Where Misery Gathers
RareQuests
Travel to the place where suffering has concentrated in Hernand.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Hernand in Chaos
Chapter
Chapter 2
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
15-20 min
Location
Springtide Mill
Prerequisites
Complete Shadow Cast Over the River
Walkthrough
- 1Go to Springtide Mill and approach the notice boards
- 2Pick up the 'Missing Cows' poster and examine it using Square/X1
- 3Pick up the 'Horn Thief' poster and examine it
- 4Pick up the 'Missing Wooly' poster and examine it
- 5Pick up the 'Strange Noises from the Cave' poster and examine it
- 6Complete the four linked quests that unlock after examining the posters
Tips
- This quest is a hub that unlocks four separate investigations
- Examine all four posters thoroughly — each reveals a different quest
- You can complete the four linked quests in any order
- No enemies to defeat in this quest — it's investigation-only
- Talk to NPCs around Springtide Mill for hints about each poster
NPCs Involved
- Local NPCs
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Last updated: March 2026