Return
CommonQuests
Return to a place of significance in Hernand.
Type
Main Story
Faction
The Face Behind the Mask
Chapter
Chapter 3
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
3-5 minutes
Location
Greymane Camp / Howling Hill
Prerequisites
Complete Homestead
Walkthrough
- 1Fast travel to the sky island above Greymane Camp and skydive down to reach the camp quickly
- 2Head to the mission marker at the Greymane Camp at Howling Hill
- 3Locate Marius at the table in front of the tent
- 4Speak with Marius to initiate a dialogue and cutscene
- 5Meet Duane during the conversation—he introduces the next story phase
- 6Prepare for the upcoming quest by stocking healing supplies before proceeding
Tips
- This is a very short quest—mainly story exposition and preparation
- Stock up on 50-100 Grilled Meat before the next quest (a difficult boss fight)
- Talk to Duane to learn about the upcoming arc goals and what to expect
- Healing supplies are critical—don't skip gathering food before the boss fight
- Fast travel via sky island is the quickest way to return to camp
- This quest marks the start of The Face Behind the Mask story block
NPCs Involved
- Kliff
- Marius
- Duane
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Last updated: March 2026