Buried Past Quest Guide – Blood of The Dawnwalker

Welcome to this comprehensive guide for the Buried Past quest in Blood of The Dawnwalker. This quest takes you on a journey south from Marigale into the woods to uncover secrets from the past. Along the way, you’ll have opportunities to unlock multiple shrines, which will help you expand your map considerably. Follow this step-by-step guide to complete the quest without missing any important details.

Getting Started – Quest Location

Begin your quest in Marigale. Your objective is to find your character’s father’s secret spot, which requires you to travel quite far south into the woods. Head in a south-southwest direction, traveling deep into the forest area. Don’t worry about the distance—the journey is worth it, and you can pick up multiple shrines along the way to unlock additional map areas.

Arriving at the Hovel

Once you reach your destination, you’ll find a hovel (a small, dilapidated dwelling). You’ll notice there’s a shrine right outside the hovel, so grab that first to unlock the location and fast travel point.

Investigating the Hovel

Approach the hovel and inspect the door. Try knocking to see if anyone is inside. Look around the exterior for clues—you’ll find floor marks near a tree stump and some evidence suggesting rats are present in the shed nearby. Explore the area thoroughly before proceeding inside.

Meeting Volk

After exploring the hovel, go inside to meet Volk. Once you’ve had your initial conversation with him, he’ll ask you to give him a day to rest. This is a required story beat, so you’ll need to wait.

Waiting for Volk to Rest (First Wait)

Important: You must wait a full 24 hours for Volk to rest. Simply waiting until morning is not enough—you need to advance time to the same time the following day. For example, if it’s late afternoon when you finish talking to him, you’ll need to wait until late afternoon the next day before returning.

Second Visit – Another Day to Rest

Return to Volk after the 24-hour wait. He’ll be ready to talk, but after your conversation, he’ll ask for another full day of rest. Repeat the waiting process—another complete 24-hour cycle is required.

Third Visit – Swordplay Training

Once Volk has rested the second time, return to the hovel again. During this visit, Volk will offer to teach you some swordplay. You have the option to accept or decline this training—either choice allows you to progress with the quest.

Waiting for Volk (Third Time)

Whether or not you participate in the swordplay training, Volk will need another full day of rest after this encounter. Return after waiting the full 24 hours.

The Final Confrontation

On your fourth visit to the hovel, the situation takes a dramatic turn. Guards will appear at the location. Volk’s demeanor changes—he becomes hostile and turns against you. You’ll need to defeat both Volk and the guards in combat to complete the quest.

After defeating Volk and the guards, the Buried Past quest will be complete!

Quest Summary

The Buried Past quest requires patience and multiple visits to Volk’s hovel. Remember to wait full 24-hour cycles between visits, grab the shrine outside the hovel for map progression, and be prepared for combat during the final encounter. Take your time exploring the area, and don’t rush through the waiting periods—they’re essential to the story progression.

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