Distant Shadows Side quest
- Location
- Silberstein
- Region
- Tantari Woods
- Missable
- Yes
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Marat wished to speak with me about something. It seemed rather important.
- Type
- Side quest
- Starts
- Silberstein
- Time cost
- 4 time units
- Time of day
- Day
- Steps
- 26 steps, 17 on the map
Distant Shadows Walkthrough
17 of the 26 objectives for Distant Shadows are pinned on the map below, 6 of them optional. The numbers on the map match the numbered steps.
How to start Distant Shadows
- StartsBegins in Silberstein.
- Time cost4 time units
- Time of dayDay only
- Can be failedYes — it has a failure ending, so the coronation deadline can take it from you.
Distant Shadows step by step
- Speak with MaratDay & Night
Marat mentioned that he had something to discuss with me. I think now is a good time to ask him about it.
Pinned on the map - Go to Tantari by dayDay
My task is to keep an eye on a man in Tantari named Ascar. And I must do it during the day.
Pinned on the map - Check if Ascar is at homeDay
I suppose I ought to see if Ascar is at home first.
Pinned on the map - Observe Ascar3 time unitsDay
Now I can safely observe Ascar from afar.
Pinned on the map — pin 13 - Go after AscarOptionalDay
I've found Ascar. Now I must shadow him from afar, lest he or the guards should notice me.
- Hide behind the cartDay
I ought to have a clear view of Ascar from behind that cart.
Pinned on the map - Inspect Ascar's hutOptionalDay
Ascar was hiding something in his house. It may be worth investigating.
Pinned on the map — pin 3 - Find AscarDay
Where is Ascar now? I can't lose him.
Pinned on the map — pin 2 - Follow AscarDay
I must shadow Ascar from afar, lest he should notice me.
- Hide behind the barrelsDay
I should hide myself away in order to listen in on their talk.
Pinned on the map — pin 2 - Talk with the womanOptionalDay
What did Ascar say to the woman? It may be worth asking her.
- Follow AscarDay
I must shadow Ascar from afar, lest he should notice me.
- Find AscarDay
Where is Ascar now? I can't lose him.
Pinned on the map - Check the hut windowDay
This appears to be Ascar’s hut. I should look through the window to see if he's inside.
Pinned on the map — pin 3 - Check Ascar's hutOptionalDay
There might be something important hidden in Ascar’s hut.
Pinned on the map — pin 3 - Follow AscarOptionalDay
I must shadow Ascar from afar, lest he should notice me.
- Find a spot to hideDay
I have to hide somewhere. Quick!
Pinned on the map - Hide behind the rocksDay
I have to hide somewhere. Quick!
Pinned on the map — pin 13 - Find Ascar's hutDay
Ascar's hut is surrounded by beehives, so it shouldn't be hard to find.
Pinned on the map — pin 2 - Inspect the beehiveOptionalDay
Ascar has placed something in the beehive. Should I check it?
Pinned on the map — pin 3 - Follow the snaresDay
Ascar said he would collect the animals from the snares. I should be able to find him by following them.
Pinned on the map — pin 17 - Avoid being noticedDay
Marat asked me to keep a low profile, so I should avoid Brencis's soldiers – and Ascar himself.
- Hide behind a haystackDay
I ought to have a clear view of Ascar from behind one of the haystacks.
Pinned on the map — pin 2 - Return to Marat1 time unitDay & Night
I did all I could in Tantari. Now I have to talk about it to Marat.
- Defeat the soldiersDay
No more niceties – may the strongest prevail.
- Observe Ascar without being seenDay & Night
At Marat's behest, I am secretly observing a man named Ascar. I must stay hidden and keep my eyes peeled.
Show the 3 endings — spoilers
Every way Distant Shadows can end, in the game's own words. Read on only if you want it spoiled.
- Ending 1Failure
I followed Ascar to his encounter with the soldiers. Now, I must report what happened to Marat.
Rewards: 500 XP, 1 skill point(s)
- Ending 2Failure
I was never able to take care of the task Marat had for me.
- Ending 3Failure
I have failed the manumits. That path is closed to me now.
Where Distant Shadows takes place
Distant Shadows is a Side quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker with 1 playable version(s). Distant Shadows takes place around Silberstein. Distant Shadows has 26 objectives, 6 of them optional. 17 of the objectives in Distant Shadows are pinned on the world map, so you can see where each step happens. Distant Shadows has 3 possible endings.
See Also
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Distant Shadows FAQ
How do you complete Distant Shadows?
Distant Shadows runs to 26 objectives. It opens with "Speak with Marat" and finishes with "Observe Ascar without being seen". The full list, with map pins and time costs, is in the walkthrough above.
How long does Distant Shadows take?
Distant Shadows spends 4 time units off the story clock across its 26 objectives.
Should I do Distant Shadows by day or by night?
Distant Shadows is only available during Day.
How do I start Distant Shadows?
Distant Shadows begins around Silberstein — start from the first objective in the walkthrough above.
What are the objectives of Distant Shadows?
Distant Shadows has 26 objectives: Speak with Marat, Go to Tantari by day, Check if Ascar is at home, Observe Ascar, Go after Ascar, Hide behind the cart, Inspect Ascar's hut, Find Ascar, Follow Ascar, Hide behind the barrels, Talk with the woman, Follow Ascar, Find Ascar, Check the hut window, Check Ascar's hut, Follow Ascar, Find a spot to hide, Hide behind the rocks, Find Ascar's hut, Inspect the beehive, Follow the snares, Avoid being noticed, Hide behind a haystack, Return to Marat, Defeat the soldiers, Observe Ascar without being seen. Optional and time-sensitive steps are marked in the objective list.
Where do the objectives of Distant Shadows take place?
17 of the 26 objectives in Distant Shadows have a marked location, in and around Tantari Woods. The numbered map above matches the objective list.
How many endings does Distant Shadows have?
Distant Shadows has 3 endings in the game files, 3 of them failures.
Is Distant Shadows missable?
Missable: Yes. On the 30-day clock most quests can time out; the start block of the walkthrough above says whether this one has a failure ending.