Learn how to complete the investigation quest The Truth on the Sand in Crimson Desert. This guide will provide the correct answers to the investigation you report to the Urdavah Guard Captain.
Where to start The Truth on the Sand
You can start The Truth on the Sand by talking to the Guard Captain near the wagon at the Saltroad Trading Post. This is northeast of the first “A” in “Urdavah” on the map.


Investigating the Theft
There was a theft in the merchant gold where a thief stole a chest of gold and several contracts. Talk to the various people the quest leads you to, then return to the Guard Captain when you’re complete. You’ll need to answer with:
- They were suspicious of Mahmoud, the one with the key.
- He was away briefly at dawn, but insisted it’s not a problem as only Rashim, Shahina, and the guards know of the strongbox’s location.
- Paizel’s been poking around, wanting to know where the strongbox is kept.
- Nobody left the trading post that day, and everyone knew where the strongbox was.
- They were away on a trade, and heard a rumor that Mahmoud’s gotten himself into gambling debt.
- They saw a herb merchant at camp at dawn.
After talking to the guard captain, you’ll need to bring in the culprit to complete the quest.
Reward
For a reward, you’ll receive 100 Tashkalp Contribution and the Kinetic Boat furniture object for your home. This decorative boat will move on its own as if it’s going through rough waters.

Other Investigation Quests
There are several more quests following this pattern and tasking you to play an Investigator. We have easy-to-follow guides providing styraight-to-the-point instructions how to start them, what the correct answers are that you need to provide, and what is the reward you get for completing the quests.
You can find our list of Investigation Quest Guides in the left panel (top left arrow on mobile and small screens). The collection is also accessible from the menu at the top.





