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Crimson Desert: Kathan, the Goldleaf Private Soldier Quest Walkthrough

The Kathan the Goldleaf Private Soldier quest in Crimson Desert is part of the Extinguishing the Last Flames investigation, where you gather evidence on suspected guild members. In this step, you’ll need to question Kathan and examine multiple clues around his camp and the nearby storage area.

In this guide, you’ll learn where to find Kathan, how to locate and inspect the Damaged Wagon, Guard’s Letter, and Guard’s Report, and how to complete the investigation step-by-step. Follow along to finish this quest efficiently and continue tracking the remaining suspects.

Related Guides:
Nogle, the Trade Manager
Skrav, the Trade Manager
Blique, the Horse Manager
Grimzle, the Ledger Manager


This quest is the fourth of seven for the Goldleaf Merchant Guild -> Extinguishing the Last Flames.

After talking to Shakatu at the Goldleaf Guildhouse for the Troubled Shakatu quest, he will send you to interrogate five guild members. Kathan is the third on the list.

 Troubled Shakatu - Quest Start - map - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Troubled Shakatu - Quest Start - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Quest Description:
“Find evidence that confirms the activities of Kathan, the Goldleaf private soldier.”

Kathan has his tent just outside the Goldleaf Guildhouse, to the west. He will tell you that Grimzle’s ledger got stolen, but no one saw it happen.

 Kathan the Goldleaf Private Soldier - Tent - map - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Kathan the Goldleaf Private Soldier - Tent - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

The Damaged Wagon is at the muddy pond to the west, not far from Kathan’s tent. Examine the Wagon’s wheel.

 Kathan the Goldleaf Private Soldier - Examine the Damaged Wagon - map - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Kathan the Goldleaf Private Soldier - Examine the Damaged Wagon - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

The Guard’s Letter is between the Damaged Wagon and Kathan’s camp. It’s inside the camp, near the anvil. Pick it up and read it.

 Kathan the Goldleaf Private Soldier - Examine the Guards Letter - map - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Kathan the Goldleaf Private Soldier - Examine the Guards Letter - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

The Guard’s Letter reads:
“My dearest love and children,
I’ve been standing guard by the supplies from dawn until dusk, and the days feel endless. Surrounded by strangers, I ache to see your faces. The merchant guild’s provisions are tough and salty, but at least I’m not starving. Every now and then I pick up some fruit in the market, but it’s never the same as the ones we shared back home. I miss your cooking as well.
Please take care of yourself and the children. Soon we’ll gather around the table, share a proper meal, and laugh together. Just wait for me a little longer.”

The last thing to examine in the list is the Guard’s report. Go south to find it on top of a box in the storage area.

 Kathan the Goldleaf Private Soldier - Examine the Guards Report - map - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Kathan the Goldleaf Private Soldier - Examine the Guards Report - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Open it in your inventory and read it. It’s a purple document. Reading this document will complete the investigation into Kathan, the Goldleaf Private Soldier.

 Kathan the Goldleaf Private Soldier - Examine the Guards Report Inventory - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Kathan the Goldleaf Private Soldier - Examine the Guards Report Details - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

The Guard’s Report reads:
“Location: Grimzle’s Residence
Patrolled the perimeter of the residence.
No unauthorized entry detected during duty hours.
No entry records or suspicious activity found.
– Goldleaf Merchant Guild Soldier”

Also investigate:
-> Nogle, the Trade Manager
-> Skrav, the Trade Manager
-> Blique, the Horse Manager
-> Grimzle, the Ledger Manager

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Release: March 19, 2016
Developer: Pearl Abyss
Publisher: Pearl Abyss
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