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Woman in White
March 27, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Woman in White is the final main quest of Chapter 1: The First Encounter in Crimson Desert. After restoring balance to the Abyss, Kliff meets White Crow the Witch at the Ethereal Pathway. She reveals herself as the guardian of the Abyss and cosmic order, then grants Kliff the Flight ability. Kliff uses this new power to leap from the Abyss cliffs and glide back to the City of Hernand. Completing this quest unlocks Chapter 2: Golden Greed.
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Chapter | Chapter 1: The First Encounter, Trace |
Region | |
Location | |
Previous Quest | |
Next Quest | Where the Light Leads (Chapter 2) |
Requirements | Complete Abyss Without Balance |
Item | Details |
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Health restoration item | |
Collectible artifact | |
Shining Shai Pendant | Upgraded version of Shai's Pendant from Heart Beyond Borders |
Character | Role |
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Appears to encourage Kliff to jump from the cliff edge | |
The quest begins immediately after Abyss Without Balance. Walk forward along the Ethereal Pathway. A cutscene triggers where White Crow the Witch reveals her identity. She explains that she is the guardian of the Abyss and protector of cosmic order. She has been watching Kliff's journey and deems him worthy of the Flight ability. She grants it to him during the conversation.
After the cutscene, Kliff stands at the edge of a cliff overlooking the land below. Alustin appears briefly to reassure Kliff that the jump is safe. Walk to the edge and leap off. During the fall, a quick-time event triggers: press Square (PlayStation) or X (Xbox) to deploy the Flight ability.
Once Flight activates, Kliff spreads wings of energy and begins gliding. Manage your stamina carefully during the descent. Stamina drains while gliding and needs to recharge if depleted. The camera is generally forgiving and points you toward the City of Hernand below. Aim for the town and land safely.
After landing, you are back in the City of Hernand. The quest completes and Chapter 1: The First Encounter concludes. Chapter 2: Golden Greed becomes available, beginning with the quest "Where the Light Leads."
Flight is one of the most useful traversal abilities in the game. Key details:
Activate Flight by pressing the designated button while airborne (after jumping from a ledge or high point).
Stamina drains while gliding. When it runs out, Kliff drops and the ability needs time to recharge.
Flight can be used from any high point in the open world, not just Abyss locations.
Combine Flight with the Abyss Nexus fast travel system for efficient long-distance travel.
Watch your stamina gauge during the glide. If you run out mid-air over a dangerous area, you take fall damage. Aim for the town early and glide at a gentle downward angle.
The QTE to deploy Flight has a generous timing window, but do not miss it or Kliff will fall without wings.
Shai's Pendant from Heart Beyond Borders upgrades to the Shining Shai Pendant during this quest. Check your inventory to confirm you received it.
After completing this quest, the full open world opens up significantly. Consider returning to any Sealed Abyss Artifacts or side quests you skipped before moving to Chapter 2.
When Kliff meets White Crow at the Ethereal Pathway, she provides the most explicit explanation of her role so far. She describes herself as "a guardian of the Abyss and a protector of the cosmic order." She has been monitoring Kliff's actions throughout Chapter 1 and considers his willingness to help strangers (the Trials of Kindness) proof that he is worthy of the Flight ability. This is the first time White Crow appears in her true form rather than disguised as a bird or a bound noblewoman.
The Flight ability is one of the most important traversal skills in the game. Key details about how it works:
Mechanic | Detail |
|---|---|
Activation | Press Square (PlayStation) or X (Xbox) while airborne after jumping from a ledge or high point |
Stamina Cost | Gliding continuously drains stamina; the gauge turns red when depleted |
Recovery | When stamina is fully depleted, Flight deactivates and Kliff drops; stamina must recharge before reuse |
Usage | Available from any high point in the open world, not limited to Abyss locations |
Synergy | Combine with Abyss Nexus fast travel for efficient long-distance traversal |
After White Crow grants the Flight ability, Kliff stands at the edge of a cliff looking down at the distant landscape below. Alustin appears briefly and provides reassurance: he confirms that "the wings will not fail him." Despite this encouragement, the game presents the moment with appropriate tension. Kliff must manually walk to the edge and leap. During the fall, a quick-time event prompts you to press Square/X to deploy Flight. The timing window is generous, but missing it results in a fall that requires restarting from the cliff edge.
During this quest, the Shai's Pendant obtained from Heart Beyond Borders upgrades into the Shining Shai Pendant. Check your inventory after completing the quest to confirm the upgrade. The Shining version has improved stats and plays a role in later story content. If you missed picking up Shai's Pendant during Heart Beyond Borders, this upgrade does not occur, so backtracking to collect it before finishing Chapter 1 is recommended.
The glide from the Abyss cliffs to the City of Hernand is a scripted sequence, but you still have control over your descent angle and direction. Aim toward the city early and maintain a gentle downward angle to maximize the distance covered before stamina depletes. The camera assists by pointing you roughly toward Hernand, but steering manually ensures a clean landing. Upon touching down, Chapter 1: The First Encounter concludes and Chapter 2: Golden Greed becomes available with the quest "Where the Light Leads."
