Crimson Desert initially presents itself as a linear, narrative-driven experience, but this impression quickly gives way to the reality of its vast, systems-rich world. Beyond the epic main story lies a tapestry of intricate side quests and environmental puzzles that demand exploration and ingenuity. One such quest, “Bruna’s Request,” perfectly encapsulates this depth. To complete it, you must embark on a multi-stage investigation to locate a buyer and secure crucial feedback on a piece of tack. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step walkthrough to navigate the quest’s clues, overcome its notorious bugs, and successfully gain entry to the buyer’s final, secluded location.
How To Find The Tack Buyer and Begin the Trail
Upon accepting Bruna’s Request, your first objective will direct you to the local stable. Contrary to expectations, you will not find the buyer waiting there. Instead, you must search a marked area near the stable entrance. Look for a small purple icon on your minimap, typically situated on the right side of the entrance. Interacting with a note left on a table here will provide your first clue: the buyer has moved to the royal trading post.
Locating the Elusive NPC at the Royal Trading Post
Your journey leads you next to the royal trading post’s main shop. Here, you are tasked with finding an NPC distinguished by a red hat. Approach and speak to him, and he will issue a peculiar request: you must avert your gaze. To proceed, you must physically turn your camera so that the NPC is completely out of the frame. Remain in this position for a moment while standing near him. If successful, you will receive another note pointing toward his final whereabouts.
A Note on Common Bugs and Fixes
This segment of the quest is unfortunately prone to bugs. The red-hatted NPC may not spawn at the trading post. Should this occur, a simple reload of your game or traveling away from the area and returning often resolves the issue. Furthermore, the “avert gaze” mechanic can be finicky. If you do not receive the note after a few seconds, try adjusting your position and camera angle slightly before attempting again.
How To Enter Lioncrest Manor
The final note from the trader reveals the buyer’s location: Lioncrest Manor. This is a restricted area typically accessed later through faction quest progression. However, for the purposes of Bruna’s Request, you can—and must—bypass this restriction. The main entrance will be guarded and locked. Your point of entry is a wooden window on the left-side wall of the manor’s exterior.
Scale the wall to reach this window. An interaction prompt to open it will appear. Once inside, descend the stairs immediately before you. Here, you will finally encounter the goblin buyer. Converse with him to obtain the tack feedback, then return to Bruna to complete the quest and claim your reward.
Successfully navigating “Bruna’s Request” is a testament to the layered exploration Crimson Desert encourages. It teaches players to scrutinize their environment, interpret subtle clues, and sometimes think outside the confines of standard quest markers. By following this trail from an empty stable to a clandestine manor meeting, you not only resolve a simple errand but also engage with the game’s underlying design philosophy, where persistence and attention to detail are continually rewarded across its expansive map.
