The Witcher 3: Reason of State Walkthrough

Walkthrough

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Begin the quest by speaking with Vernon Roche and Ves. They will inform you about a meeting with Emperor Emhyr var Emreis in Vizima.
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Travel to Vizima and meet with Emhyr. You will be tasked with a critical mission: to assassinate the rebel leader, Aedirn's King, Demavend.
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You have a choice here:
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Option A: Assassinate Demavend. If you choose this, you will need to meet with Thaler and coordinate the assassination. This will involve a series of events leading to Demavend's death.
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Option B: Refuse to assassinate Demavend. If you refuse, the political landscape will shift, and the consequences will be different.
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If you chose to assassinate Demavend, you will then need to deal with the aftermath and report back to Emhyr.
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The quest will culminate in a major battle and a series of dialogues that will determine the fate of the Northern Realms and the outcome of the war. Pay close attention to your dialogue choices, as they will have lasting impacts.

Tips

This quest is heavily choice-driven. Your decisions will have significant repercussions on the game's ending.
Ensure you have completed prerequisite quests, especially those involving Vernon Roche, Ves, and Thaler, as they are integral to this questline.
Be prepared for challenging combat encounters, particularly during the final stages of the quest.
Pay attention to the dialogue and the motivations of the characters involved to make informed decisions.

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