The Arisen's Shadow
Chase the hooded man following you in Vernworth and grab him rather than killing him. Bermudo offers a bribe; refusing it allows Captain Brant to arrest him.
Trigger and cutoff
After Seat of the Sovran, complete an objective for Brant and walk through Vernworth's Merchant Quarter. A pawn may comment on someone watching you, and the quest appears. PowerPyx places its cutoff at Feast of Deception: resolve it before committing to the coronation.
Pursue the hooded man who runs when you approach and use the grab command at close range. Merely talking to random townspeople does not advance the objective.
Choose an outcome
| Choice | Next action | Historical guide reward |
|---|---|---|
| Demand and accept payment | Let Bermudo leave; the bribe route ends here. | 1,000 XP and 5,000 G |
| Refuse payment | Wait for Brant to intervene; after a few days, ask about the captured agent at the Stardrop Inn at night. | Fextralife lists 1,000 XP and 4,000 G |
These are older guide figures, not guaranteed current payouts. Capcom increased some quest rewards on June 10, 2026 without publishing a quest-by-quest replacement table.
Keep the agent alive
Avoid lethal attacks while waiting for Brant. Holding Bermudo is safer than unleashing the party on him. If he dies before the arrest scene, a Wakestone can revive him. The arrested route gives Brant information about Battahl's involvement.
The cited guides differ on additional border-pass consequences, so no particular permit or automatic border unlock is promised here.
Questions
How do you contend with your pursuer?
Find the fleeing hooded man in Vernworth, chase him, and grab him. He identifies himself as Bermudo.
Does the quest require every Brant mission?
No. It can trigger after an early Brant objective. Finish it before Feast of Deception.