
Crossroads of Succession
EpicQuests

A side quest from the Pailune Militia faction.
Type
Side Quest
Faction
Pailune Militia
Difficulty
Hard
Estimated Time
35-50 minutes
Location
Steinnfell Fortress, Fort Askelund, House Byron Estate
Walkthrough
- 1Accept Crossroads of Succession from the Pailune Militia chain.
- 2Assault Steinnfell Fortress and defeat the Black Bear Captain.
- 3Clear gate, barracks, and Torvak camp to secure Steinnfell.
- 4Speak with the Pailunese Refugee in the fortress interior.
- 5Hunt the White Bear of the High Mountain when prompted.
- 6Advance to Fort Askelund and clear enemies at the gate.
- 7Defeat foes at House Byron's secluded property and secure refugees.
- 8Report to Clemens to conclude the succession operation.
Tips
- Complete each liberation zone fully before moving to next.
- Mount travel shortens backtracking between fortress objectives.
- Save burst skills for captains and named elite targets.
- Stock healing items; this chain has many consecutive battles.
- Check map markers often; several objectives unlock in sequence.
NPCs Involved
- Clemens
- Garred
- Rodrick
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Last updated: March 2026