This guide addresses the «The Arisen's Shadow» quest in Dragon's Dogma 2, which begins when a suspicious man starts tailing the hero a few days after their arrival in the capital. We will walk you through strategies to track down and confront this mysterious follower. You'll learn how to identify the stalker's patterns, the best approaches for remaining undetected while gathering information, and finally, how to safely apprehend or confront your pursuer to resolve the situation effectively.
The quest starts when you head to the regent's quarters in search of evidence.
To complete the mission, you need to spend some time exploring the streets of Vervorta, preferably during the night. However, the stalker appears during the day as well, so you will easily find him. Just wander the streets until you hear strange shouts. When the hooded man notices the Arisen, he will shout «You!» and then start running away.
To proceed with the quest, you'll have to catch him. Do not immediately attack the bandit, as this will lead to negative consequences: all the guards will be hostile towards the protagonist and his entourage. Instead, approach him and press the «Grab» button (on PC, the «E» key). Hold him down until a cutscene starts.
Now you can negotiate with the stalker: ask for a ransom and let him go, or insist on detaining him. The second option will lead to a fight with this man, but you will easily handle it. In the midst of the battle, Captain Brant will appear and take him to the dungeon, and also ask to get in touch with him in a few days. Return home and wait a day, then visit the captain in the tavern and receive your reward: 4000 gold and 1000 experience points.