Quest

Where Loyalty Lies

Start with “Head to Svartrau Plaza by daylight”. This quest has 16 required/recorded objective step(s). Follow them in order, and check each step for Day/Night, timer, ability and choice requirements before you move on.

Where Loyalty Lies is a quest.

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Quest Reference

Need to reach Notorious?

Reach the Notorious Infamy tier, then return to the quest. A character’s Anger is separate and may not count toward this requirement.

Open the Infamy guide →

Before You Start

This quest contains explicit time-of-day requirements (Day: 2 step(s)). Check each step before advancing time.

Boyan field guide

These are alternative routes to the same information result. Do not treat them as one mandatory sequence.

If Boyan is alive

When: Use this branch while Boyan is alive and the conversation is available.
Do this: Ask what he means by the “thing” and let the resulting conversation finish.
Result: Let the resulting information conversation finish; selecting the line without completing the response is not enough.
Risk: Choosing [give in to the hunger] kills Boyan in this branch. That alone does not prove the entire rebel route is permanently locked.
If it does not work: Asking only whether Layos was there returns to the choice and does not complete the information branch.

If Boyan’s corpse dialogue is available

When: Return during the day; the parent quest and journal objective both apply the daytime condition to this soul conversation.
Do this: Use Mysterious Fragment and let the successful response finish.
Result: A completed Fragment response establishes the scout-information condition used by the later rebel-hideout offer.
If it does not work: Piece of Cloth and St. Benedict Medal return to the choice instead of completing the investigation. The branch tracks attempts and checks a threshold of 3, so use the correct catalyst first and do not assume unlimited retries. [compel soul] alone is not enough here.

In-Game Objectives

Search this section for the exact wording from your journal, then use the action, requirement and location notes to work out what to do next. Branch and optional objectives may appear in a different order.

01
Head to Svartrau Plaza by daylight
Action
Head to Svartrau Plaza by daylight.
Where
Area known
Svartrau Cathedral →Svartrau City →Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.
Requirements
- Do this step during day.
If stuck
- If the objective is not progressing, return during day.
- Use Svartrau Cathedral, Svartrau City as the confirmed area. Open the location guide for orientation; if no exact pin is shown, keep this quest objective active and follow the in-game marker.
02
Follow Sara
Action
Follow Sara.
Where
Area known
Svartrau City →
If stuck
- Use Svartrau City as the confirmed area. Open the location guide for orientation; if no exact pin is shown, keep this quest objective active and follow the in-game marker.
03
Find out what happened to the missing scouts
Action
Find out what happened to the missing scouts.
Where
Area known
Svartrau City →
Reward during this step
Base XP ×75
This reward is attached to this objective-stage event, not to quest completion or a calculated whole-quest total.
If stuck
- Use Svartrau City as the confirmed area. Open the location guide for orientation; if no exact pin is shown, keep this quest objective active and follow the in-game marker.
04
Seek out the house with the pink façade in Neustadt
Action
Seek out the house with the pink façade in Neustadt.
Where
Exact route still unclear
Journal objective: Seek out the house with the pink façade in Neustadt.
The exact entrance, floor, room, or container is still unclear.
Keep this quest active and use the in-game marker.
Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.
What may appear next
- Search for clues inside the houseThis objective can appear next on this branch.
- Search for clues inside the houseThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- The exact entrance or map point for this step is not confirmed yet. Keep this objective active and follow the in-game quest guidance; do not waste time searching for a pin we cannot verify.
05
Search for clues inside the house
Action
Search for clues inside the house.
Where
Exact route still unclear
Journal objective: Search for clues inside the house.
The exact entrance, floor, room, or container is still unclear.
Keep this quest active and use the in-game marker.
Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.
What may appear next
- Search for clues in the atticThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- The exact entrance or map point for this step is not confirmed yet. Keep this objective active and follow the in-game quest guidance; do not waste time searching for a pin we cannot verify.
06
Take a closer look at the blood trace
Action
Take a closer look at the blood trace.
Where
Exact route still unclear
Journal objective: Take a closer look at the blood trace.
The exact entrance, floor, room, or container is still unclear.
Keep this quest active and use the in-game marker.
Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.
What may appear next
- Follow the blood trailThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- The exact entrance or map point for this step is not confirmed yet. Keep this objective active and follow the in-game quest guidance; do not waste time searching for a pin we cannot verify.
07
Follow the blood trail
Action
Follow the blood trail.
Where
Exact route still unclear
Journal objective: Follow the blood trail.
The exact entrance, floor, room, or container is still unclear.
Keep this quest active and use the in-game marker.
Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.
What may appear next
- Find your way inside the warehouseThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- The exact entrance or map point for this step is not confirmed yet. Keep this objective active and follow the in-game quest guidance; do not waste time searching for a pin we cannot verify.
08
Inspect the damaged wallOptional
Action
Inspect the damaged wall.
Where
Exact route still unclear
Journal objective: Inspect the damaged wall.
The exact entrance, floor, room, or container is still unclear.
Keep this quest active and use the in-game marker.
Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.
If stuck
- The exact entrance or map point for this step is not confirmed yet. Keep this objective active and follow the in-game quest guidance; do not waste time searching for a pin we cannot verify.
- This objective is optional; you can leave it for later unless you want its side content.
09
Find your way inside the warehouse
Action
Find your way inside the warehouse.
Where
Area known
The Middens →Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.
If stuck
- Use The Middens as the confirmed area. Open the location guide for orientation; if no exact pin is shown, keep this quest objective active and follow the in-game marker.
10
Check if anyone survived
Action
Check if anyone survived.
Where
Exact route still unclear
Journal objective: Check if anyone survived.
The exact entrance, floor, room, or container is still unclear.
Keep this quest active and use the in-game marker.
Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.
If stuck
- The exact entrance or map point for this step is not confirmed yet. Keep this objective active and follow the in-game quest guidance; do not waste time searching for a pin we cannot verify.
11
Speak with the scout
Action
Speak with the scout.
Where
Exact route still unclear
Journal objective: Speak with the scout.
The exact entrance, floor, room, or container is still unclear.
Keep this quest active and use the in-game marker.
Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.
If stuck
- The exact entrance or map point for this step is not confirmed yet. Keep this objective active and follow the in-game quest guidance; do not waste time searching for a pin we cannot verify.
12
Look for catalysts
Action
Look for catalysts.
Where
Exact route still unclear
Journal objective: Look for catalysts.
The exact entrance, floor, room, or container is still unclear.
Keep this quest active and use the in-game marker.
Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.
If stuck
- The exact entrance or map point for this step is not confirmed yet. Keep this objective active and follow the in-game quest guidance; do not waste time searching for a pin we cannot verify.
13
Question the scout's corpse
Action
Question the scout's corpse.
Where
Exact route still unclear
Journal objective: Question the scout's corpse.
The exact entrance, floor, room, or container is still unclear.
Keep this quest active and use the in-game marker.
Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.
Requirements
- Do this step during day.
If stuck
- If the objective is not progressing, return during day.
- The exact entrance or map point for this step is not confirmed yet. Keep this objective active and follow the in-game quest guidance; do not waste time searching for a pin we cannot verify.
14
Raise your notoriety to Notorious or higher
Action
Raise your notoriety to Notorious or higher.
Where
Exact route still unclear
Journal objective: Raise your notoriety to Notorious or higher.
The exact entrance, floor, room, or container is still unclear.
Keep this quest active and use the in-game marker.
If stuck
- The exact entrance or map point for this step is not confirmed yet. Keep this objective active and follow the in-game quest guidance; do not waste time searching for a pin we cannot verify.
15
Search for clues in the attic
Action
Search for clues in the attic.
Where
Exact route still unclear
Journal objective: Search for clues in the attic.
The exact entrance, floor, room, or container is still unclear.
Keep this quest active and use the in-game marker.
Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.
What may appear next
- Take a closer look at the blood traceThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- The exact entrance or map point for this step is not confirmed yet. Keep this objective active and follow the in-game quest guidance; do not waste time searching for a pin we cannot verify.
16
Kill the soldiers
Action
Kill the soldiers.
Where
Exact route still unclear
Journal objective: Kill the soldiers.
The exact entrance, floor, room, or container is still unclear.
Keep this quest active and use the in-game marker.
Show related objective target →This opens the objective area. It may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.
If stuck
- The exact entrance or map point for this step is not confirmed yet. Keep this objective active and follow the in-game quest guidance; do not waste time searching for a pin we cannot verify.

Quest Rewards by Outcome

These cards show alternative quest outcomes. Do not add rewards from different endings together.

I learned that Brencis is creating an army of 'winged monsters'. Crake needs to hear about it as soon as possible.

Base XP 75

The XP shown is the base quest reward; other bonuses or rewards earned earlier are separate.

If a Route Is Still Unclear

navigation coverage

Keep the quest active and use the in-game marker for these steps.

Next Actions

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Quest at a Glance

Journal objectives: 16
Time-sensitive steps: 0
Possible outcomes: 3

Step 1: My deeds have earned me a place among the manumit ranks. I am to meet them at the plaza beneath Svartrau Cathedral come daylight.
Step 2: Sara was waiting for me at Svartrau Plaza. Now I have to follow her to the manumit hideout, where they will vote on whether to let me join their ranks. Have I not done enough already?
Step 3: The manumits finally accepted me into their ranks, and before long, Crake handed me my first task. A group of his scouts went missing in Svartrau and he wants me to find out what happened to them.
Step 4: Crake assigned me my first task – to investigate the lookout post where the missing scouts were last seen. It's located in Neustadt, in the attic of a house with a pink façade.
Step 5: I found the house with the pink façade. From what Crake told me, the scouts's lookout point was in the attic.
Step 6: I noticed traces of blood just under the scouts's lookout. Best take a closer look.
Step 7: The traces of blood continue along the street. I should follow them to see whose blood it is – the scouts's or their enemy's?
Step 8: I found deep cut marks on the wall next to where the blood trails lead. I should investigate further.
Step 9: The trail led to an old warehouse in the Middens, a neighbourhood abandoned after the plague. The doors are barricaded, and the windows boarded up. I must find another way inside.
Step 10: I found the missing scouts, but they had been brutally massacred. I still need to check if anyone has survived.
Step 11: One of the scouts is still breathing. I must ask him what happened here before it's too late.
Step 12: To compel the dead scout's soul, I need to find items that once held meaning for him.
Step 13: All four of the missing scouts died before I could reach them. There’s not much left of their bodies, except for the one in the yard. I can try to compel his soul – maybe he will tell me what happened here?
Step 14: Crake deemed that I haven't done enough to be trusted. I must prove myself further against Brencis before he allows me to join the manumit ranks.
Step 15: The scouts's lookout post was located in the attic. I must search it for clues about what happened to them.
Step 16: While investigating the abandoned warehouse, I stumbled upon a group of soldiers. Are they here to clean up the monster's mess? They won't tell me anyway. This can only end in blood.