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Overview

Root Hold (also written as "Roothold" in some sources) is a stronghold in Pywel centered around the Eldertree, described as a place "where ancient power awaits." It is one of many territories across the continent that can be liberated through the game's territory system.

The Eldertree

Root Hold is built around the Eldertree, a landmark described as a source of ancient power. The stronghold's name likely derives from this massive tree at its center. The exact nature of the Eldertree's "ancient power" and what it means for gameplay has not been fully detailed, but its description suggests it may hold narrative or progression significance for players who explore the area.

Territory Liberation

Root Hold is one of many territories across Pywel where hostile factions have seized control. Crimson Desert features "dozens and dozens" of factions, and various locations throughout the world are blockaded by hostile groups. The political instability following the King of Demeniss's coma has left territories vulnerable to hostile takeover, and liberating them is one way players can push back against the chaos spreading across the continent.

Liberation can happen before receiving a quest to do so. Players who explore freely can stumble upon occupied territories like Root Hold and clear them on their own initiative, with the game recognizing the liberation regardless of quest status.

Post-Liberation

After a territory like Root Hold is liberated, it typically undergoes changes consistent with how the liberation system works across Pywel:

• Residents return: Displaced inhabitants come back to their homes and the area becomes populated again.

• Structures rebuilt: Buildings and infrastructure are restored as the area recovers from occupation.

• New vendors appear: Merchants set up shop, offering goods and services to the player.

• Pailune materials: Players receive materials that contribute to rebuilding Pailune, the Greymanes' homeland.

• Fast travel: Root Hold appears as a node on the map that players can fast-travel to once unlocked.

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