Faked Tears
CommonQuests
See through the faked tears and uncover the deception.
Type
Faction
Faction
Hernand Requests
Chapter
Tales from the Corners of Hernand
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
8-12 min
Location
Southeast of Inksworth Bindery
Prerequisites
Talk to the Stranger on the side of the road
Walkthrough
- 1Locate a Stranger near Inksworth Bindery asking for help
- 2Listen to her story about needing to gather herbs for her sick child
- 3Follow her as she leads you to where the child supposedly collapsed
- 4Realize the deception when she mentions people from Sunset Valley rarely get help
- 5Prepare for combat as Reed Devil Minions ambush you from hiding
- 6Defeat all enemies to complete and expose the trap
Tips
- The woman's backstory is a setup—don't trust her explanation
- Reed Devil Minions deal moderate damage—keep your distance and use ranged attacks
- This is a short ambush encounter—comes down quickly after initial dialog
- No material rewards, but completion counts toward quest achievement
NPCs Involved
- Stranger
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Last updated: March 2026