
Bustling Hill
CommonQuests

The hill comes alive with activity as the settlement grows.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Pioneering
Chapter
Chapter 3
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
25 minutes (18 ingame hours + 2 minutes active play)
Location
Howling Hill
Prerequisites
Complete A Gentle Touch
Walkthrough
- 1Travel to Howling Hill camp and open the map (set to ALL)
- 2Hover over the Howling Hill camp icon on the map
- 3Press Y/Triangle to open the camp inspection menu
- 4Navigate to the Mission List tab using RB/R1
- 5Select the Howling Hill Camp Expansion option
- 6Dispatch Luke and Ronald to complete the expansion
- 7Wait 18 in-game hours for the expansion to complete (or rest to skip time)
- 8Return when expansion reaches 100% to see the expanded camp
Tips
- Camp expansion is automatic after dispatching — no further action needed during wait
- You can skip the 18 hours by resting at a camp bed or near a campfire
- Luke and Ronald must be selected as dispatchers for this mission
- Expanded camp receives 500 Greymane faction experience points on completion
- New tents and structures visibly appear at the camp after expansion finishes
NPCs Involved
- Luke
- Ronald
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Last updated: March 2026