Overview
Where Rumors Gather is the first main quest of Chapter 1: The First Encounter in Crimson Desert. Kliff has arrived at the City of Hernand and needs to enter the tavern to gather information about the Black Bears. The quest is light on combat and heavy on exploration, ending with an arm wrestling mini-game against a local guard. Several side quests also become available from the notice board.
Quest Details
Detail | Information |
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Chapter | Chapter 1: The First Encounter, Trials of Kindness |
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Requirements | Complete the Prologue |
Rewards | 1.00 Silver |
Walkthrough
Look Around Hernand Tavern
The quest begins at the Royal Trading Post near Hernand Castle's outer walls. Bentley, the royal trading manager, conducts business nearby. You can greet various NPCs along the way to build trust.
Head south through the town following the minimap marker. Along the way, you pass wrecked carriages near Bluemont Manor where a Jindo and a White Dog can be found. A notice board by the road displays requests from Renee and Turnali, both of which unlock as side quests. Rhett's Request unlocks after completing either of those two.
The Hernand Inn is southeast of the Hernand Bank, with shops lining the adjacent streets. Enter the tavern building to proceed.
Try Arm Wrestling
Inside the tavern, approach the guard seated at a table. Use the aim button (L1/LB) then the interact button (X/A) to start the arm wrestling challenge.
The mini-game works as follows: mash the action button (Square on PlayStation, X on Xbox) rapidly to fill your gauge with red. At certain intervals, a quick-time event triggers and you must press the correct button within the displayed window. Keep filling the gauge until it is completely red to win. After winning, you exchange sportsmanlike words with the guard and the quest completes.
Side Quests Available
Quest | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|
Renee's Request | Notice board | Available immediately |
Turnali's Request | Notice board | Available immediately |
Rhett's Request | Notice board | Unlocks after completing Renee's or Turnali's Request |
Notable NPCs
NPC | Location | Role |
|---|---|---|
Bentley | Royal Trading Post | Royal trading manager |
City of Hernand | NPC encountered during exploration |
Tips
Explore the city thoroughly before heading to the tavern. Hernand has shops, a bank, and NPCs that offer useful interactions.
Check the notice board for side quests. Renee's Request and Turnali's Request provide silver and Contribution XP that help in Chapter 1.
For arm wrestling, focus on consistent mashing rather than speed bursts. The QTE windows are generous, so save your button-press energy for the final push.