Hernand in Chaos
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Hernand descends into chaos as conflict erupts. Fight through hostile forces to protect the city.
Type
Main Story
Chapter
Chapter 2
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
20-30 min
Location
Hernand (Square & Mill)
Prerequisites
Complete Unexpected Gift
Walkthrough
- 1Head to Hernand Square and speak to the soldiers to challenge Matthias
- 2Defeat Matthias in a two-phase duel — respond to QTE prompts (Triangle / Y) mid-combat
- 3Speak to Barden Middler after the duel to receive notice board quests
- 4Visit the notice board near the mill and pick up four investigation requests
- 5Investigate Missing Cows: Use Visione Helm memory-reading near Bloomwood Ranch
- 6Investigate Horn Thief: Confront Ibano and read his memory to uncover the truth
- 7Find Missing Wooly: Search for the lost sheep across the river near Greymane lands
- 8Explore Strange Noises: Enter the cave and discover clues about the 'Hornsplitter' creature
- 9Return to the notice board and complete all four investigation objectives
Tips
- The Matthias duel is unavoidable but scripted — react to QTE prompts or the cutscene forces you forward
- Memory-reading with Visione Helm reveals the truth about missing livestock — key for progressing sub-quests
- The four investigation sub-quests can be completed in any order — no sequence requirement
- Hornsplitter is introduced here but not fought — use this quest to gather background lore
- Fast travel with Abyss Nexus near the mill for efficient completion of all four investigations
- Reading memories is essential for this quest arc — all four sub-quests use the memory system
NPCs Involved
- Matthias
- Barden Middler
- Bremer
- Ibano
- William
- Boris
Rewards
Medium Bags
x4
Toasted Grains
x10
Grilled Fruits
x5
Silver
x2
Cloth Pieces
x5
Fleece
x5
Grilled Meat
x5
Grilled Fruits
x5
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Last updated: March 2026