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Receive critical news about the state of the war in Hernand.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Blazing Beacon
Chapter
Chapter 6
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
5-10 min
Location
Howling Hill, Hernand Castle
Prerequisites
Complete Black and White
Walkthrough
- 1Return to Howling Hill and approach the main tents where allies await
- 2Speak with the soldier to receive critical military briefing
- 3Travel to Hernand Castle and climb the stairs inside
- 4Walk through the hallway and meet Marquis Serkis at the end
- 5Receive information about the Black Bears assault on the road to Calphade
Tips
- This is a narrative-focused quest with no combat — enjoy the story cutscenes
- Talk to every soldier in the camps to piece together the war situation
- Marquis Serkis will explain the broader context of the invasion
- After this quest, prepare for intense battlefield combat in 'To the Battlefield'
NPCs Involved
- Marquis Serkis
- Duke Celeste
- Soldier
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Last updated: March 2026