Treasure Carp Scale

In-Game Description

A sparking scale from a Treasure Carp. To the average person it is just a beautiful scale. But there are some who exalt a certain "master", who consider these scales among the most precious things in the world. For this reason, collecting them could be worthwhile.

Availability

Awarded for killing Treasure Carps and usually found at the bottom of lakes and rivers.

Locations
Ashina Castle Ashina Castle: there's a Treasure Carp in the moat below the bridge. Ashina Castle: one lays at the bottom of the same lake. (requires Mibu Breathing Technique) Senpou Temple Temple Grounds: there are two Treasure Carps in the pond past the Sculptor's Idol. Sunken Valley Gun Fort: there are two Treasure Carps in the lake before the Riven Cave Sculptor's Idol. (requires Mibu Breathing Technique) Gun Fort: one lays at the bottom of the same lake. Ashina Depths Mibu Village: two are sold by the Exiled Memorial Mob for 500 500 each. Mibu Village: one is found downstream from the Exiled Memorial Mob in the shallows of the river, guarded by an Interior Ministry Agent. Water Mill: there's a Treasure Carp at the end of the river from the Sculptor's Idol. Water Mill: five are dropped by the Head Priest after the Water of the Palace transforms him into a Palace Noble. Fountainhead Palace Mibu Manor: three are found in the same room with the chest containing the Water of the Palace. Vermillion Bridge: there are seven Treasure Carps in the large lake. (requires defeating Okami Leader Shizu) Vermillion Bridge: five Scales lay at the bottom of the large lake. Feeding Grounds: one is awarded by the Attendant of the Great Carp after feeding a Precious Bait to the Great Coloured Carp and three more are given if another Precious Bait is feeded. If not given prior, these four Carp Scales can be retrieved from the corpse of the Attendant. Hirata Estate Dragonspring - Hirata Estate: there are four Treasure Carps in the river. (at least one requires Mibu Breathing Technique) Dragonspring - Hirata Estate: on the bank of the river by a stone, dropping to the left from the bridge upon arrival, opposite side of Pot Noble Harunaga. Bamboo Thicket Slope: there's a Treasure Carp up the river to the left past the Sculptor's Idol. Bamboo Thicket Slope: there's another Treasure Carp in the same river underwater. (requires Mibu Breathing Technique)

Overview

Used as currency to buy items from Pot Noble Harunaga in Hirata Estate or from Pot Noble Koremori in the Fountainhead Palace.

There are 42 Treasure Carp Scale available per game cycle.

Purchasable Merch

Wares
Divine Grass	A secret medicine that fully restores Vitality and cures all status abnormalities.One small part of Ashina is exceedingly old. The ancient soil, rocks, and water that pervaded the land are said to have attracted the attention of the gods. The doctor Dogen studied the plants in this ancient place, resulting in the recipe for this special medicine.
	1	Stock: 1
Dragon's Blood Droplet	An item that is rarely dropped by a Divine Heir of the Dragon's Heritage. Using it will slightly increase Resurrective Power. Restore the power of life to those who have been drained of it by offering this drop to the Sculptor's Idol with the Recovery Charm in hand. In turn, all afflicted with the Dragonrot will be healed. The incessant coughing must cease.
	Cost: 1	Stock: 1
Withered Red Gourd	A curved, withered red gourd filled with medicinal water. The gourd's medicine refills upon rest. Reduces Burn buildup, and lightly increases Burn resistance. It cannot heal the Burn status abnormality, however.
	Cost: 2	Stock: 1
Lapis Lazuli	Precious azure lazulite, used for the highest level of Prosthetic Tool upgrades. Fountainhead lazulite is a symbol of eternity, and anything forged with it will never break nor rust thanks to the blessing of the Divine Dragon. Tools forged with lazulite transcend human intellect, and are dubbed as treasures of the Divine Dragon.
	Cost: 6	Stock: 1
Floating Passage Text	Compendium on the Combat Art,"Floating Passage". Skill unlocked upon acquiring this item. "Unleash attacks in a flowing, dancelike form, overwhelming enemies in a furor of graceful aggression. This technique belongs to the Ashina sword school, though it has been deemed heretical due to its foreign origin."
	Cost: 5	Stock: 1
Mask Fragment Right	A fragment of an old dancer's mask. The original must have been broken into several pieces, and this fragment appears to be the right side of the mask.
	Cost: 7	Stock: 1
Mask Fragment Left	A fragment of an old dancer's mask. The original must have been broken into several pieces, and this fragment appears to be the left side of the mask.
	Cost: 12	Stock: 1
Red Lump	Gain red-eyes and reduce flinching from enemy attacks. But also prohibits the use Resurrection. A red mass is the lingering trace of one who was unable to achieve their desires. Slightly warm to the touch. It pulsates softly. (Unlocked in New Game Plus after eavesdropping on the Ashina Samurai near the Old Grave talking about the need for salt)
	Cost: 3	Stock: ∞

Notes

• At least 18 Scales are needed to purchase three Lapis Lazuli and unlock the "Master of the Prosthetic" trophy.
• It's necessary to spend 5 Scales for the Floating Passage to unlock the "Height of Technique" trophy.