Young Monk’s Request is a straightforward but gated side quest in Crimson Desert (part of the Mushrooms Growing Among Poisons chain in the Demeniss region). It tasks you with finding a rare Mystical Pine Mushroom inside Porin Cave (also called Pororin Cave) in the Pororin Forest area of Hernand. This mushroom is quest-specific—regular pine mushrooms outside won’t count.
The cave is hidden in the Shai children’s village (Pororin Village), so access requires completing the Trembling Woods/The Unreachable Village quest chain first (retrieve the Pororin Relic from the giant tree’s head to lower the “barrier” and stop sleep darts). Once inside, navigate poison mushrooms that knock you out—use Awaken prompts and Dodge to push through.
This Crimson Desert Mystical Pine Mushroom guide covers exact locations, quest steps, Porin Cave access, tips for poison mushrooms, and rewards.
Young Monk’s Request Quest Overview
- Region: Demeniss (starts) → Hernand (Pororin Forest)
- How to Start:
- Travel to Coalvale Workshop (near a well in Demeniss, east of Unicorn Cliff and southeast of Nas River).
- Speak to the young monk—he asks for the mystical pine mushroom from Pororin Forest.
- Prerequisites: Unlock Pororin Village access (complete Trembling Woods chain: get sleep-darted 3 times, talk to Arkin, retrieve Pororin Relic from giant walking tree).
- Reward: 5x Pine Mushrooms (regular ones for alchemy/cooking), faction progress, minor EXP/Trust.
Porin Cave Location
- Area: Pororin Forest (Trembling Woods, Hernand southeast; near Pororin Village/Shai children’s village).
- How to Reach Porin Cave:
- Fast travel to Pororin Village (unlocked after the Relic quest).
- From the village center, head northeast (look for a large tree or cliff edge with a narrow cave entrance).
- Entrance: Under a massive tree/root system—near a flower post or small landmark. It’s a hidden cave mouth in the ground/roots.
- Coordinates/Map Tip: South of Unicorn Cliff, northeast of the Shai village, and east of Hernand Highlands (check map for cave icon after approaching).
Once unlocked, no more darts—enter freely.
How to Get Mystical Pine Mushroom in Porin Cave
- Enter the Cave—Squeeze through the narrow entrance (crouch if needed).
- Navigate Poison Mushrooms—Glowing mushrooms release spores that knock you out (sleep effect).
- Use the Awaken prompt (interact button) when prompted to wake up.
- Dodge (roll) through spore clouds to avoid or minimize hits.
- Tip: Shoot/kick poison mushrooms from afar (arrows or melee) to clear paths without getting spammed.
- Progress slowly—the cave is short but disorienting.
- Find the Mystical Pine Mushroom —
- Head to the deepest part/back of the cave (center or back left corner in some reports).
- Look on the ground/floor for a glowing or distinct Mystical Pine Mushroom (the quest marker highlights it).
- Interact to pick it up (prompt appears).
- Note: Regular pine mushrooms outside or scattered aren’t the quest ones—only the cave-specific mystical version counts.
- Exit & Return—Leave the cave, fast travel, or ride back to the Young Monk in Coalvale Workshop.
- Hand over the mushroom to complete the quest.
Common Issues & Fixes:
- Mushroom missing? Sleep at your outpost/camp bed to reset spawns (some players report this fixes it).
- Can’t enter the Porin area? Finish the Relic quest (giant tree climb for hat).
- Poison too annoying? Clear mushrooms aggressively or dodge spam.
Tips for Success
- Complete the Pororin Village unlock early—it’s required and unlocks other fun Shai quests/research.
- Bring a torch/lantern for cave visibility.
- Pine Mushrooms (regular) spawn in shady spots across Hernand (under trees, cliffs, and water) for alchemy extras.
- Use this quest to explore Pororin Forest—great for herbs, Palmar research, and hidden spots.
Young Monk’s Request is quick once Porin Cave is accessible—perfect for early alchemy boosts!
Finished it yet? Got any tips for dodging those poison spores? Share in the comments, adventurers!
