Check Herm or Gunter’s tier quest
Use the journal to identify Herm or Gunter’s next named quest. Before completing it, note the merchant’s tier and shelf; afterward, reopen the same shop and compare the tier panel and shelf separately. [3] [4]
| Merchant | Tier check |
|---|---|
| Herm | Planted and Delivered for Tier II; The Frill of the Chase for Tier III. [3] [5] [7] |
| Gunter | Friendship Written in the Stars for Tier II; Congregation Trouble for Tier III. [4] [6] [8] |
If a named quest is already complete but the tier has not changed, reopen the shop and check its current panel again. Treat the quest-linked tier and the stock panel as separate signals. [3] [4]
Treat trading as a stock check
After a trade, check the merchant’s shelf for stock changes and open the tier panel separately to confirm whether progression changed. A shelf restock alone does not confirm a tier increase; use the requirement shown in your current panel. [2]
Restore town buildings for wider markets
Repair town buildings to open markets and unlock purchasable goods for the town. This town-restoration effect is separate from an individual merchant’s shop tier. [1]