Overview
Gwen Kraber's Forces are a hostile military faction operating in the Hernand region of Pywel. Led by the minor warlord Gwen Kraber, this group seized control of Roothold, a stronghold that originally belonged to House Celeste. Their occupation of the area makes them one of the hostile factions that players confront during the course of the game.
Gwen Kraber's Forces begin at Hostile or War standing in the faction reputation system. While many hostile factions can theoretically be de-escalated through diplomatic quest chains, most players will encounter Gwen Kraber's soldiers purely as enemies. Defeating the faction and their leader is central to liberating Roothold and restoring it to House Celeste's control.
Details
Attribute | Details |
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Type | Hostile faction |
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Leader | |
Starting Reputation | Hostile or War |
Primary Stronghold | |
Rival Faction |
Territory and Occupation
Roothold was originally under the jurisdiction of House Celeste, one of the noble houses in Hernand. Gwen Kraber and his soldiers invaded and took control of the stronghold, forcing House Celeste out and establishing a military presence in the area. The occupation represents a direct challenge to the established political order of the region, and it puts the warlord's forces in a position to threaten nearby trade routes and settlements.
The soldiers stationed at Roothold are well-organized and armed. Players who approach the stronghold will encounter groups of Kraber's troops guarding the perimeter and interior. The stronghold itself is their base of operations in the region, giving them a fortified position from which to project power across the surrounding area.
Combat Encounters
Gwen Kraber's soldiers are human enemies equipped with conventional weapons. Players will fight through multiple groups of his forces when attempting to liberate Roothold. The encounter culminates in a boss fight against Gwen Kraber himself. Kraber is a spear-wielding fighter with a single health bar. His most dangerous attack pattern involves entering a super armor state where he becomes temporarily invulnerable and chains multiple stab attacks in rapid succession. During these bursts, dodging continuously until the assault ends is more effective than attempting to block or parry.
The arena where the fight takes place features environmental hazards, including arrows fired from the walls. Players need to stay aware of their positioning to avoid taking damage from both the boss and these hazards simultaneously. Defeating Gwen Kraber rewards the player with his spear weapon.
Combat Tips
Prioritize dodging over blocking: Gwen Kraber's multi-stab combo during super armor is unblockable. Keep dodging until the sequence ends, then counterattack.
Watch for wall arrows: The fight arena has environmental hazards. Arrows fire from the walls at intervals, so stay mobile and avoid lingering near the walls.
Clear soldiers first: Before engaging the boss, eliminate his guards in the stronghold. Fighting Kraber without additional enemies nearby makes the encounter much more manageable.
Heal during combos: When you find an opening after dodging his stab sequence, land a combo and use the brief window to heal before his next aggressive phase.
Relation to House Celeste
Liberating Roothold by defeating Gwen Kraber's Forces and their leader is tied directly to House Celeste's questline. Completing the Liberate Roothold quest immediately raises your House Celeste reputation from Neutral to Friendly. Once cleared, the stronghold returns to House Celeste's control, opening up new interactions and quest opportunities with the noble house.
Advancing your standing further with House Celeste beyond Friendly requires completing additional NPC quests for the house. Reaching Alliance status with House Celeste provides access to their armory and political contacts in Demeniss.
Related Quests
Liberate Roothold: The primary quest involving this faction. Clear Roothold of Gwen Kraber's soldiers and defeat Gwen Kraber to return the stronghold to House Celeste.
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