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Old Friends is a faction quest in Crimson Desert, part of the Tales of the Hernandian Merchants quest series. This quest takes place in the Hernand region.

Quest Details

Completion

A mallet was bought and delivered on his behalf. The two seemed like old friends who would patch things up in no time.

Tips

• Check the faction quest board regularly, as available quests rotate over time.

• Completing faction quests increases your reputation with the local faction, unlocking access to better vendors and rewards.

Overview

Old Friend is the first quest of Chapter 3: Howling Hill and the 30th main quest in Crimson Desert. After eliminating the Hornsplitter threat in Chapter 2, Kliff is still at the Goldleaf Tradepost when a merchant passes along word from Shakatu that someone in the City of Hernand has been using the Greymane name. Kliff heads to the back alleys behind the Hernand Inn to investigate and finds an old companion, Marius, waiting for him.

This quest marks the beginning of the Homestead sub-chapter, which focuses on rebuilding the Greymane faction from the scattered survivors of the Black Bearsambush.

Walkthrough

Receive Shakatu's Message

The quest begins at the Goldleaf Tradepost. Kliff is examining a trinket recovered from the Hornsplitter when a Goldleaf Merchant approaches. The merchant delivers a message from Shakatu, thanking Kliff for defeating the Hornsplitter. More importantly, the merchant mentions that someone in the City of Hernand has been using the Greymane name, gathering people in the back alleys. This catches Kliff's attention immediately.

Investigate the Back Alleys of Hernand

Head to the City of Hernand. Your destination is the back alley behind the Hernand Inn. Follow the quest marker into a narrow passage where you will find a group of villagers and beggars gathered around a man on a crutch.

The Reunion

Approach the group to trigger a cutscene. The man on the crutch turns out to be Marius, a former Greymane who has been gathering people in Kliff's absence. Despite being injured and walking with a crutch, Marius has been working to bring the scattered Greymanes back together. He is surrounded by beggars and villagers who look to him for leadership.

Marius reveals that Naira and Andrew have already regrouped with him. The old companions begin discussing plans for the future of the Greymane faction. The quest completes once the cutscene ends.

Notes

• This is a short, narrative-only quest with no combat encounters, puzzles, or exploration challenges. Its purpose is to transition the story from Chapter 2's guild conspiracy into Chapter 3's faction-rebuilding arc.

• The Goldleaf merchant's message from Shakatu is a nice callback to the alliance formed in Rebellion or Revolution. Shakatu's gratitude manifests as useful intelligence about the Greymane sighting.

• Marius becomes a recurring character throughout the rest of Chapter 3, directing the Greymane rebuilding effort alongside Kliff.

• The Homestead sub-chapter that begins here focuses heavily on camp construction, cooking, and companion recruitment, which is a significant tonal shift from Chapter 2's combat-heavy investigations.

See Also

• Faction Quests

• Side Quests Guide

• Factions