Overview
The Pailune Militiaman is a companion NPC in Crimson Desert representing the militia forces of Pailune and the tribes that surround its capital. Once branded barbarians, the northerners united under Jian's rule and achieved unprecedented prosperity. But the peace did not last. After Jian died in a Black Bear raid and the Greymanes collapsed, the Jackals' tyranny and persecution began.
Background
Pailune is the northernmost region of Pywel and was the homeland of both the Greymanes and several local tribal clans. Before Jian's unification, these clans were frequently at odds with one another and were considered barbarians by the more "civilized" southern regions. Jian managed to bring the disparate tribes together under a single banner, creating a period of peace and prosperity that the region had never known.
When the Black Bears assassinated Jian during a surprise raid (with assistance from the Jackals), the unity he had built shattered overnight. The Greymanes were scattered, the tribal alliances fractured, and the Jackals, led by Ludvig, seized control of the capital. Citizens were enslaved, resources were plundered, and the region descended into chaos.
The Pailune Militia represents those who remained in the region and continued to resist, or who rallied again after the Blue Fangs resistance formed under Torstein's leadership. These militia fighters are not professional soldiers but local people, farmers, craftsmen, and former tribal warriors who took up arms to defend their homeland.
Pailune Militia Faction
The Pailune Militia is a faction introduced during Chapter 6 of the main story. Unlike some faction questlines that stay confined to one area, the Pailune Militia quests send players across Crimson Desert's entire open world. The faction features 27 total quests, making it the largest faction questline in the game.
Quest groupings within the Pailune Militia include:
Nest of White Feathers
Bloodied Path
Crossroads of Succession
The Giant's Leap
Outlaws in Pailune
Dark Shadow Engulfing the Fort
Completing militia quests grants Contribution points for the Pailune region. These points unlock rewards and improve standing with the local population.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
64 | |
Evade | N/A |
CC Gauge | 20 |
Equipment
Pailune Militiaman wears the following items:
Item |
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The Militiaman's equipment reflects the practical, rough-hewn nature of Pailune's fighters. The "Northern Fighter" designation on the helm emphasizes their regional identity, while the mix of cloth, leather, and plate pieces shows they use whatever is available rather than a standardized military outfit.
Knowledge
Interacting with Pailune Militiaman grants the following knowledge entries:
Pailune Militia
Notes
This character is part of the Greymanes mercenary band.
The Pailune Militia has 27 faction quests, the most of any faction in the game.
Militia quests grant Contribution points for the Pailune region.
See Also
NPCs - All NPCs in Crimson Desert
Trust System - NPC relationship mechanics
Pailune - The northernmost region of Pywel
Jian - The former leader who unified the northern tribes
Blue Fangs - Resistance faction in the Pailune region
Torstein - Leader of the Blue Fangs resistance
The Greymanes - Faction overview
Factions - All factions in Crimson Desert