's achievements.</span>

# Squirming Coil Timeline

The theory of the **squirming coil timeline** in *Tunic*.

<span class="">**Core Idea**: The concept of time in *Tunic* is a squirming coil, indicating a non-linear progression that still moves forward, with no beginning and no end.</span>

<span class="">**Evidence**: [Page 4](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-4-the-story) of the [instruction manual](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet) states that there is no beginning and no end, supporting the idea of a cyclical timeline that intertwines past, present, and future, tuning into a coil rather than a simple loop.</span>

<span class="">**Supporting Points**:</span>

<div class="space-y-3 " data-content="ai-message" id="bkmrk-endless%C2%A0coils%3A%C2%A0time%C2%A0"><div class="space-y-3 break-words">- <span class="">**Endless Coils**: Time is not linear but a series of interconnected coils, with each cycle bringing new changes and evolutions.</span>
- <span class="">**Spiritual and Temporal Journey**: The player's journey involves reliving past events while moving towards an ultimate goal or enlightenment.</span>
- <span class="">**Fulcrum's Role**: The fulcrum maintains the balance within these coils, ensuring a forward trajectory despite the cyclical nature of events.</span>

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# Lever and Its Owner

The theory of the **lever and its owner** in *Tunic*.

### Lever

The world of *Tunic* is the "lever," and the lever has a connection to the player's world, which is why the player plays as the [Ruin Seeker](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/fox) and can control their every move. The "lever" is metaphorical, as while there may not be a physical lever, it functions as a connection to the player's world.

The Canonical Plane, the world of *Tunic*, is also the bar for the "lever." In science, there are three type of levers, and this would function as a first class lever. The effort force is the player controlling the Ruin Seeker, the load is the Ruin Seeker themselves, and [The Far Shore](https://tunic.wiki/books/locations/page/the-far-shore) is the fulcrum (the point at which one pivots the lever bar). This is the connection on how the player is able to control the Ruin Seeker.

### Potential Prequel

When the player begins to control the lever too much, The Far Shore (fulcrum) breaks. There is proof of this with the map of The Far Shore, as it looks like a broken shard, and most of the map is not there. Because of it breaking, the player was unable to control the Ruin Seeker, so a war broke out between the ancient foxes and the [Disquiet Beings](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/disquiet-being).

This suggest there will be a game prequel, because there needs to be someone controlling the Ruin Seeker before the events of the game so that the lever becomes overworked. The world which the player is unable to control is in ruin, and the fulcrum is restored via [The Heir](https://tunic.wiki/books/creatures/page/the-heir). The player can have control again as the future Heir, or as the Ruin Seeker they typically control.

### Supporting Evidence

[Page 4](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-4-the-story) of the [instruction manual](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet) substantiates this theory, by stating "the" lever rather than "a" lever when describing "the lever overworked," but stating "a" lever" rather than "the" lever on [page 3](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-3-the-story), describing "a lever in the Canonical Plane."

The Lost Echo description on [page 39](https://tunic.wiki/books/instruction-booklet/page/page-39-swamp) states: "An ECHO-OF-SELF from a past Ruin Seeker whose owner gave up. Watch and listen closely and release it from its agony." Lost Echoes have owners, so the player is the owner through the lever. Both the Ruin Seeker and the original hero are referred to as the "hero" in various cases, so this can mean that the player controlled the hero before the game, giving a reason on why the lever was (or is) overworked.