Distress Beacon

Distress Beacon
Quest
Category Quests
Type Main Story
Rewards 680Resonance
Grey Gloomstone
145Memory Fragment
10Medium Wayfinder Resonance Cache
2000Reward Tower XP
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Distress Beacon is a main quest in Wayfinder.

Description[edit]

Start

Omen has suggested you find the smuggler, Kestrel, to learn more about the Trial of Lingering Light. Go to the Bitter End tavern to search for leads.

Active

In order to learn what the monks were truly doing in Aurelian, you will need access to the Undercroft, which means you must complete the Trial of Lingering Light. Omen has suggested you find the smuggler, Kestrel, to learn more about this rite. Ask around the Bitter End tavern in Skylight.

Clear

The Tavern Keeper, Wren, told you a Warden in the Lower City might be able to help you find Kestrel. Warden Hass initially denied knowing the smuggler but it seems she may be able to help, provided you keep a low profile.

Requirement[edit]

Prerequisite[edit]

Clear Walking in Shadows.

Start quest[edit]

Starts automatically.

Questline[edit]

Main story questline
  1. Heart of Darkness
  2. City on a Hill
  3. Into the Unknown
  4. The Gloom Dagger
  5. The Descent
  6. Tangled Webs
  7. Controlling the Chaos
  8. What Lurks in the Shadows
  9. Call of the Void
  10. Eyes to See
  11. Fading Light
  12. Walking in Shadows
  13. Distress Beacon
  14. The Fallen Shrike
  15. Into the Pit
  16. Source of the Slime
  17. A Bargain at the Crossroads
  18. The Trial of Lingering Light
  19. Ruins of Aurelian
  20. Remnants of the Past
  21. The Archon Assault
  22. Fallen Archon
  23. The Bloodworks
  24. The Fall of the Silver Codex
  25. Duality
  26. Finding the First
  27. Bad Omens
  28. Unraveling Chaos
  29. Unraveling Doubt
  30. Unraveled Remains
  31. Lighting the Flame
  32. The Lost Colony
  33. The Shrouded Woods
  34. Shadows Over Deepwood
  35. The Devil You Know
  36. The Hidden Heart
  37. Lies Within Lies
  38. A Champion's Blood
  39. The Ring of Blood
  40. Lost Spirits
  41. The Road To Ruin
  42. The Hollow Heart
  43. Wormwood
  44. Roots of Evil
  45. The Deathless
  46. Epilogue
  47. Despair and Hope
  48. The Raven
  49. Crucible of the Gods
  50. The Shattered Foundry
  51. The Parley
  52. Mask of the Raven
  53. To Fell a Lord
  54. The Heart of it All
  55. The Aegis Vault
  56. The Beginning of the End
  57. The Fight for Evenor
  58. The (Not So) Bitter End

Objectives[edit]

Dialogue[edit]

Start Quest
Omen

Since the Gloomfall, we've had to put our pasts behind us. Wolf and the Huntmaster were once bitter enemies, but in the face of the Gloom, we have to work together. So, it is with Kestrel and I.

Player

Who's Kestrel?

Omen

She's a smuggler who used to work with the Shrikes, and she's good at finding things we need. I'll never trust her—but she may be able to help us with this.

Kestrel keeps a low profile, but I'm sure you can find her. Ask around the Bitter End. Oh, and Wayfinder? Be careful. Kestrel is not one to divulge information for free.

Clear Phase 1
Tavern Patron

A Wayfinder? Shouldn't you be out saving the world?

Player

I'm looking for Kestrel.

Tavern Patron

Kestrel? The Shrike who emptied the Imperial treasury? Surely she died in the Fall.

Enthusiastic Patron

Of couse she survived! The Fall couldn't kill Kestrel. The way I heard it, she's the only reason Omen survived the attack.

Other Tavern Patron

You talking about Kestrel? I heard she has a hideout in the Bloodworks mine, filled with Avar gold.

Player

But where can I FIND Kestrel?

Disgruntled Patron

Don't believe anything this lot says. If anyone knows where to find Kestrel, it's the bartender. I hear Kestrel gave her a bottle of Firebreath Brandy stolen from a Dominion prince.

Clear Phase 2
Tavern Keeper Wren

Always a delight to see a new Wayfinder at the Bitter End! What can I do for you? If you're chasing rumors, I'm just the person you need... The tavern's where all rumors come to roost, after all.

Player

Do you know Kestrel?

Tavern Keeper Wren

By reputation. Kestrel was one of the original Shrikes. Today they're rabid bandits, but there was a time when the Shrikes were heroes of the Highlands, playing Maze and Empire alike for fools.

Before the Fall, Kestrel was the slipperiest smuggler in the Westreach. I still have a bottle of blood sherry she carried through the Maze—don't tell Wolf.

Player

I won't.

Tavern Keeper Wren

Most think Kestrel died in the Fall, but I think she's still making sure people get what they need. But Wolf, little Lord Halar—she tricked them in the past, and they'd never trust her in Skylight.

If you're serious about making contact, I'd take a jaunt down the Great Lift and speak with the Warden. They say she and Kestrel are... acquainted, as it were. Good luck.

Clear Quest
Warden Hass

Well met, Wayfinder! Are you here to thrash a few Shrikes for me? Or do you have some other pressing business?

Player

I'm looking for a smuggler named Kestrel.

Warden Hass

Kestrel? You think I'm working with the Shrikes now? If I knew where she was, I'd have her in chains. And you can tell that to Commander Wolf! Really! As if I'd know Kestrel.

Player

I'm sorry, I must have misunderstood.

Warden Hass

Closer, now, and quiet. I may be able to help you.

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Quests
Main Story
Heart of Darkness • City on a Hill • Into the Unknown • The Gloom Dagger • The Descent • Tangled Webs • Controlling the Chaos • What Lurks in the Shadows • Call of the Void • Eyes to See • Fading Light • Walking in Shadows • Distress Beacon • The Fallen Shrike • Into the Pit • Source of the Slime • A Bargain at the Crossroads • The Trial of Lingering Light • Ruins of Aurelian • Remnants of the Past • The Archon Assault • Fallen Archon • The Bloodworks • The Fall of the Silver Codex • Duality • Finding the First • Bad Omens • Unraveling Chaos • Unraveling Doubt • Unraveled Remains • Lighting the Flame • The Lost Colony • The Shrouded Woods • Shadows Over Deepwood • The Devil You Know • The Hidden Heart • Lies Within Lies • A Champion's Blood • The Ring of Blood • Lost Spirits • The Road To Ruin • The Hollow Heart • Wormwood • Roots of Evil • The Deathless • Epilogue • Despair and Hope • The Raven • Crucible of the Gods • The Shattered Foundry • The Parley • Mask of the Raven • To Fell a Lord • The Heart of it All • The Aegis Vault • The Beginning of the End • The Fight for Evenor • The (Not So) Bitter End
Side Story
The Berserker • The Scholar • The Exile • The Champion • The Shrike • The Spy • The Archon • The Broken Home • The Thousand Faces • Reunions and Revelations • Resource Management • Energy Crisis • Faction Fight • Shadows Fall • A Dip in the Dark • Wish Upon a Star • Finding the Lost Caravan • Looting the Looters • Live by the Sword • Peace Offering • Love After Gloomfall • From the Ashes • Finding Courage • Counterfeiter • Of Most Worth • The Noxious Betrayer • The Lavish Betrayer • The Mad Bomber Betrayer • The Pyro Betrayer • The Gloomtouched Betrayer • The Would-Be Successors • Book of Shadow • Book of Chaos • Book of Growth • Book of Rebirth • Book of Death • Book of Gloom • Restoring the Archives • Tomb of the Stone King • The Bell Tree • Monastery of the Sword • Tracing the Past • Hidden Knowledge • Echoes of Eternity • Not-So-Sage Advice • Project Re-Venge! • Project Re-Venge Re-Visited With A Re-Vengeance • A Worthy Opponent • Whispers on the Wind • The Lair of the Whisperer • Grinding the Geartooth • Unexpected Visitors • Cleansing Fire • The Kestrel and the Rook • Birds of a Feather • The Caged Bird Sings • Seeking Knowledge • Seeking Truth • Seeking Hope • Seeking Closure • Found Among the Ashes • Forgotten Rings • Ghost in the Machine • A Ruthless End • Shadow of the Eclipse • Bond of Blood • A Woodwen's Plea • Think Faster • Hope Blooms and Burns • From the Edge of Death • The Last Potion • The Crystal Shard • The Gift and the Garrison • Find the Liar • Find the Liar: Fovur • Find the Liar: Vaf • Find the Liar: Maelon Sol • Elusive Truths • Dark Truths • Father of Mine • Child of Mine • Lady of the Bog • Mocca My Dear • Spirit of the Stones • The Last Train Out • How Far is Avar? • Gelatinous Relic
Jobs
Survival Stores • Out of the Woodwork • Reaver Madness • Breaking the Ice • Terror From the Skies • Good Bones • Trickster in the Woods • Extra Spectra • The Need for Greed • Balgrim Reaper • Wayfinder Witchfinder • Crown of the Woodwen • Frozen Fury • Letters of Hope • Old Growth, New Growth • As Natural as Hemlock • On Watch • Man-Eaters • Thunderer Struck • Highlands Gloom Slayer • Lance a Lot • Leftovers • Long Cold Winter • The Moment of Death • Shrike Slayer • Bear in Mind • Mine Sweeper • Attack of the Rotbeaks • Hunting Thunder • Hello Darkness My Old Friend • Late Gloomer • Seer Killer • Name Your Poison • Arclight Imbuement • Taking a Shine • Shore Leavings • The Hunter's Verse • Hot Soup • Equipping the Outpost • Shroom With a View • A Home in Ruins • Field Reports • Grinds My Gears • Like Pulling Teeth • Exterminator • Read All About It! • Heavy Metal • Gloom Slayer • Test Your Mettle • Echo Collector • Shrike Echoes • Time is of the Essence • Dressed to Kill • Offensive Brewer • Arcane Brewer • Long Haul Brewer • A Diverse Spectra-um • Recruits & Repairs • Mutated Hunts • Mutated Expeditions • Memory Lane • Spare Blades • Feeding the Needing • Order Up! • Lost Coins • Imbuement Artisan • Master of the Climb • Beast by the Lake • Apex Predator • Threat Display • Reaver Roundup • Reaver Reconnaissance • To a Frigid End • Ever Vigilant • Knowledge is Power • Strike the Shrikes • Hunting the Hunters • The Element of Surprise • Brothers in Arms • Seeing the Light • Elementally, My Dear • It Rings a Bell • Altar'ed Beasts • Cutting One's Teeth • Test of Arms • Tearing It Up • At Least He's Honest • Collect Gloomstones • Exploring the Unknown • Heart Attack • Training Dummies • Door to Door • Out for Blood
Bounty
Mythic Hunt - The Broodmother • Mythic Hunt - The Argent Hand • Mythic Hunt - Commander Creed • Mythic Hunt - The Trial of Lingering Light • Mythic Hunt - Ryv'n the Devourer • Mythic Hunt - The First • Mythic Hunt - The Bloodspawn • Mythic Hunt - The Bloodbore • Mythic Hunt - The Dread Legion • Mythic Hunt - The Grand Deceiver • Mythic Hunt - The Storm Twins • Mythic Hunt - Kolaar the Beastmaster • Mythic Hunt - Wormwood • Mythic Hunt - The Reaver King
Patrols
Patrol: The Wisp's Will • Patrol: Ice in Your Veins • Patrol: Pest Control • Patrol: Raid the Reavers • Patrol: Meat, Prey, Love • Patrol: Arachnophobia • Patrol: Tool Taker • Patrol: Spearing Specters • Patrol: Path of Fire • Patrol: Grim Reaver • Patrol: Crates on a Train • Patrol: Flowers for the Forlorn • Patrol: Just in Chime • Patrol: Bold as Ice • Patrol: Clawful Good • Patrol: Icebreaker • Patrol: Whispers of the Past • Patrol: Show of Force • Patrol: Weeding Them Out • Patrol: Simply De-Vine
Priority
Echoes of the Fallen • Consume and Control • Power From The Past • A New Wayfinder • Somewhere to Call Home • Instinct, Discipline, Focus • No Better Friend • Vile Vials • First Awakening • Saddle Up • Of Myth & Might • Thanks for the Memories • Venomess • Kyros • Senja • Grendel
Achievements
Power House • Master of War • Arcane Lord • I Will Survive • Wide Awake • Legend Reborn • Bounty Hunter • Way Found • Testing your Limits • Limitless • Touched by Greed • Déjà vu • Aurelian Lost • After the Fall • Bad Omens • Hunting the Hunter • Swan Song • Spirited Away • Remnant of the Past • No Honor Among Thieves • Last of the Woodwen • Kindling Light • Alchemical Enthusiast • Wayfarer • Hero for All • No Place Like Home • Born Anew • Legendary Armorer • Champion's Vestige • Echoes of Power • All For One • Self Improvement • Manipulating the Gloom • Master of the Elements • Expeditionary Force • Anchor Slayer • Finding the Path • Walking the Path • Unlock All Wayfinders • Echoes of Eternity • Dimensional Warrior • Well, That was Eventful... • Seeker of Truth • Beat the House • Firefighter • Fowl Spirit • Dye Hard • Midas Touch • Shadow and Flame • Wayfinder
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