
Shadow Cast Over the River
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A dark shadow falls over the river as danger approaches Hernand.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Hernand in Chaos
Chapter
Chapter 2
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
10-15 min
Location
Springtide Mill
Prerequisites
Complete Awestruck
Walkthrough
- 1Travel to Springtide Mill to the west of Hernand
- 2Approach the bridge controlled by Bleed Bandits to trigger combat
- 3Clear out bandits on the bridge side — use arrows on the mounted bandit to avoid hitting the horse
- 4Check the encampment off the side of the bridge if enemies remain in the area
- 5Defeat all bandits occupying the mill location
- 6The quest completes once the enemy control percentage reaches 0%
Tips
- The mounted bandit is a ranged enemy — use arrows to eliminate him without hitting the horse
- Harming the horse triggers a bounty system penalty — always use ranged attacks or crowd control
- A progress bar on the left tracks enemy control percentage — aim for 0% to complete the quest
- If you can't find remaining enemies, check the encampment off the side of the bridge
- This quest introduces location capture mechanics used throughout Chapter 2
- The floodgate and bridge are key to Hernand's survival — this mission sets up the town's fate
NPCs Involved
- Barden Middler
Rewards
Standard Inventory Expansion Tool
Toasted Grains
x10
Grilled Fruit
x5
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Last updated: March 2026