Close Threat
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Join Shakatu to expose the Goldleaf traitor and end the Extinguishing the Last Flames arc.
Type
Faction
Faction
Goldleaf Merchant Guild
Chapter
Extinguishing the Last Flames
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
12-16 minutes
Location
Goldleaf Guild Hall and North Road Hideout, Hernand
Prerequisites
Complete Blique, the Horse Manager & Grimzle, the Ledger Manager & Kathan, the Goldleaf Private Soldier & Nogle, the Trade Manager & Skrav, the Trade Manager
Walkthrough
- 1Meet Shakatu at the Goldleaf guild hall in Hernand.
- 2Review the reports gathered from the five managers.
- 3Follow the marker to the traitor hideout outside town.
- 4Defeat the traitor and escorts guarding the escape path.
- 5Loot proof of betrayal from the traitor's body.
- 6Return to Shakatu to close the case and claim rewards.
Tips
- Use a stun skill early so the traitor cannot sprint away.
- Clear escorts first if ranged fire keeps interrupting you.
- Repair gear before leaving town; this fight is longer.
- Keep one outfit slot free for the Banquet Cloak reward.
NPCs Involved
- Shakatu
- Goldleaf Traitor
Rewards
Hernandian Banquet Cloak
Kinetic Art - Counterweight
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Last updated: March 2026