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Oakenshield Manor
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Oakenshield Manor is the residence of Marquis Alan Serkis, located in central Hernand. The manor once served as the central facility of an oak farm before it was converted into a noble dwelling. Marquis Serkis holds the position of right-hand man to Duke Celester, making Oakenshield Manor a seat of political influence within the region.
The manor sits in central Hernand, positioned along the main roads connecting the region's settlements. A Provisioner's Shop operated by Alden is located just east of the manor, making the area a convenient stop for stocking up on supplies.
NPC | Role |
|---|---|
Marquis who resides at the manor. Serves as Duke Celester's right-hand man and plays a significant role in Hernand's political events. | |
Provisioner who operates a shop east of the manor. Sells tools, crafting materials, cooking ingredients, and housing decor. |
Alden runs one of the most essential early-game shops in the Hernand area. His Provisioner's Shop stocks crucial tools for progression, including the Pickaxe and Logging Axe that unlock mining and logging right away. He also sells basic crafting materials, cooking ingredients, and housing decor items.
Alden has a Request quest (available from the Hernand Notice Board) that involves promoting his shop by talking to a stranger at the Goldenfist Arena south of town. Completing the quest rewards a Medium Bag (inventory expansion), Timber, Trust with Alden, and Hernandian Contribution points.
Players can enter through the main doors and explore the interior. Inside, heading right leads to a room with a staircase. A cabinet straight ahead in this room contains a key that can be stolen, provided the player has the Steal ability unlocked.
The manor also contains vendors and shop owners offering goods and services, making it a secondary trading hub outside the main city center.
As the residence of Marquis Alan Serkis, Oakenshield Manor carries considerable political weight in the Hernand region. Serkis controls the broader Serkis Estate, which includes Fort Anvil, the Equinsher Saddlery, and surrounding lands. His alliance with Duke Celester of House Celeste makes the manor a nexus of political activity.
During the First Step to Rebuilding quest, Kliff visits the manor to seek an alliance with the Marquis. This meeting is pivotal for the Greymane faction's future in the Hernand region, as Serkis's support opens doors to military resources, land grants, and political legitimacy.
First Step to Rebuilding: The 31st main quest in Chapter 3 (Homestead sub-chapter). Kliff meets with Marquis Serkis to discuss rebuilding the Greymanes. Completing this quest rewards camp resources, recruits Damiane, grants the mount Brianto, and establishes formal alliances with House Serkis and House Celeste.
Alden's Request: Faction quest from the Hernand Notice Board. Promote Alden's shop at the Goldenfist Arena for inventory expansion and Contribution rewards.
Stolen Key: Found in a cabinet in the staircase room (requires Steal ability).
Various shop goods from Alden's Provisioner Shop.
Collectibles scattered around the manor grounds.
