The Firebrand Quest Walkthrough in The Blood of Dawnwalker
Walkthrough and Video Guide for The Firebrand Quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker. Briar Sloughs Map. Laslea Gate after Prologue.
- Quest Locations: Laslea Glen and Briar Slough.
- Starting Location: Laslea Gate after Prologue.
- Quest Giver: Search Vlad's hut.
- Time Cost: 4 Time Segment.
- Questline: The Manumits, a rebel faction led by Crake.
The Firebrand Walkthrough
There are a few ways to complete "The Firebrand" quest. This walkthrough covers the most peaceful and straightforward method to finish it entirely.
Vladimir Hut in Laslea Glen
You need to search the burned-down Vlad's hut in Laslea. Activate Focus Mode. Pick up every item you find and use Inspect to examine the entire house. You will discover:
- Vladimir's flour-stained clothes
- Two scorched letters
- A sack of flour hiding silver arrowheads
Coen figures out that Vladimir was smuggling weapons for the rebels alongside his miller cousin. Your next destination is Mert's Mill in the Briar Slough region.
Hold off on going there right away. Finish exploring Laslea Glen first.
Mert's Mill in Briar Slough
- Head into the farmstead and speak with Renna. She is Mert's wife.
- Renna acts strange. She pretends to know you and says she has a job for you.
- Choose [All right ... Let's do it.]
- It turns out to be a trap. Soldiers are hiding in the shed waiting for rebels.
- Do not fight the soldiers. Pick the dialogue options [Soldiers, here?], [Where is Mert now?], and [Where did they take him?]
- You find out they are holding Mert at Stoneward Post. Choose [I'll do my best to save him.]
This quest is timed. Mert will die if you do not hurry. Make your way to Stoneward Post and find him.
Stoneward Post in Briar Slough
We want to handle this peacefully. Your best bet is arriving during the day in human form.
- Talk to the Post Guard at the gate and say [I'm here to visit a prisoner.]
- Hand over your weapons and enter the camp.
- Walk toward the prisoner tower. Stop and listen to the Angry Woman talking outside before you go in.
- Speak with the Angry Woman and choose [How do you know that?]. She tells you a local merchant is selling items stolen from the prisoners.
- Track down Trader Yenno inside the camp and talk to him.
- Sell off your junk first by choosing [SELL ALL JUNK].
- Ask him [I've heard prisoners' belongings tend to disappear.] followed by [Just tell me who's supplying you with the merchandise.]. Intimidate him with [As you wish - I'm taking this to the commander.]. He admits that Friedo and Cerbus are the thieves.
- Speak to the Post Commander. Choose [Your subordinates are stealing from prisoners.] and then [Let me speak to a prisoner.]. He grants you permission to see Mert. Head into the Prison Tower.
Prison Tower in Stoneward Post
- Talk to Friedo, the overseer. The conversation goes smoothly since the Commander gave you clearance. Keep things calm and choose [It doesn't matter.]
- Head down to the jail cells.
- Talk to Mert and pick [Renna is worried sick about you.] followed by [Tell me about your ... friends.]
- Brencis's Soldier interrupts you. Do not attack him. Just choose [Officer, he's going to be sick! (2)].
- Mert opens up once the soldier leaves and gives you more details. Pick [Where is Sara right now?] and [I'm not here to judge you.]
- We are not saving Mert right now, even though we could. Choose [I'll return for you later.]. It is better this way, we will actually come back for him at night.
- Return to the camp gate and get your weapons back from the Post Guard.
- This marks the end of "The Firebrand" quest.
Consequences of "The Firebrand" Quest
You just unlocked two new quests:
- "Shadows in the Woods" pushes the main story forward. Save this for later.
- "Under Watchful Eyes" tasks you with breaking Mert out of jail. Do this one at night after you level up a bit, because a mini-boss fight awaits.
Quest Lore & Objectives
The manumits. I've heard this name before - they are a group of rebels who challenge Brencis's rule in the valley. Elusive and secretive, they won't be easy to find ... But if I manage to do it, perhaps we can join forces against a common enemy.
- Search Vlad's hut
- Go to the mill
- Go to Stoneward Post
- Speak to the overseer
- Talk with the angry woman
- Talk with the merchant
- Talk with the commander
- Speak with the miller
Getting in touch with the manumits has proven to be even harder than I thought. I am close, though - just need to dig a little deeper ...
