Where Rumors Gather Crimson Desert Quest Guide
The first Chapter 1 quest. Walk the city, grab side quests from the notice board, and win an arm wrestling match in the Hernand Inn.
What Is Where Rumors Gather in Crimson Desert
Where Rumors Gather is the first Main Quest in Chapter 1 of Crimson Desert, starting right when you get to the camp outside the City of Hernand. The Prologue is done. Now Kliff needs information, and a tavern is as good a place as any to start looking.
Two objectives here, both short. You're walking through the city, picking things up along the way, and eventually ending up in the Hernand Inn for an arm wrestling match. Don't skip the shops and notice boards on your way through; there's side content you can grab now that won't wait forever.
Where Rumors Gather Quest Objectives
- 01 Look around Hernand Tavern
- 02 Try arm wrestling
Full Walkthrough
01 Look Around Hernand Tavern
Coming in from the northwest, you'll see the Royal Trading Post near the walls of Hernand Castle. Bentley, the royal trading manager for Hernand, is nearby doing business with other NPCs. Worth noting: greeting certain characters builds trust with them. If you try to walk into Hernand Castle to the south and greet the guards, they'll turn you away because of how you're dressed.
Head south into the city. Near the wrecked carriages outside Bluemont Manor, you'll find a Jindo and a White Dog that you can pet to add both breeds to your knowledge. The notice board in front of Bluemont Manor has requests from Renee and Turnali available now. Rhett's Request will appear there as well, either on its own or after you complete one of the other two.
The Hernand Inn is southeast of the Hernand Bank, right next to the Tailor's Shop and Equipment Shop. Stop at the shops if you want. Most items will show as ??? at this point, but hovering over them still logs them to your knowledge.
02 Try Arm Wrestling
Inside the inn, find the guard in the middle of the room and start an arm wrestling match. Tap Square (PS) / X (Xbox) repeatedly to fill the gauge red and win. The quest ends after you and your opponent exchange a few words. Short fight, clean finish.
All NPCs in Where Rumors Gather Crimson Desert
| NPC | Location | What They Do in This Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley | Near the Royal Trading Post, northwest of city | Royal trading manager for Hernand; seen conducting business |
| Dahlia | City of Hernand | Notable NPC present during this quest |