Strange Red Smoke
CommonQuests
Investigate the strange red smoke appearing in House Roberts' territory.
Type
Faction
Faction
House Roberts
Chapter
Continuing Concern
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
5 min
Location
Bluemont Manor, City of Hernand
Prerequisites
Complete Estate in Dismay
Walkthrough
- 1Travel to Bluemont Manor in the City of Hernand, second floor office
- 2Speak with Count Roberts to learn about the strange red smoke appearing in Roberts Estate
- 3Count Roberts will explain the mysterious phenomenon plaguing his territory
- 4Receive instructions to investigate the anomaly at Fort Perwin
- 5This quest is a bridge quest — it triggers the next boss quest, The Crimson Nightmare
Tips
- This is a short dialogue quest — no combat required
- It serves as an exposition quest, building lore around Fort Perwin and the red smoke
- Complete this quest to unlock The Crimson Nightmare boss fight
- Prepare your equipment and consumables before progressing to the next quest
NPCs Involved
- Count Roberts
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Last updated: March 2026