Where Misery Gathers
RareQuests◆ game data
True to the marshal's word, the mood in the village is tense. A string of suspicious incidents seems to be at the root of it all. Check the notice board to get the full picture.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Hernand in Chaos
Chapter
Chapter 2
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
15-20 min
Location
Springtide Mill
Prerequisites
Complete Shadow Cast Over the River
Game files list: Re-Blockade - Fort Anvil
Objectives
- 1The One and Only, Diederik
Walkthrough
- 1Go to Springtide Mill and approach the notice boards
- 2Pick up the 'Missing Cows' poster and examine it using Square/X1
- 3Pick up the 'Horn Thief' poster and examine it
- 4Pick up the 'Missing Wooly' poster and examine it
- 5Pick up the 'Strange Noises from the Cave' poster and examine it
- 6Complete the four linked quests that unlock after examining the posters
Tips
- This quest is a hub that unlocks four separate investigations
- Examine all four posters thoroughly — each reveals a different quest
- You can complete the four linked quests in any order
- No enemies to defeat in this quest — it's investigation-only
- Talk to NPCs around Springtide Mill for hints about each poster
NPCs Involved
- Local NPCs
Featured in Guides
- Crimson Desert Beginner Guide: 10 Things to Do FirstSkip the rookie mistakes. The 10 most important things to do first in Crimson Desert — controller setup, stat priority, inventory, food, fast travel, and silver.
- Crimson Desert: How to Make Silver Fast (Silver Farming Guide)10 proven ways to farm Silver fast in Crimson Desert — from a free 190-Silver Gold Bar in your first hour to passive bank investments and Golden Apple loops.
- Crimson Desert Inventory Guide — Hernand Commissions, +10 Bag, Greymane 81-Slot PathNo storage chests exist anywhere. Maximize bag slots: +3 per Commission quest, +10 from a hidden Extra Large Bag, +81 from all 27 Greymane Commissions. Full route inside.
- Crimson Desert Bounties Guide — Live Capture, Double Loads, 2x SilverBounties pay 2x for live capture vs kill. Tackle, punch 3 times to confess, then load TWO outlaws onto your horse. ~10 silver each, 10-20 min loops.
Last updated: March 2026