Kathan, the Goldleaf Private Soldier
RareQuests
Investigate Kathan's damaged wagon scene and examine three guard documents.
Type
Faction
Faction
Goldleaf Merchant Guild
Chapter
Extinguishing the Last Flames
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
10-14 minutes
Location
Goldleaf Cart Yard, Hernand
Prerequisites
Complete Troubled Shakatu
Walkthrough
- 1Speak with Kathan at the Goldleaf cart yard.
- 2Inspect the damaged wagon highlighted near the gate.
- 3Examine the guard letter beside the broken wheel.
- 4Read the guard report pinned to the supply crate.
- 5Return to Kathan and connect clues from documents.
- 6Finish dialogue to unlock the next manager investigation.
Tips
- Inspect all clues before returning or dialogue may loop.
- Rotate camera to lock onto small document prompts.
- Hostile patrols pass nearby; clear them for safe reading.
- Use quest pin to chain directly into Blique afterward.
NPCs Involved
- Kathan
- Goldleaf Guard
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Last updated: March 2026