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Ashes of Treachery - Version 3 vs Version 4
Mar 27, 2026, 11:30 AM
Fixed 3 broken wikilinks: exploration-traversal -> exploration-and-traversal, overview -> crimson-desert, kliff-macduff -> kliff
Mar 27, 2026, 11:30 AM
Fixed 3 broken wikilinks: exploration-traversal -> exploration-and-traversal, overview -> crimson-desert, kliff-macduff -> kliff
11Quest Details22DetailInfoQuest Number85Chapter7: HomecomingSub-ChapterDawn MistRegionHernandPrerequisiteComplete Return Home (Chapter 6)Quest TypeExploration / CombatRewardsNone44Overview55Ashes of Treachery is the opening quest of Chapter 7: Homecoming in Crimson Desert. A fire has consumed the shrine near Pailune, leaving it burnt beyond recognition. Kliff and his comrades ride to investigate, and a recovered letter reveals that Ludvig betrayed Pailune. The quest sets the tone for the entire chapter, which centers on reclaiming the homeland and hunting down the traitor.77Walkthrough99Move with Your Comrades1111The quest begins automatically after the events of Chapter 6. Ride alongside your companion on horseback, heading north along the road. The ride ends at a burned-out house where enemies are waiting. Dismount and defeat all hostile forces in the area. The fight is straightforward; regular soldiers with no special mechanics.1313Investigate the Burning Shrine1515After clearing the enemies, look at the burned structure on the left side of the road. There is a statue in front of it. Walk up to the statue and interact with it to search its mouth. Kliff pulls out a letter hidden inside. This is a brief interaction with no combat.1717Read the Letter1919Open your inventory and locate the purple document titled "Beighen Situation Report." Use the examine button to read the full contents. The letter explains the current situation in Beighen and confirms Ludvig's treachery.2121Travel to Beighen2323Follow the objective marker further north up the road. The quest completes as soon as you arrive at Beighen. No additional combat is required for this final step.2525Tips2727This quest is short and linear. The only combat encounter occurs at the burned house near the beginning.The letter in the statue's mouth is easy to miss if you rush past the area. Make sure to check the structure on the left side of the road.Stock up on healing items before proceeding further into Chapter 7. The upcoming quests include boss fights that consume supplies quickly.
