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Overview
The City of Hernand is the capital of the Hernand region and the primary hub for villagers throughout much of Crimson Desert. The city is heavily guarded by the House Celeste faction, and its walls shelter a wide assortment of shops, services, and gathering places. Within the city's vicinity stand Hernand Castle, the Church of Hernand, and Hillside Manor.
Players visiting the city for the first time will find merchants selling weapons, armor, provisions, and crafting supplies. The city also houses an inn for rest, a stable for mounts, and a bank for managing currency. An Abyss Nexus located northeast of the Saddlery and Stable provides a fast travel point for returning to the city from elsewhere in the world.
Location
The City of Hernand sits at the center of the Hernand region on the continent of Pywel. The Hernand Castle overlooks the city from higher ground, while Muckroot Ranch lies to the southeast, Bluemont Manor is nearby, and Bloomwood Ranch can be reached by following the southern road. The Hernand Sewers run beneath the city streets.
Shops and Services
The City of Hernand offers a full range of shops and services. Each vendor operates during daytime hours and can be found in the commercial district.
Shop | Vendor | Description |
|---|---|---|
Equipment Shop | Rhett | Sells weapons and armor. Rhett is a giant who runs the shop. |
Tailor's Shop | Tina | Offers clothing and cosmetic gear. |
Provisioner's Shop | Alden | Stocks supplies and a basic fishing rod for anglers. |
Grocer's Shop | Delkin | Sells food items and cooking ingredients. |
Smithy | Turnali operates the smithy, handling weapon upgrades and repairs. | |
Butchery | Renee | Sells meat products and animal materials. |
Bank | Grover | Currency management and storage services. |
Tannery | Bran | Processes hides and leather for crafting. |
Saddlery | Annabella | Sells horse equipment and saddles. |
Inn | Dahlia | Provides rest and recovery for the player. |
Stable | Merton | Horse boarding and mount management. |
Notable NPCs
The City of Hernand is home to many characters tied to the game's main story and faction quests.
Erich is found near the city and plays a role in the Greymane storyline.
Matthias can be encountered in the city during certain quests.
Damiane Spencer is involved in main story events.
Barden Middler, Rulupee, Lauren, Arlan, Antoni, Jeffrey, Alustin, and Hector the Impaler are additional NPCs found in the area.
Quests
The City of Hernand features 12 main quests, 18 faction quests, and 6 minigames including Rock Paper Scissors, Arm Wrestling, and various contests.
Tips
Visit the Provisioner's Shop early to purchase a fishing rod for Fishing activities.
The Abyss Nexus northeast of the Saddlery serves as a reliable fast travel return point.
Talk to every vendor at least once; some offer unique dialogue or minor quests.