
Where Rumors Gather
CommonQuests

Investigate the local rumors circulating through Hernand to uncover leads.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Trials of Kindness
Chapter
Chapter 1
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
5-10 min
Location
Hernand Tavern
Prerequisites
Complete Unknown Space
Walkthrough
- 1From your tent, head south to the Hernand Tavern marker on the map
- 2Enter the tavern building
- 3Locate the guard sitting at a table inside the tavern
- 4Target him with L1/LB and press X/A to initiate arm wrestling
- 5Mash the Square/X button rapidly to fill the meter red
- 6When quick-time events appear, press the prompted button within the window
- 7Win the arm wrestling match
- 8Exchange words with your opponent to complete the quest
Tips
- This is the arm wrestling minigame from Trials of Kindness — same mechanic
- No penalty for losing — you can retry immediately
- Button mashing matters more than timing for most of the match
- Quick-time prompts appear at specific points — watch for on-screen indicators
- Talking to the guard initiates the challenge automatically
NPCs Involved
- Guard
Rewards
1.00 Silver
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Last updated: March 2026