OVERVIEW
The final stretch of Chapter 2. Kliff investigates the Goldleaf Merchant Guild's corruption, rescues a kidnapped healer, and faces Kailok the Hornsplitter — the chapter's climactic boss fight.
THE DARK VEIL
Head to the Goldleaf Tradepost, down the road from the farms. Watch for Sealed Abyss Artifacts along the way (purple minimap icons).
A goblin named Shakatu explains the Goldleaf Merchants Guild situation — someone's pulling strings at the top, but an emergency demands immediate attention.
THE FLAMES OF GREED
Talk to the people on the road. A healer's house is being torched by bandits because he refused to cooperate with the Goldleaves.
Before heading out: Another Sealed Abyss Artifact at the fork. Don't forget to check challenges attached to each one in your inventory and claim rewards manually.
At the burning house:
- - Use Nature's Grasp to lift the charred logs blocking the door
- - Timer is generous but real — rush inside and carry Marten to safety
- - Reward: Abyss Artifact
Hubert the healer has been kidnapped over a mysterious stone. Time to rescue him.
KIDNAPPED HEALER
Ride west. Along the way:
Unicorn Cliff base: Small bandit group with easy loot (basic weapons to sell later).
Looted wagon: Another Sealed Abyss Artifact nearby. You can steal wagon contents with a mask equipped but beware the crime system.
Hubert's bandit camp is small — sneak up for a free assassination before fighting.
Important: The area is full of Peonies (bright pink flowers). Stock up if you have inventory space — these are needed to craft Palmar Pills later.
After clearing the camp: Untie Hubert, grab the Palmar Pill by the barrels, check the notice board for any new side quests.
REBELLION OR REVOLUTION
Return to Shakatu. Cook food at the camp before leaving — big fight ahead.
Shakatu's soldiers attack (miscommunication). Only 5 enemies but heavily shielded. Counter options:
- - Grapple attacks and shield bashes (best counter)
- - Spam heavy attacks to break guard
- - Well-timed parries for stagger openings
BOSS BATTLE: KAILOK, THE HORNSPLITTER
Prepare: Stock up on food, consider upgrading gear at the Smithy. Buy Iron/Copper from vendors if you haven't mined any.
Phase 1 — Reaching the Camp:
Head to Hornsplitter's camp on Unicorn Cliff. Large goblin squad at the entrance.
- - Use the cliff edge for environmental kills (Pump Kick, grapples)
- - Turning Slash hits multiple unshielded goblins
- - Coin purse icon on dropped gear = valuable vendor trash
Warning: Goblins inside the camp are civilians. DO NOT attack them unless you want a massive bounty.
Phase 2 — Boss Fight:
Kailok's moveset:
- - Dances around the arena, creates distance, launches linear AOE attacks
- - Forward slash + overhead strike combo (blockable with shield)
- - Jump slam (unblockable — watch for red shield flash, dodge roll to evade)
Strategy:
- - Keep shield raised to track Kailok's movement
- - Sidestep AOE attacks in a zig-zag pattern toward him
- - Punish his blockable combos with quick counter-attacks
- - Heavy attacks and skills build stagger (yellow meter under HP)
- - Fill the stagger meter for a finisher opportunity
- - New ability learned during fight: Evasive Roll (dodge after being hit)
Reward: Seal of Greed (better prices with Goldleaf merchants). Shakatu takes over the guild.
Chapter 2 complete! Story continues in Chapter 3: Howling Hill.