Crimson Desert: Demeniss Bound Questline Walkthrough

#1 – Chasing A Shadow

Demeniss Bound is the first quest of Chapter 8: Blood Coronation -> Chasing A Shadow. It follows right after helping the sister witches at Fort Ironclad in Ashen Steps.

Description:
“Andrew and Naira should have left some information at the Greymane Shrine by now. Go and check the shrine.”

Return to Howling Hill

At Howling Hill, examine the Dragon Head Statue to receive a letter from Naira and Andrew.

The letter reads:
Report on Myurdin’s Whereabouts
While tracking Myurdin, evidence was uncovered of his deep involvement in Demeniss politics. Specifically, the Bastier faction, the ones truly in power, is confirmed to be colluding with Myurdin and aiding his escape. As this appears linked to the Pailune incident, further investigation into the Bastier faction and their backers is required.
Special Notes
Countess Azerian, a key political figure, has withdrawn from public activities and remains secluded in her manor for an extended period. She is believed to hold crucial information regarding the connection between Myurdin and the Bastier faction. Western Demeniss falls under Countess Azerian’s influence and has been deemed safe, as it is beyond the reach of Bastier surveillance. To avoid unnecessary conflict, a covert entry via Rustleleaf Farm is recommended.

#2 – Blazing Fire

Description:
“According to Andrew and Naira, all Demeniss intelligence flows through Countess Azerian’s manor. Sneak into the mansion to discover Myurdin’s whereabouts.”

Go to Rustleleaf Farm

Rustleleaf Farm is at the Hernand Border, east of Anvil Hill. Since Demeniss is mostly hostile, Andrew and Naira recommended a quiet approach.

Infiltrate Azerian Manor

I approached the Azerian Manor from the western side. Inside the castle walls, look for flower bushes to hide in.

I climbed up to the neighboring roof, then jumped over to the building, climbed up to its roof, and can now drop down to the balcony. Open the balcony door and get inside.

There are three memories in this manor that you may want to collect while you’re here.

In the room to the left is the Fireside Story Memory (not related to the main quest, but good to have). Downstairs, in the main room, is the Azerian Manor memory. In the room downstairs in the kitchen is the Bountyful Harvest memory.

Go back upstairs and find this odd-looking wall in the top-floor corridor. It is a revolving door. Push through to find the hidden room with the Investigative Report on the bedside table. Take it and leave the room to meet Colette Azerian.

#3 – Whispering Shadows

Description:
“Countess Marshell is a loyal lapdog of the traitorous Caliburn. The evidence you find may shed light on their rebellion against House Thorel.”

Infiltrate Sungrove Manor

After the conversation with Colette Azerian, head north to Sungrove Manor to do the same again. This time, the manor is not as well guarded. I climbed up to the back, opened a window, and went inside.

The upstairs study is an exact copy of the study at Glenbright Manor from Chapter 3. The memory: Azerian’s Whereabouts is here. It’s a memory you need for this quest step. Exit the study and go downstairs to find the second memory in the hall. There is someone patrolling there, though. Read the memory of Bastien’s Co-Conspirators to continue.

#4 – Bloodied Invitation

Description:
“The clue from Countess Marshell’s manor proved that Count Byron was deeply involved with the tragedy in Pailune. It’s time to find him, and bring him to justice.”

Infiltrate Windmere Manor

Leave Sungrove Manor and head north to Windmere Manor. Inquisitors are roaming the area. The best approach is from the northern side, climbing up the outer wall of the house to the window. Just wait for the patrolling guard to pass.

Assassinate Lord Byron

Climb inside and assassinate Lord Byron. He is in the same room that you climb in. Just be quick. There is also the Memory in Byron’s Manor.

#5 – Resolve Amidst a Storm

Description:
“Go to Countess Azerian to tell her about the information gathered from Count Byron and Countess Marshell.”

Speak with Countess Azerian

Return to the Azerian Manor to find Damiane and the Countess.

#6 – Preparations for Advance

Description:
“After finishing your discussion with Countess Azerian about the need to secure allies, you set out to aid the embattled Duke Wells.”

Speak with the Person in Charge at the Barracks

The Barracks are far south near the Steel Mountains. If you have activated the Abyss Nexus at Shipwreck Shore in the previous questline, you can use it to advance. As you approach, you will notice that you will enter a battlefield, like in Calphade (the orange area border). Just follow the path to the Barracks, where Duke Wells will greet you.

#7 – Rebel Suppression

Description:
“Rebels are advancing with siege towers to besiege the fortress. Dismantle the towers to halt their assault.”

Destroy the 3 Siege Towers

To destroy the Siege Towers, I used Charged Shot. A couple of shots to the base, and that thing collapses. Fortain the Cursed Knight will appear at all three locations, just to disappear again after you’ve caused a certain amount of damage.

#8 – The Cursed Knight

Description:
“With nearly the entire liberated, only its heart remains. The cursed knight deep inside the inner bailey must be defeated.”

Defeat the Cursed Knight

After having destroyed the three siege towers, Kliff is dropped off in front of the tower entrance to fight the Cursed Knight all alone. Fight your way to the top of the castle to defeat the Cursed Knight.

Reward:
Shackle of Might (sword)
Abyss Artifact
Demeniss Refinement Token

#9 – The Blood Coronation

Description:
“Investigate Duke Caliburn’s old office to find out Myurdin’s whereabouts.”

Go to the Old Office

Duke Caliburn’s old office is in Demeniss City. The whole city is hostile, though. I decided to climb to the top and opened the window where Valentine, the Demeniss Contribution Shop is. The old office is on the same floor, next door

Read the Memory on the Blood Coronation

Head next door to look at the memory: The Blood Coronation. You have to play the whole thing. If you cancel it too fast, the memory won’t count, and you have to start it again

While still wearing the Visione, follow the two men out and jump down to the audience chamber. Here you can examine the Noble to learn: Duke Caliburn’s Downfall. Walk around to find two more nobles here to find the memories: General Bastier’s Wrongdoings and The Vanished Countess Azerian.

The memory will then continue, and you will see Lord Caliburn’s Blood Coronation, discovering and pulling you to his timeline. Fight him and watch him put on his crown to complete the questline.