Old Friend
CommonQuests
Reunite with an old friend who brings news from the past.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Homestead
Chapter
Chapter 3
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
5-10 minutes
Location
Back Alleys of Hernand
Prerequisites
Complete The End of Greed
Walkthrough
- 1Go to northern back alleys of Hernand following the quest marker
- 2Find Marius leaning against a wall in the alley
- 3Speak with Marius to trigger dialogue and learn about his situation
- 4Complete the conversation — Marius reveals he carries news from the past
- 5Head to next objective: Marquis Serkis at Oakenshield Manor
Tips
- This is a very short story-focused quest — no combat or complex mechanics involved
- The back alley location is marked on your map, making it easy to find
- Marius is a key character in the Homestead story — listen carefully to dialogue
- No rewards in this quest itself — it's a narrative setup for First Step to Rebuilding
- You can't miss this; talking to Marius is mandatory to progress
NPCs Involved
- Marius
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Last updated: March 2026