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Overview

Truth and Lies is a main quest in Crimson Desert and the fifth mission of Chapter 11: Truth and Reality, serving as the narrative climax of the Brave New World sub-chapter. Kliff confronts the individuals responsible for orchestrating the conflict across Pywel. The truth emerges that the wars and political upheaval plaguing the continent were not random. They were engineered by a faction within Delesyia seeking to exploit The Abyss for its own purposes.

Quest Details

Objectives

1. Enter the now-accessible fortress

2. Navigate to the inner chamber

3. Confront the conspirators (extended cutscene)

4. Process the revelations with your companions

Walkthrough

With the three fortress keys activated, the fortress defenses are down. Enter through the main gate and follow the path to the inner chamber. There is no combat in this quest. The entire sequence is built around a major narrative reveal.

An extended cutscene plays in which Kliff confronts members of the Delesyian faction responsible for engineering the continent's conflicts. They explain their rationale: by weakening the barrier between the physical world and the Abyss through war and suffering, they believe they can harness the Abyss's power to elevate Delesyia above all other nations.

After the confrontation, Kliff regroups with his companions outside. A dialogue sequence follows where the group processes what they have learned and plans their next move. This transitions the story into the Foreboding Shadow sub-chapter.

Key Story Revelations

• The Delesyian conspiracy has been deliberately engineering wars across Pywel to weaken the barrier between the physical world and the Abyss.

• The conflicts in Hernand, Pailune, and the eastern regions were all orchestrated as part of this plan.

• The conspirators seek to control the Abyss itself, believing it will grant them unlimited power.

• Kliff's unique Abyss connection makes him both a threat and a potential tool for the conspiracy.

Tips

• There is no combat in this quest. Focus on the story dialogue, as the revelations here contextualize much of what happened in earlier chapters.

• After the cutscenes, explore the fortress before leaving. There are lore entries and collectibles in the side rooms.

Related Quests

• Fortress Keys

• Master of a Forgotten Land