Fall Before Dusk Main quest · Act 3
- Location
- The Cathedral Complex
- Region
- Tantari Woods
- Missable
- Yes
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
It’s time to infiltrate Greifberg. We’ll enter through a secret tunnel and strike at Brencis, while Catalin’s troops keep him busy with a false siege. The castle falls before dusk!
- Type
- Main quest · Act 3
- Starts
- The Cathedral Complex
- Time cost
- 2 time units
- Time of day
- Day or night
- Steps
- 19 steps, 12 on the map
Fall Before Dusk Walkthrough
12 of the 19 objectives for Fall Before Dusk are pinned on the map below, 2 of them optional. The numbers on the map match the numbered steps.
How to start Fall Before Dusk
- StartsBegins in The Cathedral Complex.
- Time cost2 time units
- Time of dayDay or night
- Can be failedYes — it has a failure ending, so the coronation deadline can take it from you.
Fall Before Dusk step by step
One marker covers an area to search rather than an exact spot.
- Inspect the tunnelsDay & Night
Marat’s scouts are nowhere to be seen. We must inspect the tunnels beneath the castle to ensure it’s safe to pass.
Search area on the map - Reach the ladderDay & Night
Marat’s scouts set up a ladder, so they should be somewhere nearby.
Pinned on the map - Check the rest of the tunnelDay & Night
Marat's scouts are dead. We need to check the rest of the tunnel and find out what killed them.
Pinned on the map — pin 2 - Defeat BakirDay & Night
That madman Bakir ambushed me and Marat in the dungeons, blocking our way to the prison cells. We need to get rid of him as quickly as possible.
- Defeat the WardenDay & Night
The prison warden blocked our way to the cells. We need to deal with him as quickly as possible.
- Find a way to the courtyardDay & Night
We must find a way to the courtyard and see how the siege goes. But it won't be easy. The castle's on high alert now.
Pinned on the map - Talk to the manumitsOptionalDay & Night
A few manumits are holed up by the gate. I should ask them how things are going on their end.
Pinned on the map - Look for your familyDay & Night
We’ve made it into the prison. My family should be locked up here. I must find them!
Pinned on the map - Look for any prisoners willing to fightOptionalDay & Night
We’ve made it into the prison. Maybe some folk locked up here will be willing to join our fight? Either way, we should free them all.
Pinned on the map — pin 8 - Enter the castle1 time unitDay & Night
The courtyard is cleared. Next, the castle.
Pinned on the map — pin 7 - Defeat AmbrusDay & Night
Ambrus is too proud for his own good, and loyal to Brencis beyond reason. We have to take him down.
- Defeat Ambrus's lieutenantsDay & Night
Loyal to the very end, those men still serve Ambrus, even after his death. But they’ll soon follow in their master’s footsteps.
- Find the throne roomDay & Night
Now that we’re inside the castle, we need to join Catalin and his men in the throne room. But which way is it?
Pinned on the map — pin 14 - Escape Xanthe's trap1 time unitDay & Night
We've got ourselves caught in a nightmarish loop, a magical trap woven by Boyaress Xanthe. There must be some way out of this nightmare.
Pinned on the map - Chase after BrencisDay & Night
Brencis slipped away from me, but I won't let him escape!
Pinned on the map — pin 2 - Find BrencisDay & Night
Brencis is still in the castle. Toying with me, taunting my every step... I’ll hunt him down, even if it’s the last thing I ever do.
Pinned on the map — pin 14 - Defeat BrencisDay & Night
Using my family as a vicious welcome is Brencis's last act of cruelty. This nightmare ends with him – here and now.
- Defeat XantheDay & Night
Xanthe is the last vrakhir standing between me and Brencis. I came this far, I won't let her stop me now.
- Defeat Xanthe's lieutenantsDay & Night
Xanthe’s blood slaves are the last thing standing between me and Brencis. I’ve come this far, I won’t let them stop me now.
Show the 4 endings — spoilers
Every way Fall Before Dusk can end, in the game's own words. Read on only if you want it spoiled.
- Ending 1
We defeated Brencis, but Marat paid the ultimate price... He saved Catalin’s life by sacrificing his own. Now, Skender’s son is set to become the next ruler of Vale Sangora.
- Ending 2
We defeated Brencis. Catalin is gone as well, which isn’t a loss in my book. I’m glad at least Marat lives to see his rebellion’s victory, though many of the manumits weren’t so lucky.
- Ending 3
We've defeated Brencis. Now, Catalin is set to become the next ruler of Vale Sangora. Let's hope he won't tread in his father's footsteps. I’m glad Marat lives to see his rebellion’s victory, though many of the manumits weren’t so lucky.
- Ending 4Failure
We defeated Brencis, but Marat paid the ultimate price. Catalin is gone as well, so what now? Who will become Vale Sangora's next knyaz? Honestly, I don't care. I just hope all the horrors and bloodshed are finally over.
Where Fall Before Dusk takes place
Characters involved
- AmbrusVrakhiri lieutenant — the Knyaz's right fistvrakhiriDay & Night
- BakirVrakhiri lieutenant — game master of Vale SangoravrakhiriDay & Night
- BrencisAntagonist — the Knyaz of Vale SangoravrakhiriDay & Night
- CatalinDay & Night
- DrogosDay & Night
- EsmeCoen's motherDay & Night
- MirtoDay & Night
- PieterDay & Night
- Skender
- VladimirDay & Night
- XantheVrakhiri lieutenant — the Dark MistressvrakhiriDay & Night
- YannaDay & Night
Fall Before Dusk is a Main quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker with 2 playable version(s). Fall Before Dusk belongs to Act 3 of the main story. Fall Before Dusk takes place around The Cathedral Complex. Fall Before Dusk has 19 objectives, 2 of them optional. 12 of the objectives in Fall Before Dusk are pinned on the world map, so you can see where each step happens. Fall Before Dusk has 4 possible endings.
See Also
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Fall Before Dusk FAQ
How do you complete Fall Before Dusk?
Fall Before Dusk runs to 19 objectives. It opens with "Inspect the tunnels" and finishes with "Defeat Xanthe's lieutenants". The full list, with map pins and time costs, is in the walkthrough above.
How long does Fall Before Dusk take?
Fall Before Dusk spends 2 time units off the story clock across its 19 objectives.
Should I do Fall Before Dusk by day or by night?
Fall Before Dusk can be started by day or by night and costs 2 time units of story time either way. Steps locked to one half of the day are badged in the walkthrough above.
How do I start Fall Before Dusk?
Fall Before Dusk begins around The Cathedral Complex — start from the first objective in the walkthrough above.
What are the objectives of Fall Before Dusk?
Fall Before Dusk has 19 objectives: Inspect the tunnels, Reach the ladder, Check the rest of the tunnel, Defeat Bakir, Defeat the Warden, Find a way to the courtyard, Talk to the manumits, Look for your family, Look for any prisoners willing to fight, Enter the castle, Defeat Ambrus, Defeat Ambrus's lieutenants, Find the throne room, Escape Xanthe's trap, Chase after Brencis, Find Brencis, Defeat Brencis, Defeat Xanthe, Defeat Xanthe's lieutenants. Optional and time-sensitive steps are marked in the objective list.
Where do the objectives of Fall Before Dusk take place?
12 of the 19 objectives in Fall Before Dusk have a marked location, in and around Tantari Woods. The numbered map above matches the objective list.
How many endings does Fall Before Dusk have?
Fall Before Dusk has 4 endings in the game files, 1 of them failures.
Is Fall Before Dusk 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.