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A colossal serpent revered as the god of wisdom. It sought to restore balance to the world but was sealed away by the Ancients. When a rift formed in the Abyss, it awakened once more. Its power is now

A village that is a gateway along the pilgrimage route. It formed around the Great Gate of Urdavah that leads to Varnia. Dead dragons were revered as sacred, believed to become stars that foret

A holy city in the northern Crimson Desert. They worship Atima, not Solumen, and since ancient times, it has been a home to religious devotees seeking spiritual growth and closeness to the divine. Eve

A tribe of the Wayward Woods northwest of Pailune. They have the unusual custom of building dwellings in the trees. They are not completely cut off from other tribes, but they are especially hostile t

The count's house of Demeniss. A distinguished noble house that represents the Kingdom of Demeniss, they have always devoted themselves to the kingdom's people. When Caliburn and Bastier began gatheri

A tribe north of Pailune. They live as one people divided by a river into two villages: Totemfelt and Skallcove. Though bound as a single tribe, their cultures differ. Totemfelt carves wooden totems h

The count's house of Demeniss. They are known as Grand General Bastier's most active patron, infamous enough to be called his "Black Strongbox." Their influence in domestic affairs runs deep, and they

Also known as the Righteous Inquisitors. The Righteous Tribunal was originally an inspection body meant to prevent corruption within the kingdom, but it has now degenerated into a faction loyal to Bas

A faction led by Ludvig. They once lived in Pailune alongside the Greymanes, but when the Black Bears drove Greymane out, they revealed their true intentions. As if they had been waiting, they swore l

The count's house of Demeniss. They have accumulated immense wealth over many long years and have long wielded major influence in Demeniss high society. They have maintained a long-standing friendship

A massive production workshop located in Dewhaven. It is one of the three pillars that make up Delesyia. Unlike Marni, who dreams of a society centered on machines, they insist machines must ex

A group that ensures happiness at Pywel's tables. They have the capacity to mass-produce chocolate. Even the Jara, who are skeptical about adopting Delesyia's machines, eagerly import their chocolate.

A nomadic band that roams the Crimson Desert, preying on travelers. Because they must water the boars they ride, they claim a vast territory that includes wetlands as their base. Many hail from Kharon

Followers of Draven, the Crowcaller. They learn the techniques of slaughter from Draven, receive a portion of his authority, and wield wicked sorcery. They resemble Draven not only in their combat sty

A secretive religion from the East. The Chief Monk who leads Jijeong Temple is said to have crossed over from the eastern continent to spread its teachings. It imparts spiritual guidance through sermo

Poachers who tear through the Wayward Woods in pursuit of woodland spirits. With few people ever setting foot there, the Wayward Woods' Woodland Spirits became objects of curiosity. The Mistwood Hunte

The ducal house that governs southern Demeniss. A house that swears loyalty to the Royal House Thorel, they openly oppose Caliburn and Bastier, who seized Demeniss by force. They possess both the powe

A trade company active in the Crimson Desert. They mainly trade exotic goods from Varnia via the Saltroad. They are especially famous for handling rare treasures. They are highly regarded among other

The academy that leads Delesyia's mechanization. Marni dreamed of a world where machines would replace all human labor. Such radical ideas were not easily accepted in Dewhaven and Gorthak. Marni found

The capital of Pailune and the tribes that surround it. Once branded barbarians, the northerners united under Jian's rule and achieved unprecedented prosperity, but the peace did not last. After Jian

A resistance force also known as the Beighen Militia. Even after Jian's death and the disappearance of the Greymanes who once safeguarded Pailune, the people did not simply surrender. They fell back t

A tribe that lives in the most prosperous village in the Crimson Desert. They live in Arcosa, a town overflowing with water and resources. However, they are constantly attacked by bandits who covet it

A prayer hall standing at the center of the holy city of Varnia. It is a place where high-ranking believers can freely engage in philosophical debate. They constantly explore doctrines that conflict w

A tribe of Pailune's rugged western mountain range. One of the most barren and isolated regions in Pailune, they worship the mountain spirit of the snowy peaks. In the past, a custom once held that af

Unclaimed lands across the vast desert. The Crimson Desert is not a unified nation, unlike Hernand or Demeniss, and no one can rightfully claim the entire region as their territory. Many live outside

A ruthless pirate crew led by Sir Catfish. They revere Sir Catfish, born from human experimentation, with near-fanatical devotion. Roaming the seas in pursuit of slaughter and plunder, they have left

Bandits that ride giant iguanas. They are centered around dwarves clad in distinctive full-body armor that protects them from head to toe. Mounted on iguanas, they move swiftly and sustain themselves

A tribe at the southeastern edge of Pailune. They live near the border with Demeniss, but the Kingshield Mountains make direct contact with the outside world difficult. Thanks to that isolation, their

The most vicious tribe in the Crimson Desert. The entire tribe operates as a single bandit gang. Unlike other bandits, who mainly operate in the desert, they use their numbers to attack even Demeniss

An organization created to conquer the skies of Delesyia. Marni sought to imitate everything found in nature, and the sky was no exception. The airships that rose into the heavens inspired awe, but as

A merchant collective active throughout Demeniss. They rival the Goldleaf Merchant Guild in both scale and wealth, yet unlike that purely profit-driven faction, the Silvermoon Trade Collective values

A merchant company active in Delesyia. They broker trade by relaying resources from other regions and Delesyia's many manufactured goods. Because Delesyia's people can obtain high-quality products tha

An organization that studies the ecology of the Crimson Desert. Because of its unique climate, the Crimson Desert is home to distinctive plants and animals within Pywel. Recently, they have been inves

A tribe north of Pailune. Though their history is long, their standing is no longer what it once was, and they lacked even the strength to resist the Jackals' and Black Bears' tyranny. The invaders mo

The exiled, the infamous, and the outcasts of the world have all drifted to the desert, banding together to form a faction. Yet here, there's no true sense of belonging. In Muiquun, your past and your

An academic institution devoted to mechanical engineering. They follow and study Marni's technology, but no one has the talent to fully understand his advanced knowledge, so progress is slow. Marni's

A group investigating ruins in the rainforest. The artifacts there have a primitive yet exotic style and are traded for high prices among the upper class. Countless bandit gangs, drawn by rumor, are w

A faction that displays the destructive power of Delesyia's technology. When technology is researched and machines are built, there must also be those who mobilize them and take them to the battlefiel

The residents of Tinkerton and Timberton. Proud of their city of technology, they grandly named their community gathering the "Zenith Society," but they leisurely admire the night sky instead of condu

Bandits that occupy the widest territory. Every denizen of the Crimson Desert is familiar with the Sandfang Bandits' infamy. They are organized around goblins who tame and ride ferocious wolves. Their
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