The Trembling Hands quest in Crimson Desert marks the beginning of The First Steps of Little Marksmen questline, unlocked after completing Liquor and Memories. In this quest, you’ll return to Howling Hill, investigate a dispute between Andrew and Duane, and help set things in motion for crafting a bow for the children.
This guide provides a complete walkthrough for Trembling Hands, including where to find Andrew, how to trigger the cutscene, and how to complete the horseback ride to the crossroads near the Trade Goods Black Market. Follow along to smoothly progress to the next quest, White Wood Bow.
Related Guides:
Liquor and Memories
White Wood Bow
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The First Steps of Little Marksmen Overview
This is the first quest of the Greymane Faction questline Scattered Embers: The First Steps of Little Marksmen.
-> 1 – Trembling Hands <-
2 – White Wood Bow
3 – The New Archers
Completing these three quests will unlock the “Sweet Taste of Bounties” questline.
Starting the Quest
You’ve completed the gambling tutorial questline “Chance to Make a Fortune” with the Liquor and Memories quest. This will start the “The First Steps of Little Marksmen” questline with the “Trembling Hands” quest.
Quest description:
“The children at the camp are begging for a bow. Go and find out why Andrew and Duane are arguing.”
Talk to Andrew
Andrew is arguing with Duane at Howling Hill. Talk to Duane near the main tent. The cutscene will start as you approach.
Call your horse and follow Andrew on horseback. He’s on his horse near the main tent. Ride together to the crossroads near the Trade Goods Black Market, where he will hand over ingredients for making a bow for the kids. This will complete the quest, and “White Wood Bow” follows.
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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
