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Overview

Rebellion or Revolution is the penultimate main quest in Chapter 2: Golden Greed. Kliff goes to meet Shakatu in the Hernand Highlands to confirm the details of everything that has happened: the livestock thefts, the kidnapping, the burning house, and the Goldleaf Merchant Guild's involvement. Shakatu reveals his own position within the guild and asks Kliff to help eliminate Kailok the Hornsplitter once and for all.

Quest Details

Walkthrough

Travel to Shakatu's Location

Follow the quest marker into the Hernand Highlands, southwest of Unicorn Cliff. When you approach the marked area, Kliff automatically dismounts and continues on foot toward Shakatu's position near a tent.

Defeat the Guards

A group of soldiers is stationed near Shakatu's tent. They attack as you approach, which is unexpected since you are technically coming to meet an ally. The fight is brief; these are standard guards rather than a challenging encounter. The game does not explain whether these are Kailok's men who have infiltrated the area or simply suspicious sentries acting on standing orders. Either way, dispatch them quickly and proceed.

Speak with Shakatu

After the guards are down, Shakatu becomes available to talk. A cutscene plays where he apologizes for the hostile reception and explains the situation from his perspective:

• The Hornsplitter has corrupted the guild from within, using bribed officials and bandits to control the Hernand countryside while enriching himself.

• Shakatu has tried to fight Kailok's influence internally but lacks the military force to confront him directly.

• He asks Kliff to help him storm the Goldleaf Guildhouse and eliminate the Hornsplitter.

The Cliffside Conversation

Shakatu and Kliff walk together to the edge of a nearby cliff for a longer, more personal conversation. Shakatu makes his case for why the Hornsplitter must be stopped, not just for business reasons but because the people of Hernand are suffering under his rule. Kliff initially expresses some hesitation about getting involved in guild politics, but ultimately agrees to help. The quest concludes after this dialogue.

Tips

• The guard fight is unexpected. Be ready for combat as you approach the tent, even though the quest marker suggests a peaceful meeting.

• This quest is mostly story setup. The payoff comes in the next and final quest of Chapter 2, Cheers Echoing From the Edge, where Kliff confronts Kailok at the Goldleaf Guildhouse.

• Pay attention to the cliffside dialogue. Shakatu's description of the Hornsplitter's operation provides useful context for understanding why the Chapter 2 boss fight matters to the region's politics and economy.

• Before heading to the next quest, stock up on healing food. The upcoming boss fight with Kailok is the hardest combat encounter in Chapter 2 by a significant margin. Bring at least 40 cooked meat.