Overview
The Dark Veil is a main quest in Chapter 2: Golden Greed that becomes available after completing all four investigation quests from Where Misery Gathers. Kliff travels to the Goldleaf Tradepost near Unicorn Cliff to investigate the Goldleaf Merchant Guild and meets their leader, Shakatu. This is a brief dialogue quest that transitions the story from the countryside investigations into the final act of Chapter 2.
Quest Details
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Chapter | Chapter 2: Golden Greed |
Sub-Chapter | The End of Greed |
Previous Quest | Trial After Trial + The Man Trapped in the Mire + Missing Companion + Secrets Hidden in the Dark (all four required) |
Next Quest | |
Location | Goldleaf Tradepost, southeast of City of Hernand |
Region | |
Key NPCs | |
Rewards | None |
Prerequisites
You must complete all four investigation quests before The Dark Veil unlocks:
Walkthrough
Travel to the Goldleaf Tradepost
Follow the quest marker to the Goldleaf Tradepost, a market area at the edge of town near Unicorn Cliff. The ride from Springtide Mill takes a couple of minutes heading southeast.
Locate Shakatu
Upon entering the tradepost, look to the left side of the market area. Shakatu is standing with two other merchants. He is the Trademaster of the Goldleaf Merchant Guild and a notable figure in the Hernand economy.
Speak with Shakatu
Approach the group and initiate dialogue. Shakatu and his associates discuss the problems that have been plaguing Hernand: the bandit activity, stolen livestock, and general lawlessness. Kliff explains what he discovered during the four investigation quests and requests a private conversation with Shakatu to learn more about the Goldleaf Merchant Guild's internal politics and how they might help.
Notes
Like Awestruck earlier in the chapter, this is a dialogue-only quest with no combat or exploration. Its purpose is to set up the chapter's climax.
Shakatu is a returning character from Black Desert Online, Pearl Abyss's previous game. Long-time fans of the studio will recognize his role as a prominent merchant figure.
The "End of Greed" sub-chapter begins here, covering the final stretch of quests: The Flames of Greed, Kidnapped Healer, Rebellion or Revolution, and Cheers Echoing From the Edge.