Troubled Shakatu
CommonQuests
Speak with Shakatu to open the Extinguishing the Last Flames investigation arc.
Type
Faction
Faction
Goldleaf Merchant Guild
Chapter
Extinguishing the Last Flames
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
5-8 minutes
Location
Goldleaf Merchant Guild, Hernand
Prerequisites
Start Chapter 3
Walkthrough
- 1Enter Hernand and head to the Goldleaf Merchant Guild.
- 2Find Shakatu near the guild's central counter.
- 3Start dialogue about recent trade disruptions.
- 4Review his concerns about losses and fire damage.
- 5Accept the request to investigate the disrupted chain.
- 6Complete dialogue to unlock Nogle, the Trade Manager.
Tips
- Track the quest before entering guild to highlight Shakatu.
- Exhaust all dialogue branches for story context.
- Turn in during daytime for easier NPC visibility.
- Open map after handoff to chain directly into Nogle quest.
NPCs Involved
- Shakatu
Rewards
Investigative Log: Extinguish the Flames
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Last updated: March 2026