The Rumors from the Sawmill quest in Crimson Desert continues the Pioneering storyline and sends you to investigate reports of former Greymanes working at a nearby sawmill. Your objective is straightforward, but finding the correct location and NPCs can take a moment.
In this guide, you’ll learn where to find the sawmill south of the Coalvale Workshop, how to locate Luke and Ronald, and how to complete the quest step-by-step. Follow along to confirm the rumor and move on to the next mission.
Related Quests:
Scattered Comrades
A Gentle Touch
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Chapter 3: Pioneering Overview
This is the third quest of six in the “Pioneering” questline in Chapter 3.
1 – Hope After the Draught
2 – Scattered Comrades
-> 3 – Rumors from the Sawmill <-
4 – A Gentle Touch
5 – Bustling Hill
6 – Greymanes Reunited
Completing these six quests will lead to the start of Chapter 4.
Starting the Quest
Talk to Marius and the Informant after checking on Andrew in Scattered Comrades.
Quest Description:
“Rumors tell of Greymanes who traded in their swords for axes and now cut wood at a sawmill near the Coalvale Workshop. Go see if these stories are true.”
Look into the Rumor
The Sawmill is south of the Coalvale Workshop. The same location where you can also find Grimzle, the Ledger Manager, and the Young Monk’s Request. Find and talk to Luke and Ronald there. Finding them will complete the Quest and start “A Gentle Touch”.
Rewards:
1000 Wood (Camp)
Abyss Artifact
5x Fine Timber
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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
