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City of Hernand
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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.
The City of Hernand sits at the center of the Hernand region on the continent of Pywel. 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.
The City of Hernand offers a full range of shops and services. Each vendor operates during daytime hours and can be found in the central market district. Completing vendor favor quests rewards additional inventory slots and Hernandian Contribution points.
Establishment | Owner | Services |
|---|---|---|
Equipment Shop | Weapons, projectiles, and combat equipment. Rhett is a giant NPC who also issues faction quests. | |
Smithy | Weapon crafting and enhancement. One of the first vendors players meet in the city. | |
Provisioner's Shop | Tools (pickaxe, logging axe), basic crafting materials, cooking ingredients, and housing decor. Located east of Oakenshield Manor. | |
Grocer's Shop | Cooking ingredients, spices, and preserved foods for recipes. | |
Butchery | Meat products and cooking recipes. Renee issues the fish porridge quest. | |
Tailor's Shop | Armor garments and clothing, including the Hernandian Attire needed for castle access. | |
Tannery | Hide resources for leather crafting. | |
Banking and currency exchange. Exchange 500 silver for 1 gold bar. | ||
Saddlery | Horse equipment, saddles, and mount accessories. | |
Stable | Horse management: buy, sell, board, and rest mounts. Located north of the city. | |
Hernand Inn | Innkeeper | Rest and recovery services. Arm wrestling minigame available inside. |
The City of Hernand is populated by a wide range of characters tied to the main story, faction quests, and city life.
NPC | Role |
|---|---|
Marshal of Hernand, a key story NPC | |
Greymane recruit encountered during Chapter 3 | |
Hector the Impaler | A notorious figure encountered during story events |
A boss NPC encountered in the city area | |
NPC involved in the Actions Speak Louder quest at Muckroot Ranch | |
NPC found at Muckroot Ranch during early chapter quests |
The City of Hernand is the starting point for dozens of quests, including both main story missions and faction quests posted on the notice board.
Where Rumors Gather: Kliff investigates rumors at the city notice board.
Mysterious Man: An encounter with a stranger in the city streets.
Heart Beyond Borders: A story mission connecting Hernand to the broader world.
Shadow Cast Over the River: Begins at Hernand Square and involves clearing Bleed Bandits.
The city notice board posts faction quests from various vendors. Completing these builds trust with individual NPCs and earns Hernandian Contribution points. Bounty notices for outlaws are posted on the bulletin board in the town square (marked with a purple icon on the minimap).
Minigame | Location |
|---|---|
Eastern alley of the city | |
Inside the Hernand Inn | |
Card game available in the city | |
Archery Contests | Available in the surrounding area |
Combat challenges against NPCs |
An Abyss Nexus can be found northeast of the Hernand Stable and Saddlery. Stepping on the platform activates the fast travel point, allowing players to teleport to and from the city at any time. This is one of the most frequently used fast travel points in the game due to the city's central importance.
