Ys Tribute (イース トリビュート) is an anthology novel featuring five original stories set in the world of Ys, written by five different authors. It was released as a joint project between Nihon Falcom, Seikaisha and 4gamer.net to commemorate the Ys series' 25th anniversary.[1] The novel is illustrated by Shunsuke Taue, the illustrator of Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim and character designer of Ys Origin.
The official website contains Japanese reading samples for each story.
Stories [2][]
Before the End (最後の前) by Yuuri Shibamura[]
A story which captures Adol in his old age, just before he leaves for his final adventure.
Partner's Bride (パルトネルの花嫁) by Pan Tachibana[]
Depicts young Adol and his partner, Dogi, just after their adventure in the Kingdom of Ys.
Felghana Fragment - The Girl's Got Wings (フェルガナ断章―翼を持った少女) by Ryou Morise[]
Elena Stoddart, a girl from Felghana who has anticipated Adol, unravels the mystery of the "strongest legend".
From Here to Beyond, From Beyond to Here (此処より彼方へ、彼方より此処へ) by Norimitsu Kaihou[]
A study of the legend of the "red-haired swordsman", who is said to have drifted ashore during the Warring States period in Yaapan.
Crimson Footprints (紅の足跡) by Ukyou Kodachi[]
An adventure story of a young man who follows Adol's footsteps to the rebuilt Altago City.