The Dark Veil
CommonQuests
A dark veil descends over Hernand, concealing sinister forces at work.
Type
Main Story
Faction
The End of Greed
Chapter
Chapter 2
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
5-10 min
Location
Goldleaf Tradepost
Prerequisites
Complete Hernand in Chaos
Walkthrough
- 1Follow the quest marker to Goldleaf Tradepost near Unicorn Cliff
- 2Locate Shakatu at the market area near the merchant guild
- 3Speak with Shakatu to complete this narrative quest
Tips
- This is a purely narrative quest with no combat or timer
- Simply approach Shakatu and speak with him to complete the mission
- No rewards are granted for this quest
- This quest sets up the story for the next quests in the chain
NPCs Involved
- Shakatu
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Last updated: March 2026