Overview
The Kharonso Troll Alliance is a faction based in a troll village hidden behind the northwestern mountain range of Hernand. The community is deeply devoted to tradition and strongly conservative in spirit. While wary of outsiders, the trolls of Kharonso do not turn away those who are kind-hearted, and a few non-trolls have made their home among them.
The alliance frequently clashes with the Scholastone Institute, an academic institution also founded by trolls but oriented toward progress and the pursuit of new knowledge. This ideological divide between tradition and scholarship creates one of the more interesting inter-faction dynamics in the Hernand region.
Details
Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
Type | Tribal Community (Faction) |
Region | Northwestern mountains of Hernand |
Primary Race | Trolls |
Membership | Primarily trolls; a few non-trolls accepted |
Philosophy | Tradition and conservatism |
Alignment | Neutral (isolationist, traditional) |
History and Lore
The trolls of Kharonso settled in the remote northwestern mountains of Hernand, choosing isolation over integration with the duchy's human-dominated settlements. The mountain range provides natural protection and seclusion, allowing the community to preserve their ancestral customs without outside interference.
Their conservative philosophy centers on maintaining troll traditions as they have existed for generations. The alliance views change with suspicion, and its elders regard the broader world's fascination with the Abyss as dangerous. This puts them in direct opposition to the Scholastone Institute, which actively researches Abyss-related phenomena. The Kharonso trolls see these scholars as reckless, trading safety and cultural integrity for the pursuit of forbidden knowledge.
Despite their wariness of outsiders, the Kharonso trolls are not hostile by default. They evaluate visitors on character rather than race, and those who demonstrate good intentions are tolerated or even welcomed. A small number of non-trolls reside within the village, having earned the community's trust over time.
Occupied Locations
The Kharonso Troll Alliance is based in a village behind the northwestern mountain range of Hernand. The specific sub-locations within their territory have not been fully documented, but the settlement likely includes traditional troll dwellings, communal gathering areas, and defensive fortifications built into the mountain terrain.
Notable Members
Specific named members of the Kharonso Troll Alliance have not been confirmed in detail. The community is governed by traditional troll elders who maintain the alliance's conservative principles and decide matters of policy, including how to deal with outsiders and the ongoing disputes with the Scholastone Institute.
Related Quests
Quests tied to the Kharonso Troll Alliance likely involve troll tradition, the conflict with the Scholastone Institute, and mountain-based challenges.
Navigating the ideological conflict between the Kharonso Alliance and the Scholastone Institute
Proving your character to gain acceptance within the isolated troll community
Defending the village from hostile factions or external threats
Participating in traditional troll customs or rituals
Investigating Abyss-related threats that the alliance considers dangerous
Conflict with the Scholastone Institute
The rivalry between the Kharonso Troll Alliance and the Scholastone Institute is rooted in different worldviews. Both groups are primarily troll organizations, but they have taken opposite paths. The Scholastone scholars pursue knowledge aggressively, welcoming members of any race and delving into Abyss research. The Kharonso trolls see this as abandoning tradition and courting disaster.
This conflict provides players with a nuanced faction dynamic. Siding with one group may strain relations with the other, forcing decisions about which philosophy to support. The tension is ideological rather than military; it plays out through political maneuvering, scholarly debates, and competing claims about how to handle the Abyss threat.
Tips
The northwestern mountains of Hernand are remote. Reaching the Kharonso village may require completing prerequisite quests or discovering a specific path through the mountain range.
Building standing with the Kharonso Troll Alliance may conflict with your standing at the Scholastone Institute. Consider which faction's rewards and storylines matter more to your playthrough.
Non-hostile factions like the Kharonso Alliance can still be blockaded by enemy groups. Liberating their territory should open access to their quests and services.
Unlock via Glenn Bright Manor
The Kharonso Troll Alliance (referred to as the Coronso Troll Alliance in some English voice-over subtitles) is the last faction opened by the long Hernand house chain that ultimately rewards the Greedy Lightningblade at the Ruined Chapel. It becomes available only after House Grace completes its Owner of Glenn Bright Manor mission.
Sleeping Heart
Once Glenn Bright Manor resolves, the Troll Alliance surfaces with a single signature mission: Sleeping Heart. This is the quest that most players associate with the faction, and it is the only Troll Alliance work required for the Lightningblade chain. Completing Sleeping Heart and then fast-traveling back to the Hernand city center triggers the House Celeste mission Frozen Elder Tree, the last Celeste gate before Lion Crest Manor.
Players who clear Sleeping Heart but do not see Frozen Elder Tree pop up should fast travel to any distant node and return. The trigger is tied to a fresh region load, not to quest completion.
Name Note
The in-game name is Kharonso, but the audio pronunciation in some cutscenes plays closer to 'Coronso' or 'Karonso', which is why older guides and video walkthroughs sometimes spell the faction differently. The quest tracker always uses Kharonso.