Crimson Desert Story & Setting — Pywel, Kliff and the Greymanes

Story Overview

Crimson Desert takes place on the continent of Pywel, where the rival factions of Pailune once maintained a tense balance. At Kliff's side stood his steadfast Greymane comrades — until a devastating ambush in the dead of night by their sworn enemies, the Black Bears, left members of the Greymanes dead or scattered across the continent.

Having lost his family in all but name, Kliff is determined to reunite with the survivors and rebuild the faction. On a journey where alliances are forged, dangers abound and mysterious factions are uncovered, he will meet those who seek to upend the very order of the continent and face a mission unlike any he has ever known.

The world of Pywel offers stretches of natural beauty and wilderness — from green plains and woods to arid deserts and rugged mountains — alongside bustling cities and quiet hamlets. Between destinations you will find landmarks, ancient ruins, hidden treasures and other points of interest that draw your curiosity to wander. Your journey also takes you skyward to the mysterious realm known as the Abyss, where a mystical imbalance endangering the world must be restored.

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