Hope After the Draught
CommonQuests
Find hope in Hernand after a period of hardship and drought.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Pioneering
Chapter
Chapter 3
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
5 minutes
Location
Howling Hill
Walkthrough
- 1Return to Howling Hill camp after defeating the Reed Devil
- 2Use sky map (press R3) to fast travel to the sky island north of camp
- 3Skydive down to the camp area
- 4Approach and enter the main tent
- 5Speak with Andrew to confirm he will recover
Tips
- Quick cutscene — no combat or obstacles, pure story progression
- Fast travel is the quickest way down — saves walking time
- This quest unlocks the next Pioneering quest: Scattered Comrades
- Check nearby supply crates before or after the cutscene for resources
NPCs Involved
- Andrew
- Yann
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Last updated: March 2026