An Unheard Farewell: How to Solve the Scout Search in Valor Mortis

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A carriage by the roadside, a waiting officer — and you're right in the middle of Chapter 2 of Valor Mortis. The sidequest An Unheard Farewell starts here. PC Gamer and Polygon list it as an early side task, TechRaptor classifies it as an "early sidequest".

The task according to PC Gamer in brief: "Find the missing scouts for the Adjutant Sous-Officier." Polygon summarizes it similarly: You're supposed to find the missing soldiers of the "Adjudant". What initially sounds like a classic search quest, the available guides keep deliberately vague in the details.

We compile for you what the sources confirm about the start and sequence — so you don't run in circles before you even know what you're looking for.

Starting Point: Demolished Path Lantern in Chapter 2

HardcoreGamer describes the entry very concretely: You start the quest by speaking in Chapter 2 with the man in the carriage directly next to the "Demolished Path Lantern". Anyone who starts earlier runs into nothing — and anyone who simply passes by the lantern in Chapter 2 leaves the quest giver standing.

According to the guides, the lantern functions as a fast-travel and orientation point. So look for it first on the map, then you'll find the carriage in the immediate vicinity. The officer himself isn't a random passerby, but is firmly tied to this scene — according to Polygon and Game Rant, the quest stands and falls with him.

What it's about: Missing Scouts of an Officer

Polygon phrases the task like this: You're supposed to find the missing soldiers of the Adjudant. PC Gamer writes "scouts", Game Rant speaks of "comrades". Three sources, three words for the same goal: A small group of comrades has gone missing, and you're supposed to track them down.

How many scouts there are and where they're hiding — the guides available to us keep that deliberately vague. TechRaptor does speak of "location of quest items", but doesn't name them in the excerpt. We therefore stick to the confirmed facts and refer to the complete walkthroughs for details.

Adjutant or Adjudant? Minor Disagreement Between the Sources

Noteworthy when cross-reading: Polygon and Game Rant write the officer as "Adjudant", PC Gamer calls him "Adjutant Sous-Officier". The same figure is meant — presumably a translation or spelling variant of the military designation. What's important for you in the game: You recognize him by his position at the carriage, not necessarily by the name tag.

Conclusion: Be Early, Keep an Eye on the Map

Our impression so far: An Unheard Farewell is doable, but highly location-dependent. Anyone who finds the "Demolished Path Lantern" on the map in Chapter 2 and heads for the carriage next to it has already taken the first step.

We'll add more details on scout locations as soon as more complete guides become available. Until then: Find the lantern, address the carriage, listen — and only then go searching.

11 Tips for Your Start in An Unheard Farewell

1. Chapter 2 as a Minimum Requirement
Before Chapter 2, the officer won't appear to you according to HardcoreGamer. If you skip past the lantern prematurely, you'll wait in vain.

2. Mark the Demolished Path Lantern First
The lantern is your anchor point: fast-travel anchor and orientation marker in case you want to find the carriage again later.

3. Actively Address the Carriage
HardcoreGamer speaks of the "man in the carriage". The NPC stands, the carriage stands — both are part of the staging. Don't just walk past.

4. Take "Scouts" Literally
PC Gamer clearly speaks of "missing scouts". Search specifically for scout clues or markers, not any random NPCs.

5. Understand "Missing Soldiers" as a Synonym
Polygon writes "missing soldiers". Three sources, one search image: military unit, multiple persons.

6. Search for Comrades as a Group
Game Rant speaks of "comrades". Anyone who follows the logic isn't looking for individuals, but a connected group.

7. Complete Early in the Game
TechRaptor classifies the quest as an "early sidequest". That's your hint: It won't get easier later, but more complicated, when the main story draws you elsewhere.

8. Respect Sidequest Status
Polygon and TechRaptor list it as a sidequest. You can theoretically skip it without blocking the campaign.

9. Know the Name Variants
Polygon and Game Rant write "Adjudant", PC Gamer writes "Adjutant Sous-Officier". Both mean the same officer at the carriage.

10. Return to the Officer After Each Find
Standard for multi-target searches — and easy to forget when you focus on the search. Report not just at the end, but in between.

11. Wait for More Complete Walkthroughs
Polygon and PC Gamer offer ongoing updates. We'll update this article as soon as the guides verify specific locations.

Added value for you: You'll find the complete English walkthrough at Polygon and PC Gamer. A video guide complements the whole thing visually, and the TechRaptor guide provides further details on quest items and choices.

Good luck searching for the missing scouts!