A Final Kindness

Complete 'A Final Kindness' in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a poignant side quest helping Corinne Tilly. This quest tests Geralt's difficult choices.

The "A Final Kindness" quest in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a poant side quest that begins in Novigrad. Geralt is tasked with helping a desperate man named Corinne Tilly, who is suffering from a curse that is slowly turning her into a tree. This quest explores themes of sacrifice and the difficult choices Geralt sometimes faces.

Starting the Quest

To begin "A Final Kindness," you'll need to find Corinne Tilly. She can be found in her home located in the western part of Novigrad, specifically in the Temple Isle district. Look for a small house with a distinctive, overgrown garden. Upon entering, you'll find Corinne in a distressed state.

Quest Walkthrough

Corinne Tilly is afflicted by a curse that is slowly petrifying her, turning her into a tree. She believes the only way to break the curse is to perform a ritual that requires a specific ingredient: the heart of a drownie. Geralt agrees to help her, and the quest will then direct you to a nearby swampy area where drownies are known to inhabit.

Locating the Drownies:

• Head to the swampy area indicated on your map. This is typically a marshy region just outside the main city walls of Novigrad.
• Be prepared for combat, as the area will be populated by several drownies and potentially other swamp creatures.
• Focus on defeating drownies until you acquire a Drowners' Brain. You may need to defeat several before one drops the necessary item.

Once you have the Drowners' Brain, return to Corinne Tilly's home. You will find her in a worse condition, with more of her body already transformed. Present the Drowners' Brain to her, and she will instruct you on how to proceed with the ritual.

The Ritual:

1. Follow Corinne's instructions carefully. She will guide you through the steps of the ritual.
2. This will involve using the Drowners' Brain in a specific way, likely involving a potion or an incantation.
3. During the ritual, you will be presented with a critical choice. Corinne will reveal that the ritual requires a sacrifice, and she is willing to sacrifice herself to break the curse. However, she offers you a choice: you can either allow her to sacrifice herself, or you can attempt to find an alternative solution that might save her without her death.

The Choice and Consequences

This is where the quest's emotional weight comes into play. You have two primary options:

• Allow Corinne to Sacrifice Herself: If you choose to let her proceed with the ritual as intended, she will sacrifice herself. The curse will be broken, and she will be freed from her suffering. This is the more direct, albeit tragic, resolution.
• Seek an Alternative: If you choose to look for another way, you will need to investigate further. This might involve using your Witcher Senses to find clues or speaking with Corinne further to uncover more details about the curse. The game will present you with an opportunity to find a way to break the curse without her death, but it is a more complex path and may not always be successful depending on your actions.

The outcome of this quest is largely determined by your decision during the ritual. Both paths offer different narrative conclusions and can impact Geralt's perception of his role in helping others. Regardless of your choice, the quest offers a somber reflection on the nature of curses and the sacrifices people are willing to make.