Early in your Crimson Desert adventure, you’ll meet a faction called the Goldleaf Merchant Guild, plagued by deep-rooted corruption. After helping to oust their tyrannical leader, the Hornsplitter, your work is not yet done. The guild’s new leader, Shakatu, requires your aid to root out a lingering traitor within its ranks. This culminates in the “Close Threat” quest, a critical mission that demands you interrogate members, gather evidence, and finally apprehend the culprit. This guide will provide the exact answers Shakatu demands and the steps to successfully complete the entire Extinguishing the Last Flames questline.
Prerequisite Quests for Close Threat
Before you can initiate the Close Threat quest, you must first complete a series of six prerequisite missions. These begin by listening to Shakatu’s initial request at the Goldleaf Merchant Guild camp. The required quests are: Troubled Shakatu, Nogle, The Trade Manager, Skrav, The Trade Manager, Kathan, The Goldleaf Private Soldier, Blique, The Horse Manager, and Grimzle, The Ledger Manager. Finishing all six will lead you back to Shakatu, who will then interrogate you for your findings.
What To Tell Shakatu About The Evidence
Upon returning to Shakatu after the prerequisite quests, he will grill you for specific information gleaned from your interrogations. You must provide the correct evidence corresponding to each guild member’s testimony. Here are the precise responses to all of Shakatu’s questions, presented in the order he asks them.
For Blique’s Testimony, you must present the Horse Hire Ledger. For Skrav’s Testimony, the correct evidence is the Trade Schedule Log. When questioned about Nogle’s Testimony, answer with the Tavern Ledger. For Grimzle’s Testimony, you need to cite the Proof Of Stay. Finally, for Kathan’s (or Katnum’s) Testimony, provide the Guard’s Report. Successfully delivering all these correct responses will convince Shakatu of the traitor’s identity and he will dispatch you to apprehend Grimzle.
How To Catch The Traitor Grimzle
Once Shakatu identifies Grimzle as the traitor, your next objective is to capture him. Depart from the Goldleaf Merchant Guild main camp and head northeast to a smaller encampment. This location is east of Unicorn Cliff and southeast of the Nas River.
Upon arrival, you will find Grimzle engaged in a suspicious transaction. Interrupt the event and tackle Grimzle to the ground. A physical confrontation is unnecessary; simply subduing and restraining him is sufficient. After tackling him, tie Grimzle up and transport him back to the Goldleaf Merchant Guild’s main camp. The recommended route is to take the road along Unicorn Hill, wrapping around to reach the camp safely with your captive.
What Rewards Do You Get From Close Threat?
Returning the bound traitor to Shakatu and exposing his treachery concludes the quest. Shakatu will reward your diligent efforts with a set of valuable items. This reward marks the completion of the “Close Threat” quest and signifies the end of the entire Goldleaf Merchant Guild Faction questline, known as Extinguishing the Last Flames.
Successfully navigating the Goldleaf Merchant Guild’s internal strife from usurping the Hornsplitter to exposing Grimzle provides a comprehensive narrative thread within Crimson Desert. Mastering this questline not only yields tangible rewards but also solidifies your role as a key agent in purging corruption and stabilizing a major faction in the game’s world.
