The Face Behind the Mask
EpicQuests
Investigate a mysterious masked figure near the homestead and uncover their true identity.
Type
Main Story
Chapter
Chapter 3
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Hard
Estimated Time
30-45 minutes
Location
Glenbright Manor / Mountain of Frozen Souls
Prerequisites
Complete Homestead
Walkthrough
- 1Return to Greymane Camp at Howling Hill and speak with Marius at the campfire
- 2Travel to Glenbright Manor in Grace Estate—the manor is under attack when you arrive
- 3Defeat the ambushers attacking the manor entrance
- 4Investigate the second floor study where you'll find a wounded servant and the Iron Door Key
- 5Unlock the Tracking mechanic by pointing your Lantern at the open window near the servant
- 6Follow the yellow trail using your Lantern, tracking the Devil of the Reed Field
- 7Navigate to Reedfield Graves while avoiding or defeating ambushers in farmhouse areas
- 8Continue tracking the Devil across Mountain of Frozen Souls to an open altar area
- 9Examine the altar to discover a doll and unlock the boss arena
- 10Engage the Reed Devil in a two-phase boss fight—parry quick slashes and counter-attack
- 11Defeat the Reed Devil to complete the story block
Tips
- Stock up on 50-100 Grilled Meat before confronting the Reed Devil boss
- The Tracking mechanic unlocks Lantern aiming—point it to yellow trails to follow enemies
- You can skip the farm ambushers by going around the houses instead of through them
- Reed Devil uses quick slashes—parry repeatedly and counter-attack for consistent damage
- You learn the Swift Stab skill during this boss fight, unlocking new combat options
- Mountain area fights give massive Abyss Artifact XP—worth the challenge if you need resources
NPCs Involved
- Kliff
- Marius
- Duane
- Wounded Servant
Rewards
Sunset Reed Cloth Gloves
Swift Stab Skill
Hernandian Contribution XP
x600
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Last updated: March 2026