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11Overview22The Pailune Militia is a regional faction in Crimson Desert based in the frozen northern region of Pailune. The militia comprises the capital of Pailune and the tribes that surround it, including the Beighen Tribe, the Knytlingar Clan, the Longleaf Tribe, the Skoghorn Tribe, and the Stjar Clan. Under the leadership of Jian, the region enjoyed a period of stability and prosperity. That era ended when the Black Bears murdered Jian and shattered the Greymanes, plunging Pailune into an age of violence and oppression under Myurdin and his ally Ludvig of the Lonely Jackals.44The Pailune Militia faction quests become available after the liberation of Pailune during Chapter 7: Homecoming. These quests revolve around rebuilding governance in Pailune, confronting lingering threats in the region, and determining who will lead the people into the future. The overarching quest chain is referred to as Crossroads of Succession on some tracking databases, tying together the theme of political succession after Jian's death.66Unlike the larger Hernand faction quest pools (which can contain dozens of commissions, requests, and bounties), the Pailune Militia quest line is smaller and more focused. It centers on narrative-driven objectives tied directly to the region's recovery, making each quest feel significant in the broader story of the Greymanes' homecoming.88Faction Details1010AttributeDetailsFaction NamePailune MilitiaRegionPailuneFaction TypeCore (Regional)Former LeaderJian (deceased)Key NPCsTorstein, Brenner (Contribution Shop vendor)Quest Chain NameCrossroads of SuccessionPrerequisiteComplete Chapter 7: Homecoming (main quest: Time to Face Justice)Contribution ShopSmall hut near the main building in Pailune CityRelated FactionsBeighen Tribe, Blue Fangs (resistance militia)1313Lore and Background1414Pailune occupies the northern portion of Pywel, defined by heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and treacherous mountain passes. Blizzards can reduce visibility to near zero, and the terrain forces travelers to navigate narrow paths between sheer cliffs. Despite these harsh conditions, the region's people built a resilient community under the protective banner of the Greymanes and the leadership of Jian.1616When the Black Bears, led by Myurdin, attacked and killed Jian, the Greymanes were scattered and Pailune's organized defense collapsed. The Lonely Jackals, led by Ludvig, swore loyalty to the Black Bears and ruthlessly oppressed the civilian population from Pailune's capital. During this period, a resistance force known as the Blue Fangs (also called the Beighen Militia) formed among the villagers, led by Torstein. Operating out of Beighen, Torstein quietly prepared for the liberation of his homeland.1818In Chapter 7, Kliff leads the Greymanes back north. Torstein's plan called for a strike team to infiltrate Pailune and sow chaos with explosives, allowing the main force to breach the walls. The campaign culminated at the Battle of Silverwolf Mountain, where Kliff faced Myurdin in a decisive rematch and avenged Jian's death. After the liberation, the people of Pailune face the question of succession: who will lead the region now that Jian is gone?2020How to Unlock Pailune Militia Quests2222Pailune Militia faction quests cannot be accessed early in the game. The region is locked behind story progression. To unlock these quests, you must:2424Progress through the main story until Chapter 7: Homecoming.Complete the four main questlines in Chapter 7: Morning Mist, Dawn, Decisive Battle, and Twisted Fate.Finish the main quest Time to Face Justice, which concludes the liberation of Pailune.After liberation, return to the City of Pailune. Faction quests will appear on the Pailune notice board and through NPC interactions.2626Faction quests in Crimson Desert are never missable. Even if you progress past Chapter 7 into the later chapters, you can return to Pailune at any time to complete these quests at your own pace.2828Complete Quest List3030The Pailune Militia faction currently has the following confirmed quests. Each quest contributes toward your Pailune Contribution total, which can be spent at the regional Contribution Shop.3232QuestTypeKey ObjectiveNotable RewardShapers of the FutureNarrativeRead Jian's Journal to find succession candidatesUnlocks GarredShadows of BeastsCombat / ExplorationDetails pending (walkthrough in progress)Pailune ContributionLord of the Forgotten CastleBoss FightDefeat Saigord the StaglordStaglord's Shield3434Shapers of the Future3535Shapers of the Future: Quest Information3737AttributeDetailsQuest GiverJian (via Torstein)LocationCity of PailunePrerequisiteComplete the main quest Healing Pailune (Chapter 8, Ashen Steps)ObjectiveRead Jian's JournalRewardUnlocks Garred (NPC)3939Walkthrough4040This quest begins during the main quest Healing Pailune, the 104th main mission in the game, which takes place in Chapter 8 (Blood Coronation, Ashen Steps arc). During that quest, you travel to the City of Pailune and meet Torstein at a camp positioned north of town. As you walk through the city together, Torstein discusses his plans for rebuilding Pailune and strategizing the final pursuit of Myurdin across the border into Demeniss. At the end of your walk, Torstein hands over Jian's Journal, a key item that belonged to the fallen leader.4242Once you have Jian's Journal in your inventory, open your journal menu and read it. The journal contains Jian's thoughts on potential successors and candidates who could lead Pailune's future. Reading the journal completes the faction quest. After reading, the NPC Garred becomes available. Garred was one of the candidates Jian identified as capable of leading the region.4444The quest description states: "Find the candidates who will lead Pailune's future." While the act of reading the journal is straightforward, the narrative significance is substantial. Jian's written thoughts provide insight into Pailune's political landscape and set up the succession conflict that defines the broader Crossroads of Succession quest chain.4646Lord of the Forgotten Castle4848Lord of the Forgotten Castle: Quest Information5050AttributeDetailsFactionPailune MilitiaLocationIcemoor Castle Ruins (Pailune region)BossSaigord the StaglordRewardStaglord's Shield5252Lord of the Forgotten Castle: Overview5353Lord of the Forgotten Castle is a Pailune Militia faction quest that takes you to the Icemoor Castle Ruins in the far north of Pailune. The quest culminates in a boss fight against Saigord the Staglord, a powerful enemy who has taken up residence in the crumbling fortress. Defeating Saigord earns you the Staglord's Shield, one of the unique shields in the game.5555Preparation5757The Icemoor Castle Ruins sit in the coldest part of Pailune, where temperatures severely impact stamina regeneration. Before heading out, prepare the following:5959Equip a Cloak with cold resistance.Bring food that provides Ice Resistance to counteract the frigid environment.Stock up on Palmar Pills and cooked food for healing during the boss fight. Saigord deals heavy damage when his attacks connect.Consider equipping armor and Abyss Cores that provide ice resistance bonuses.6161Boss Fight: Saigord the Staglord6363Saigord the Staglord is a formidable melee combatant who wields a large sword and a shield. The fight takes place in the open courtyard of the ruined castle. Here are key strategies for the encounter:6565Force Palm is your best friend. This skill stagger-cancels most of Saigord's combo strings. Save it for use after a successful parry to maximize your stagger uptime and create openings for damage.Learn Turning Slash Expertise. Saigord is uniquely vulnerable to his own technique. During the fight, keep your distance and use the Watch and Learn mechanic when Saigord performs his Turning Slash. If the camera is facing Saigord during the attack, a prompt will appear allowing you to learn the skill. Once learned, use Turning Slash Expertise against him for burst damage.Dodge red glint attacks. Never attempt to block attacks that flash with a red glint. These deal enormous stamina damage and will break your guard. Instead, dodge away. His 3-hit combo and sweeping shield attack both carry the red glint warning.Royal Combo punish window. Saigord's Royal Combo is actually your best opportunity for damage. Parrying the first hit of this sequence lets you immediately chain into Force Palm and deal a large portion of his health bar.6767Shadows of Beasts6969Shadows of Beasts: Quest Information7171AttributeDetailsFactionPailune MilitiaLocationPailune regionTypeCombat / ExplorationStatusWalkthrough details pending7373Shadows of Beasts: Overview7474Shadows of Beasts is a Pailune Militia faction quest that involves dealing with dangerous creatures in the Pailune wilderness. The frozen mountains and snow-covered forests of Pailune are home to aggressive wildlife and hostile remnants of the Black Bears' occupation. This quest tasks you with confronting these threats to make the region safer for the civilian population.7676Detailed walkthrough information for Shadows of Beasts has not yet been widely documented by guide writers. This section will be updated as more information becomes available. Players who have completed this quest report that it involves tracking and eliminating beast threats in the Pailune region. This adds to the overall effort of securing the homeland.7878Related Pailune Region Quests8080While the Pailune Militia faction has its own dedicated quests, several other faction quests and activities are tied to the Pailune region. Completing these alongside the militia quests provides a more complete experience of the region's post-liberation recovery.8282Beighen Tribe: The Frostwarden8484The Beighen Tribe has its own faction quest called The Frostwarden, which takes place at the Spire of Frost on the southeastern tip of Pailune near the Demeniss border. This is a puzzle-based challenge rather than a standard combat quest. To complete it:8686Travel east from Beighen village to find the Spire of Frost.Melt the ice on the southern entrance lantern using fire or the Blinding Flash skill.Enter the spire and light all seven stone lanterns inside to complete the puzzle.8888Completing The Frostwarden rewards you with the Frostwarden Plate Boots and opens access to the Passage of Malice Abyss branch. Be aware that the frozen environment around the Spire inflicts cold damage, and Antumbra wizards patrol the area launching projectiles. Bring ice resistance gear.9090Reconstructing Pailune9292After completing the main quest Time to Face Justice at the end of Chapter 7, a major faction questline called Reconstructing Pailune becomes available. This multi-stage project involves rebuilding the Greymanes' ancestral homeland. Completing the entire Reconstructing Pailune questline allows you to permanently relocate the Greymane Camp from Howling Hill to Pailune, unlocking the Proud Returnee trophy/achievement. The reconstruction introduces large-scale projects including the Pailune Council and the Pailune Institute, both of which open new dispatch missions and research opportunities.9494Toll of Pailune9696The Toll of Pailune is one of the Bell Locations in the game. This bell is located in the Pailune settlement and can only be rung after liberating the region in Chapter 7. Ringing it uncovers the Pailune portion of the World Map, removing the fog of war from the area.9898Pailune Contribution System100100Like other regions in Crimson Desert, Pailune has its own Contribution system. Completing Pailune Militia faction quests, bounties, and other regional activities earns Pailune Contribution points. These points can be spent at the Pailune Contribution Shop.102102Contribution Shop104104The Pailune Contribution Shop is located in a small hut near the main building in the City of Pailune. The vendor's name is Brenner. The shop becomes accessible only after liberating Pailune through the Chapter 7 main story.106106ItemContribution CostTypePailunese Hat17 PointsHeadgearPailunese Boots15 PointsFootwearPailunese Gloves16 PointsGlovesPailunese Cloak19 PointsCloakPailunese Attire23 PointsBody ArmorBerkei Barding23 PointsHorse ArmorPailunese Contribution Banner30 PointsDecorative / Cosmetic108108The full Pailunese Attire set (Hat, Attire, Cloak, Gloves, and Boots) costs a total of 90 Contribution points. Adding the Berkei Barding for your horse brings the total to 113 points, and the Contribution Banner pushes it to 143 points for everything in the shop.109109Pailune Region Factions111111The Pailune region is home to several factions beyond the militia itself. Understanding these groups helps provide context for the faction quests and the political dynamics at play.113113FactionTypeDescriptionPailune MilitiaCoreThe capital and surrounding tribes; the main regional governance bodyBeighen TribeCoreSoutheastern mountain community preserving ancestral spirit traditionsBlue FangsCore (Resistance)Beighen-based militia led by Torstein; fought against the Black Bears occupationBlack BearsHostileLed by Myurdin; murdered Jian and brought an age of violence to PailuneLonely JackalsHostileLed by Ludvig; controlled Pailune's capital and oppressed the civilian populationKnytlingar ClanTribalOne of the surrounding tribal groups in the Pailune regionLongleaf TribeTribalOne of the surrounding tribal groups in the Pailune regionSkoghorn TribeTribalOne of the surrounding tribal groups in the Pailune regionStjar ClanTribalOne of the surrounding tribal groups in the Pailune region115115Key Locations in Pailune116116Several important locations in the Pailune region are tied to the militia quests and the region's activities.118118LocationDescriptionCity of PailuneThe regional capital and hub for Pailune Militia quests; where Torstein gives you Jian's JournalIcemoor Castle RuinsNorthern ruins where Saigord the Staglord is encountered during Lord of the Forgotten CastleCamp BjornlundA settlement location within the Pailune regionTrovak CampA camp location within the Pailune regionSilver Wolf MountainSite of the climactic battle against Myurdin in Chapter 7Five-Finger MountainMountain range containing the Second-Finger CaveSnowwind CaveHidden cave behind a waterfall near Vannstein Lake; contains the Grand Meal RecipeSpire of FrostSoutheastern Pailune; location of The Frostwarden puzzle quest (Beighen Tribe)BeighenVillage on the southeastern edge of Pailune, base of the Blue Fangs resistance120120Tips and Strategies121121Complete Chapter 7 first. All Pailune Militia quests require the region's liberation. Focus on the main story through Chapter 7: Homecoming before attempting to tackle these faction quests.Bring ice resistance gear. Pailune's extreme cold reduces stamina regeneration across the entire region. Equip a Cloak and eat food with Ice Resistance before exploring or fighting bosses.Do not skip Shapers of the Future. While the quest itself is simple (just reading a journal), it unlocks the NPC Garred, who may be important for later content and the succession storyline.Prepare thoroughly for Saigord. The Lord of the Forgotten Castle boss fight is one of the more demanding encounters in the Pailune region. Stock up on Palmar Pills and cooked food. Learning Turning Slash Expertise during the fight through Watch and Learn gives you a significant damage advantage.Combine with Reconstructing Pailune. After finishing the militia quests, work on the Reconstructing Pailune faction questline to relocate your camp permanently. This unlocks the Proud Returnee trophy and provides access to the Pailune Council and Pailune Institute for endgame dispatch missions.Ring the Toll of Pailune. After liberation, ring the bell in the Pailune settlement to reveal the full region on your World Map. This makes navigating to quest locations much easier.Faction quests are never missable. Even if you progress deep into the endgame, you can always return to Pailune to complete these quests. There is no time limit or point of no return.Spend Contribution wisely. The Pailunese Attire set is themed cosmetic gear. If you are looking for raw combat stats, prioritize other equipment and save Contribution for items that complement your build. The Berkei Barding is a solid pick for horse combat players.123123Trivia125125The Pailune Militia is one of the smaller faction quest pools in the game. Compared to Hernand's sprawling network of commissions and bounties, Pailune focuses on a handful of meaningful, story-driven quests.Jian's death at the hands of the Black Bears is one of the key inciting events in the entire Crimson Desert narrative. His journal, encountered in Shapers of the Future, provides one of the few direct glimpses into his thoughts and plans for the region.The Blue Fangs resistance, led by Torstein, operated in secret among Beighen villagers for years before the Greymanes returned. Players first learn about them during Chapter 7 by eavesdropping on Beighen villagers and gathering clues about the mysterious organization and its leader.Pailune's name and aesthetic draw from Nordic and Scandinavian influences. The region's clan names (Knytlingar, Skoghorn, Stjar) reflect this design direction.The Pailune Contribution Shop vendor, Brenner, only becomes available after liberation. Before Chapter 7, the shop hut exists but cannot be accessed.
