A Gentle Touch
CommonQuests
Sometimes the gentlest approach yields the greatest results.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Pioneering
Chapter
Chapter 3
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
5 minutes
Location
Howling Hill
Prerequisites
Complete Rumors from the Sawmill
Walkthrough
- 1Return to Howling Hill camp from the Sawmill
- 2Locate the dragon head totem shrine at the camp
- 3Examine the totem statue to the left of the shrine
- 4Check the letter left at the shrine
- 5Open your inventory and find Shakatu's Letter (purple letter)
- 6Examine the letter to learn about Camp Expansion mechanics
Tips
- Camp shrine has the dragon head totem — unmissable landmark
- Shakatu's Letter introduces Camp Expansion as a key mechanic
- Reading the letter advances story progression and unlocks Bustling Hill
- Camp Expansion allows you to house more comrades and expand facilities
NPCs Involved
- Luke
- Shakatu
Rewards
200 Grain Camp Resources
Copper
x200
Thick Hide
x6
Iron Ore
x5
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Last updated: March 2026