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Crimson Desert: Traces in the Manor Quest Walkthrough

The Traces in the Manor quest in Crimson Desert continues the Face Behind the Mask storyline and sends you to Glenbright Manor to search for Naira and Andrew. This quest involves combat, investigation, and several hidden interactions inside the manor.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to clear Glenbright Manor, where to find all key items like the Basement Key and daggers, and how to complete the investigation step-by-step. Follow along to progress the story and uncover the clues without missing anything important.

Related Quests:
Nonhuman
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“Traces in the Manor” is the second quest of the story block “The Face Behind the Mask” in Chapter 3. It starts right after “Return”.

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 Return - Speak with Marius - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Quest Description:
“There’s been no word from Naira and Andrew. Go seek them out at Glenbright Manor.”

If you have completed the Faction Quest -> Hernand Commisions ->”Ugmon’s Request”, you already knowIf you have completed the Faction Quest -> Hernand Commisions ->”Ugmon’s Request”, you already know where to go.

Glenbright Manor is not far from the Apiary in “Ugmon’s Request”. This is a “Kliff only” quest. No companions allowed. Enter the Manor and fight off the attackers.

 Traces in the Manor - To to Glenbright Manor - map - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Traces in the Manor - To to Glenbright Manor - location - Crimson Desertwebp camzillasmom.com

Naira and Andrew are nowhere to be found. There are a lot of bodies here. The items that need to be investigated are highlighted in purple on the minimap. There are a couple of items you can pick up.

On the ground floor, you can walk through the wall in the entrance hall. The wall has a painting with two Knights on horseback. Behind the wall, pick up the Glenbright Manor Basement Key.

 Traces in the Manor - Investigate Glenbright Manor - Glenbright Manor Basement Key - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Traces in the Manor - Investigate Glenbright Manor - Glenbright Manor Basement Key location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Then, go upstairs and take the Ruby-Set Golden Dagger from the wall.

 Traces in the Manor - Investigate Glenbright Manor - Ruby-Set Golden Dagger - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Also upstairs, to the left of the Ruby-Set Golden Dagger, is a wardrobe. Open it to reveal a Handwheel. Turn it to the right so the light shines on the big statue’s crystal. This will open a secret compartment with the Sapphire-Set Golden Dagger.

 Traces in the Manor - Investigate Glenbright Manor - Handwheel Second Floor - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Traces in the Manor - Investigate Glenbright Manor - Handwheel Second Floor Secret Compartment - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Items collected so far:
– Glenbright Manor Basement Key
– Ruby-Set Golden Dagger

– Sapphire-Set Golden Dagger

Stay upstairs and enter the study at the end of the hall. There is a survivor here. A servant by the window. Talk to him and ask what happened here. You will learn all about tracking and use your lantern to reveal trails. When you use the lantern, the Memory: Hernand -> Clues -> Grace Manor will be shown. This will complete the “Traces in the Manor Quest”.

 Traces in the Manor - Investigate Glenbright Manor - Survivor- Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Traces in the Manor - Investigate Glenbright Manor - Grace Manor Memory - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

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So, “Traces in the Manor” is complete, but what about those three items I’ve picked up so far? If you want to know, continue with this guide.

Pick up the Glenbright Manor Key from the desk in this study.

 Traces in the Manor - Investigate Glenbright Manor - Glenbright Manor Key - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

The fireplace in the study has two slots in the mantle. Use the lantern and focus on the slots to plant the two daggers. The bookshelf next to the fireplace will move aside, revealing a secret room.

 Traces in the Manor - Investigate Glenbright Manor - Plant the Daggers - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Traces in the Manor - Investigate Glenbright Manor - Secret Room - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Enter the room and climb down the ladder. Here, on the floor, you will find the Cloudcart Blueprint. Unlock the nearby door with the Glenbright Manor Basement Key.

 Traces in the Manor - Investigate Glenbright Manor - Cloudcart Blueprint - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Traces in the Manor - Investigate Glenbright Manor - Glenbright Manor Basement Key - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

In this small room is the Alchemy Formula: Meliara’s Lesser Elixir. Since I can’t steal anything at the moment (I don’t have a mask), I leave it to this and continue with the main quest Nonhuman“.

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Release: March 19, 2016
Developer: Pearl Abyss
Publisher: Pearl Abyss
Official Website: https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/Main