Overview
Troubled Count is the second faction quest in the Estate in Dismay chain for House Roberts in the Duchy of Hernand. After proving himself by clearing the cask house in First Trial of Trust, Kliff is invited to Bluemont Manor to meet Count Leon Roberts in person. The Count explains that his family's quarry has been seized by Bleed Bandits and asks Kliff to reclaim it.
Quest Details
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Type | Faction Quest |
Faction | |
Quest Chain | Estate in Dismay (2nd quest) |
Quest Giver | Erich (House Roberts's caretaker) |
Location | |
Previous Quest | |
Next Quest |
Objectives
Travel to Bluemont Manor in the City of Hernand
Speak with Erich at the manor entrance
Enter the manor and speak with Count Roberts (Leon Roberts) on the second floor
Listen to the Count's concerns about Karin Quarry
Walkthrough
After completing First Trial of Trust, return to the City of Hernand and locate Bluemont Manor near the Plaza. Erich greets you at the entrance, expressing the Count's satisfaction with your earlier actions against the Bleed Bandits at the cask house south of the city. He directs you inside to meet Count Roberts.
Inside the manor, Count Leon Roberts waits on the second floor. He acknowledges Kliff's growing reputation, remarking that you "certainly look the part of someone who took back his cask house." The Count explains that Karin Quarry, the Roberts family quarry, has been overrun by the same Bleed Bandits that occupied his cask house. The quarry is essential to the estate's finances, and Roberts promises generous compensation if Kliff can reclaim it. This sets up the next quest in the chain, Stolen Quarry.
Before heading to the quarry, the game warns you to prepare for a difficult fight ahead. Karin Quarry is a large facility with dozens of bandits, so stocking up on food, upgrading your armor, and investing in key skills (particularly Level 3 Force Palm) is strongly recommended before making the trip north.
Rewards
Reward | Details |
|---|---|
Karin Quarry Knowledge | Location of Karin Quarry is revealed on the map |
This quest has no Silver or Contribution EXP rewards. Its purpose is to advance the storyline and unlock the next quest.
Estate in Dismay Quest Chain
Troubled Count is the second of four quests in the Estate in Dismay sub-arc, which forms part of the House Roberts faction questline. The complete chain is as follows:
Order | Quest | Summary |
|---|---|---|
1st | Clear the cask house of Bleed Bandits south of Hernand | |
2nd | Troubled Count | Meet Count Roberts at Bluemont Manor; learn about Karin Quarry |
3rd | Liberate Karin Quarry and defeat Marni's Excavatron | |
4th | Extract the buried relic using the quarry crane | |
5th | Return to Count Roberts for final rewards |
Completing the full chain rewards 3 Azurite, 3 Bloodstone, and an Engraved Gold Earring (increases defense and movement speed) from the final quest, A Count's Honor.
Tips
This is a dialogue-only quest with no combat. Take the opportunity to explore Bluemont Manor and interact with NPCs inside.
Pay attention to Count Roberts's dialogue; it provides context for the entire Estate in Dismay chain.
After this quest, Stolen Quarry becomes available immediately. That quest contains a boss fight against Marni's Excavatron, so prepare accordingly before heading to Karin Quarry.
While at Bluemont Manor, look for strongboxes that contain bonus loot. Solving their puzzles yields useful early-game rewards.
Completion
The Bleed Bandits continue to occupy other parts of the Roberts estate. The Count requested your help in reclaiming Karin Quarry.