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Overview

Extinguishing the Last Flames is a faction quest from the Goldleaf Merchant Guild in the Duchy of Hernand. Guild leader Shakatu suspects that one of his trade managers has been undermining guild operations. He tasks Kliff with investigating five guild members, gathering evidence, and identifying the traitor. This is an investigation-focused quest with no combat, relying on observation and evidence gathering instead.

Quest Details

Investigation Targets

Shakatu asks you to investigate five guild members. You can examine them in any order. Each suspect has three pieces of evidence to inspect at their workstation.

Objectives

1. Speak with Shakatu at the Goldleaf Guildhouse to receive the Investigative Log

2. Investigate Nogle (Trade Manager): examine tavern ledger, broken barrel, and fee notice

3. Investigate Skrav (Trade Manager): examine stacked trade goods, trade schedule log, and dropped lantern

4. Investigate Kathan (Private Soldier): examine damaged wagon, guard's letter, and guard's report

5. Investigate Blique (Horse Manager): examine feed purchase receipt, old saddle, and horse hire ledger

6. Investigate Grimzle (Ledger Manager): examine merchant delivery seal, proof of stay, and empty ledger cover

7. Report findings to Shakatu and identify the traitor

8. Apprehend the traitor

Walkthrough

Starting the Investigation

Travel to the Goldleaf Guildhouse, located southeast of the City of Hernand. Speak with Shakatu, who explains that someone within the guild has been stealing and sabotaging operations. He provides an Investigative Log and asks you to examine each of the five suspects.

Examining Evidence

Visit each suspect's workstation and interact with all three evidence items. There is no particular order required for the investigations. Take note of any inconsistencies or suspicious findings at each location. The evidence gradually builds a case pointing toward the guilty party.

Identifying the Traitor

After examining all fifteen pieces of evidence, return to Shakatu and present your findings. The evidence points to Grimzle, the Ledger Manager. His workstation reveals an empty ledger cover (the actual ledger was hidden), a suspicious proof of stay, and a merchant delivery seal that connects him to unauthorized transactions. Shakatu orders you to apprehend Grimzle, who had been hiding the stolen ledger.

Rewards

The Hernandian Banquet Cloak is a notable armor piece, and the Kinetic Art Counterweight is an equipment attachment that modifies combat performance.

Tips

• There is no time limit on the investigation. Take your time examining all evidence at each workstation before reporting.

• You can investigate the five suspects in any order. There is no correct sequence.

• Pay close attention to Grimzle's evidence. The empty ledger cover and proof of stay are the most incriminating clues.

• This quest has no combat (the apprehension of Grimzle is handled through dialogue). It is a good change of pace from the action-heavy faction quests.

• The Hernandian Banquet Cloak and Kinetic Art Counterweight are among the better equipment rewards from Hernand faction quests.

• Complete this quest to build your standing with the Goldleaf Merchant Guild, which can unlock additional trade-related benefits.