Not only does Assassin’s Creed Shadows challenge you with combat, but it also tests your mind with tricky questions. One such moment arises when a noble asks you about the origins of a mysterious seashell. To solve this riddle, here’s which province the seashell hails from in AC: Shadows.

What is the correct answer to the noble’s riddle in AC: Shadows?

In the Iga region, you may encounter a noblewoman (her appearance may look different each playthrough) near the Mibuno Vale’s Gear Vendor. However, keep in mind that her location can change due to the randomness of these NPC events. You may also need to switch to Naoe to get her to spawn. The woman will shout out that she wants to show something to you, and you must accept the ‘Look’ prompt to uncover a tiny seashell. The noble will then ask, “Which province is it from?” Choose ‘I believe it’s from Wakasa‘ to get the correct answer.

If you choose the other answer with Kyoto, the woman will explain how this area is a city, not a province. The second option relating to Omi produces more or less the same result, as there are no beaches in this area. When selecting the final answer with Wakasa, the noble will be delighted and compliment your cleverness. She’ll reward you with a World Rumor and mark a waypoint on the map, similar to the Scout system.

For me, the World Rumor triggered a waypoint in Hijiyama, w🌜here an enigmatic ronin fights to defend a village. This may differ for you, but no matter what, it should bring up a quest for you in Iga.

Although the Omi answer produces a negative result, it could potentially include another event later. After I selected this option, Naoe told the woman, “See you in Tsuruga,” as if they were meeting up later. The other two options don’t have this dialogue scene, so I’d be curious if you can find her in Wakasa afterward. Fortunately, Wakasa isn’t too far from Iga, and you can try to see if another questionnaire pops up with her there. If you need more help on Assassin’s Creed Shadows random events, check out our riddle answer for ‘What sucks in from the bottom and lets out from the mouth?’