[Songakshi] Crossbeam and the Cornerstone

Objective

Nam-mook talked about his older brother out of the blue and gave you a riddle to solve. It seems like he won't talk easily until you solve his riddle... Let's find the place in the riddle and then speak to Nam-mook.

※ Solve Nam-mook's riddle in order to find the location in Dalbeol Village and proceed with the quest.
※ Go to the location in the riddle and find a rock with a picture drawn on the inside.

Uncover the spot in Dalbeol that first welcomes the morning sun;Solve the riddle and return to Nam-mook;Listen to Nam-mook's story;

Dialogue

Nam-mook Dialogue

Of course. Everyone knows that!
It's the most important part of any building.
That's right! But actually... my brother said,
the cornerstone is the most important.
And then he gave me a riddle to solve.
"The last place in the village to wait with bated breath and greet the morning sun."

Nam-mook Dialogue (Alt)

And then he gave me a riddle to solve.
"The last place in the village to wait with bated breath and greet the morning sun."

Nam-mook Completion

Wifey, wifey... Did he get married without even telling me?
He passed out right after, so I couldn't even ask!
The elders just laughed and said he's lovesick for his betrothed.
Oh, wait! The wandering merchant said...

Related Quests

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Earlier Steps

[Songakshi] A Child Kicking Jegi

Quest Group Entries

Other entries in the same quest group, shown in in-game order. Check each quest page for its own requirements.

[Songakshi] A Child Kicking Jegi #1 The child who was playing with a jegi missed his kick because he was distracted by you looking at him. Now he'...
[Songakshi] Crossbeam and the Cornerstone #2 Nam-mook talked about his older brother out of the blue and gave you a riddle to solve. It seems like he won't... Current
[Songakshi] A Wandering Merchant and Wandering Rumors #3 The wandering merchant seems to know a thing or two about why the child's older brother went mad. However, the...
[Songakshi] How to Exorcise #4 Dukgoo says that Nam-mook's older brother went mad because he was bewitched by a Songakshi. If you want to lea...
[Songakshi] Gift Preparation #5 Dolswe initially refused to go along with the plan, but changed his mind and requested that you obtain the gif...
[Songakshi] Stay Calm, Even in the Tiger's Den #6 Dolswe wants to write a letter to his beloved wife in the capital before attempting the plan to deceive the So...
[Songakshi] The Art of Deception #7 Dolswe is not taking any chances. He says that if the Songakshi suspects even the slightest thing, the plan wi...
[Songakshi] Deception that Prevented Harm #8 Fortunately, the Songakshi embraced Dolswe as her groom. Let's remain hidden and see if Dolswe keeps his cool...
[Songakshi] Don't Let Her See Your Face #9 Although Dolswe could use some acting lessons, the plan is still going smoothly, even if we didn't expect the...
[Songakshi] Old Man's Request #10 Old Lady Birigongdeok may be absent, but Old Man Birigongdeok, who has been with her for many years, seems to...
[Songakshi] Old Man's Charm #11 Old Man Birigongdeok made the charms for you instead of the old lady. Let's place the charms in a suitable pla...
[Songakshi] Charm for Good Sleep #12 Dolswe says that the charm is just a temporary solution, and that a more permanent solution may be necessary....
[Songakshi] Helping Around the Village #13 Chief Borabae says that Old Lady Bokdeok is out doing laundry with Old Lady Birigongdeok, and that Dolswe, who...
[Songakshi] Can't Trust the Old Man #14 Old Lady Birigongdeok seemed alarmed when Dolswe said he used the charms Old Man Birigongdeok had crafted hims...
[Songakshi] Songakshi's Memories Returned #15 The Songakshi regained some of her memories, realizing that Dolswe had deceived her. Old Lady Birigongdeok sug...
[Songakshi] Act of Sincerity for Sungyeom #16 Sungyeom, a former gisaeng for the Donghae Office, seems rather high and mighty. She refuses to share her stor...
[Songakshi] Sungyeom's Wish to Craft a Crystal #17 Sungyeom thinks fondly of Maewol, who passed away and became a Songakshi. It appears she wants to make a cryst...
[Songakshi] Maewol, the Songakshi's Story #18 As you show your sincerity by handing over the necessary materials for the crystal, Sungyeom opens up and tell...
[Songakshi] Flight by Night #19 Sungyeom aided Maewol's escape from a dire situation in which she was forced to become His Lordship's mistress...
[Songakshi] In Search of Weeds #20 Tombkebi says if you pull out and hand over some weeds from the tomb, he just might recall the story of the to...
[Songakshi] Kkebiscale #21 Since Tombkebi has helped you, it's only fair to repay his kindness. Defeat the soldierkkebis near the Dokkebi...
[Songakshi] [Crossroad] Weaving a Bramblewood Casket #22 It seems that the Songakshi's grudge runs too deep, and the risk of considering another method is too high. Yo...
[Songakshi] Inevitable Choice #23 With all preparations complete, Old Lady Birigongdeok is ready to summon the Songakshi who has disappeared wit...
[Songakshi] White Garment #24 Amidst the chaos of battling the Songakshi, her white garment disappeared. Could it have been carried away by...
[Songakshi] [Crossroad] In Search of the Lost Fiance #25 Despite the intense resentment of the Songakshi, you must find a way to calm her down and help her find peace.

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[Songakshi] To the Fiance's Grave #26 Old Lady Birigongdeok says that the Songakshi's trinket embodies the entirety of her heart, and that it will g...
[Songakshi] Up in Flames with Longing #27 Dolswe says that the Songakshi may have caused harm to people, but he believes that her resentment was resolve...
[Songakshi] Black Spirit's Advice #28 The Black Spirit says that the old man will most likely demand more tasks, so it's best to get ahead of him by...
[Songakshi] Farewell, Songakshi #29 The Black Spirit says that this place seems to be teeming with interesting stories, and insists on seeking the...
[Songakshi] Preparations to Expel #30 With all preparations complete, Old Lady Birigongdeok is ready to summon the Songakshi who has disappeared wit...