Blazing Beacon
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Light the blazing beacon to rally forces as news of an incoming threat arrives. Prepare for the coming battle.
Type
Main Story
Chapter
Chapter 6
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
25-30 minutes
Location
Hernand Castle, Howling Hill, Calphade Gate
Prerequisites
Complete Black and White
Walkthrough
- 1Speak with a soldier at Howling Hill camp
- 2Meet Marquis Serkis on the second floor of Hernand Castle (turn right from entrance)
- 3Travel northwest to the beacon, ascending the mountain path
- 4Encounter Black Bears at an ambush site — defeat or evade them
- 5Proceed to Calphade Gate and meet Barden Middler
- 6Head north to an allied outpost and follow a scout on horseback
- 7Locate the fallen Calphadean Banner using Nature's Grasp
- 8Carry the banner up wooden platforms and place it in the designated slot
- 9Repeat banner placement at two additional locations across the battlefield
- 10Each banner placement clears enemies from that area
Tips
- This quest introduces banner placement mechanics — key to the Blazing Beacon arc
- Use Nature's Grasp (Y+B or Triangle+Circle) to lift fallen banners
- Each banner clears a section of the battlefield, reducing enemy encounters
- Follow the soldier guide closely to locate the next objective
- Stock healing items before engaging Black Bears at the ambush site
NPCs Involved
- Marquis Serkis
- Barden Middler
- Soldier
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Last updated: March 2026