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Unfamiliar Lands
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Unfamiliar Lands is the first main quest in Crimson Desert, kicking off the Prologue: Dead of Night chapter. The Greymanes are mourning their fallen comrades after a brutal Black Bear ambush. Kliff pays his respects at the graves, speaks with his companions, and enters the cabin where the survivors have gathered. The quest ends with a wounded messenger arriving to deliver devastating news: the Greymane leader Jian has been killed, and another ambush is already underway.
Detail | Information |
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Chapter | Prologue: Dead of Night, Ambush |
Region | |
Location | |
Previous Quest | None (game start) |
Next Quest | |
Requirements | None |
Rewards | None |
Character | Role |
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Protagonist; player character | |
Greymane companion; mourns with Kliff at the graves | |
Greymane scout; plans to investigate in town for leads on the Black Bears | |
Greymane member; suspects the attack's timing points to betrayal | |
Greymane companion; inside the cabin preparing dinner | |
Greymane companion; inside the cabin with the others | |
Greymane member; at the cabin | |
Greymane member; at the cabin |
The quest begins at the top of a hill overlooking the Hills of No Return. Walk downhill toward the cabin visible on the left side of the starting area. Oongka is standing outside near the cabin entrance. You can optionally interact with him by holding the aim button (L1/LB) and pressing the interact button (Square/X). He is mourning alongside Kliff for a fallen Greymane named Giles.
Follow the red marker on your minimap to find Ross, who is leaning against a tree south of the cabin near the graves. Ross does not share the general grief quietly. He expresses suspicion about the ambush, pointing out that it happened right when many Greymanes were away from camp. He believes someone tipped off the Black Bears, though he has no proof yet.
The next marker leads to Marius, who is near the horses. Marius tells Kliff he plans to head into town to dig up information on the Black Bears and promises to come back with leads. This short conversation sets up his role as the group's intelligence gatherer for the early chapters.
Return to the cabin with Oongka and head inside. Shane, Yann, Naira, and Duane are there, preparing dinner and recovering from the earlier attack. A cutscene triggers: a badly wounded Greymane stumbles in and delivers grim news. The Greymane leader, Jian, has fallen, and the Black Bears are attacking again. This directly leads into the next quest, In Ashes.
This is a tutorial quest with no combat. Take your time exploring the hill and the cabin surroundings.
Talking to Oongka outside the cabin is optional but adds context to the Greymanes' situation.
Pay attention to Ross's suspicion about a possible traitor. This thread becomes relevant later in the story.
