The Ambition In The Ruins Answers In Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert: Ambition In The Ruins Quest Walkthrough Published May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT Andrew is a staff writer for TheGamer, who began contributing to TG in 2022. A graduate of Screenwriting at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, he broke into the gaming industry in 2016 at Games for Change, promoting games for social impact. As an expert in RPGs and JRPGs, Andrew has covered several pre-release titles, including Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and secured previews for games such as Exodus with industry leaders like Drew Karpyshyn. Andrew is also a Pokemon TCG expert, covering nearly every set ever printed and providing detailed card value analysis through over 300 articles on the topic. Andrew is a massive fan of Pokemon and loves cooking, but not both together. If you’re one of the many who struggled to leave Hernand, Crimson Desert’s opening region, then chances are you might be busy clearing out quests before continuing onward. However, certain quest chains in Hernand, like Ambition in the Ruins, require you to advance the story and complete certain prerequisites before it’s available. We’ll show you where to start Ambition in the Ruins so you can catch a thief and earn a hefty sum of silver in the process. How To Start Ambition In The Ruins To begin Ambition in the Ruins, you must have completed The Weight of Knowledge quest under the Hernand Commissions Faction Quests. When you're ready, head north of Calphade Castle, northwest of Deepfog Basin, which is where you'll begin the Stolen Supplies quest by speaking to a Calphadean Defender along the road by a checkpoint. He'll describe a recent theft and point you in the direction of five people to question: Robert, the overseer Adeline, the nun Malluk, the military supply officer Helmut, the blacksmith Caspar, the merchant This also begins the Search for Leads quest, the second in the chain. You can also read the Investigative Log: Ambition In The Ruins to get an overview of each person. Related Crimson Desert: Ironwing REN-X Boss Guide The hardest part of this boss fight is staying on top of REN-X. Where To Question The Suspects Head north of where you spoke to the defender and through a field to find and question Robert. After you speak to Robert, you'll learn about Ella, the workers' representative, a sixth person to question. Head west of Robert to speak to Caspar. Then go to the far east, where you'll encounter Malluk near Deepfog Basin. Once you finish there, head back toward the first Calphadean Defender you spoke to and west to speak to Ella near the mill. From the mill, go east about 100 meters and speak to Adeline in the cemetery. Lastly, go 550 meters southeast to question Helmut, the blacksmith. When you're done, this will begin the third and final quest in the chain, Deduction and Revelation of the Culprit. What Are The Answers For Ambition In The Ruins? Head back to the Calphadean Defender and speak with him to put everything together. The conversation's correct responses are as follows: What did the supervisor say? Answer: The quartermaster and merchant are suspicious. And Sister Adeline? Answer: The workers and blacksmith are working till dawn. And what about the quartermaster? Answer: Didn't look too happy with Caspar. And leads from Caspar? The merchant? Answer: The lad seemed troubled, with all the iron coming from who knows where. Have you spoken with Ella, the worker's representative? Answer: The supplies they received were in poor condition. What of the Blacksmith, Helmut? Answer: He seems to take pride in the things he crafts Once you've finished speaking to the Defender, the culprit will become clear: it was Helmut. Head 444 meters south to apprehend your thief. Helmut will be in the midst of a deal. Once you interrupt and tie up your thief, use the eastern road to ride back north past the castle to the gate where Robert will be waiting. What Rewards Do You Get From Ambition In The Ruins? Hand Helmut over and collect your reward from Robert: Kinetic Dolphin – A furniture piece worth 24.70 silver if you have no interest in using it in your home. Next Crimson Desert: Where To Get Golden Apples Forget the spiders; follow the cute hedgehogs to get a Golden Apple in Crimson Desert.