Unfamiliar Lands
CommonQuests
Explore the Hills of No Return after the ambush. Completing this quest unlocks In Ashes.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Ambush
Chapter
Prologue: Dead of Night
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
5-10 min
Location
Hills of No Return
Prerequisites
Complete Ambush
Walkthrough
- 1Head downhill from your starting position — the cabin is visible on the left
- 2Speak with Oongka standing outside the cabin (optional but recommended)
- 3Follow the red X on your minimap to locate Marius and initiate dialogue
- 4Find Ross near a tree using the minimap marker and speak to him
- 5Approach the cabin's front door to complete the quest
Tips
- No combat in this quest — purely a tutorial for movement and basic controls
- Use L1/LB to target NPCs and Square/X to initiate dialogue
- Check your minimap frequently — red X markers show NPC locations
- The optional dialogue with Oongka provides important character context before the story develops
- This is the opening mission of the game and eases you into Crimson Desert's mechanics
NPCs Involved
- Oongka
- Marius
- Ross
Featured in Guides
- Crimson Desert Beginner Guide: 10 Things to Do FirstSkip the rookie mistakes. The 10 most important things to do first in Crimson Desert — controller setup, stat priority, inventory, food, fast travel, and silver.
- Crimson Desert: How to Make Silver Fast (Silver Farming Guide)10 proven ways to farm Silver fast in Crimson Desert — from a free 190-Silver Gold Bar in your first hour to passive bank investments and Golden Apple loops.
- Crimson Desert Inventory Guide — Hernand Commissions, +10 Bag, Greymane 81-Slot PathNo storage chests exist anywhere. Maximize bag slots: +3 per Commission quest, +10 from a hidden Extra Large Bag, +81 from all 27 Greymane Commissions. Full route inside.
- Crimson Desert Bounties Guide — Live Capture, Double Loads, 2x SilverBounties pay 2x for live capture vs kill. Tackle, punch 3 times to confess, then load TWO outlaws onto your horse. ~10 silver each, 10-20 min loops.
Last updated: March 2026