# Kerning City

The Thief starting town also brings together citizenship, housing, and the First Time Together party quest. Check the NPC and level requirement for the activity you came to do.

Canonical: https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/maps/kerning-city/

Updated: 2026-10-22

Thief · Party quest · HousingThe Thief starting town also brings together citizenship, housing, and the First Time Together party quest. Check the NPC and level requirement for the activity you came to do.

[![Kerning City apartment](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/kerning-housing.webp)](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/assets/official/kerning-housing.webp)

## Who to find in Kerning City

Match your task to the NPC below. These contacts and requirements come from the Grand Launch release notes.

| NPC | What they help with | Requirement |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dark Lord | Thief advancement | Lv. 10 / 30 |
| Roxy | Citizenship · Civic Center | Lv. 12+ |
| Scarlett | Housing Registrar | Visitor grade or higher |
| Lakelis | First Time Together party quest | Lv. 21+ · Channels 3–12 |

**Before you set out**For the party quest, the channel matters as well as your level: Nexon lists channels 3 through 12 for First Time Together.

## Plan your visit

Choose the activity you are visiting for and check its level requirement before traveling. Leave room in your session for the quest dialogue, your next supplies, and any group you plan to join.

For activities shared across towns, such as housing and citizenship, read the system guide before committing mesos. For job advancement, go to the instructor for your chosen first-job path.

[The Thief path](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/classes/thief/)[Kerning City party quest](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/kerning-party-quest/)[Citizenship & your first home](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/guides/citizenship-housing/)

## Continue around Victoria Island

The four first-job destinations serve different tasks. Keep the town guide nearby if your next goal takes you to a different instructor.

[All maps & towns](https://maplestoryclassicwiki.com/maps/)

## Official sources

Facts checked against the sources below on October 22, 2026. Planning advice is written by this independent fan guide.

- [Nexon · Grand Launch Release Notes](https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/general/46506/grand-launch-release-notes) · 2026-10-21