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Crimson Desert: A Rumor at Hills of No Return Quest Walkthrough

The A Rumor at Hills of No Return quest in Crimson Desert continues the Embers of Return storyline, where you follow leads to locate scattered Greymanes. In this step, you’ll travel north of Hernand to investigate reports of a group gathering in a remote area.

In this guide, you’ll learn where to find the Hills of No Return, how to locate the Greymanes, and how to complete the quest step-by-step. Follow along to reunite with your companions and progress the questline.

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Rumors of the Greymanes
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Crimson Desert: A Rumor at Hills of No Return Quest Steps

At the start of Chapter 4, Marius’ “Embers of Return” questline is available. Talk to him and complete Rumors of the Greymanes to receive the first possible location of one or more Greymanes.

Quest description:
“Rumor has it that a group of Greymanes has gathered at Hills of No Return.”

The Hills of No Return are north of Hernand town and north of Karin Quarry. Just past a bandit camp is a brightly lit house with the Greymanes. Silvan, Otto, Fritz, and Aldric. Yann has already joined them. Talk to Otto to start the reunification cutscene to complete the quest.

Reward:
800 food (camp)
Abyss Artifact
5x Beer
2x Wine

Player character in a fantasy armor stands on a grassy cliff, shield on back, overlooking a rocky outcrop with wooden houses and a small village atop the cliff. In-game UI shows mission title 'End Mission and Restart' and objective text on the left, and a minimap bottom-left.

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About Crimson Desert

Release: March 19, 2026
Developer: Pearl Abyss
Publisher: Pearl Abyss
Official Website: https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/Main