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Matthias is an early-game soldier boss in Crimson Desert encountered in the Hernand town square. Described as the captain of the Wandering Freeswords, he challenges Kliff to a duel using long sword charge attacks. The fight serves as a combat tutorial.

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Walkthrough for Awestruck, the fifth main quest in Chapter 2: Golden Greed of Crimson Desert. Covers the meeting with Barden Middler after the Matthias duel.

Barden Middler is a central figure in Calphade who recruits Kliff to fight in the Calphade Rebellion against the traitor Cassius Morten. He also appears as a quest giver in Hernand's brigand investigation.

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Walkthrough for the To the Battlefield main quest in Crimson Desert Chapter 6. Covers following the guide, investigating the attack, and reaching Calphade.

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