Overview
Rocca's Hill is a large rocky area situated east of the City of Hernand in the heart of the Hernand region. According to local history, a member of the Hernandian elite once attempted to establish a massive farm here, but the project was abandoned due to the rugged terrain and excessive rock. Count Roberts now operates the site as a quarry. The area also serves as a key battleground between Hernandian forces and the Bleed Bandits, who have established multiple camps throughout the hills.
Location
Rocca's Hill sits directly east of Hernand, across the river. It serves as a traversable area en route to the City of Hernand and connects to several important sub-areas. A Sealed Abyss Artifact can be found in the ravine on the south side of Rocca's Hill. The cliff face to the west of the hill, across the river and almost directly north of Hernand City, is a known location for Azurite deposits.
Sub-Areas
Rocca's Hill Slave Camp : A slave detention facility run by the Bleed Bandits, with tight security and treacherous terrain that make escape nearly impossible. Players liberate this camp during the "Remaining Chains" quest.
Rocca's Hill Beacon : A signal beacon positioned on the hill for communication purposes
Northern Rocca's Hill Bandit Camp : A Bleed Bandit outpost in the northern section of the hills
Karin Quarry : The quarry within Rocca's Hill where ancient artifacts were discovered beneath the stone. An Abyss Nexus sits southwest of the quarry rest area.
Quests
Remaining Chains is a faction quest for House Serkis that sends players to Rocca's Hill to liberate the Slave Camp from Bleed Bandit occupation. The quest becomes available at the start of Chapter 4. Upon completion, the Bleed Bandits are defeated, the camp is liberated, Hernandian soldiers move in to occupy it, and the enslaved workers are freed.
Rewards for completing Remaining Chains:
Prison Key x1
Silver Pouch x1
Arrow x2
House Serkis Contribution Exp +100
Rocca's Hill also features in the main quest "New Journey," which brings players through the area as part of the story progression.
Notable NPCs
Sebastian : An important NPC found in the Rocca's Hill area
Resources
The rocky terrain of Rocca's Hill makes it a source of mining materials. Bloodstone ore can be found in the ravine on the south side, across the river directly east of Hernand. Azurite deposits appear on the cliff face to the west of the hill.
Tips
The Remaining Chains quest unlocks at the start of Chapter 4. Clear the slave camp early for the House Serkis contribution experience and the Prison Key reward.
Check the ravine on the south side for Bloodstone ore and the cliff face to the west for Azurite. Both are valuable crafting materials.
An Abyss Nexus southwest of the Karin Quarry rest area provides fast travel access to this side of Hernand.