Cradle of Defense
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The villages of southern Calphade are the cradle of the city's survival. Reclaim this vital land from the enemy's clutches.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Under the Banner Pike Again
Chapter
Chapter 6
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Hard
Estimated Time
15-20 min
Location
Siege Armory, Gunpowder Mill, Thalwynd
Prerequisites
Complete Blazing Beacon
Game files list: Animal Schedule
Objectives
- 1Duncan's Request
Walkthrough
- 1Travel to the Calphade Siege Armory in the marked location
- 2Use Nature's Grasp (Y+B or Triangle+Circle) to lift the fallen Calphadean banner
- 3Carry the banner up to the banner stand platform and place it using L1+Square or LB+X
- 4Head south to the Gunpowder Mill location and locate the second fallen banner
- 5Clear the elite enemies surrounding the banner before attempting to carry it
- 6Use Nature's Grasp to pick up the banner and carry it to the stand, placing it to clear the area
- 7Travel north to Thalwynd and find the third banner in the alleyway beside a building
- 8Clear enemy forces at Thalwynd before raising the final banner into its slot
Tips
- Nature's Grasp slows time when active — use this window to navigate past standing enemies safely
- Artillery towers at Thalwynd pose a hazard while carrying banners — stay mobile
- The Tauria Curved Sword weapon is highly recommended for this combat-heavy quest
- If you drop a banner, pick it up immediately using Nature's Grasp again
- Clear enemies methodically at each location — do not rush banner placement
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Last updated: March 2026