First Step to Rebuilding
CommonQuests
Take the first steps toward rebuilding what was lost in Hernand.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Homestead
Chapter
Chapter 3
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
15-20 minutes
Location
Oakenshield Manor to Howling Hill
Prerequisites
Complete Old Friend
Walkthrough
- 1Travel to Oakenshield Manor using the objective marker
- 2Approach the servant outside the manor to trigger a cutscene
- 3Speak with Marquis Serkis to receive the fief grant for Howling Hill
- 4Exit the manor and find the soldier waiting outside
- 5Follow the soldier on foot to the nearby horses
- 6Mount your horse and follow the soldier on horseback to Howling Hill
- 7Dismount at Howling Hill and approach Marshal Middler and the camp group
- 8Complete the final cutscene with Marshal Middler and Damiane
- 9Camp is now unlocked and Damiane becomes a playable character
Tips
- This quest is mostly scripted — follow the on-screen markers and NPCs
- You can ride your mount through most of the journey, even if the soldier walks
- Damiane will become available as playable after this — she's useful for stealth missions
- Camp unlocks camp management features — you can assign workers and upgrade buildings
- Alliances with House Serkis and House Celeste grant access to their territories
NPCs Involved
- Marquis Serkis
- Marshal Middler
- Damiane
Rewards
10 of each Camp Supplies
Featured in Guides
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Last updated: March 2026