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Questing the Outskirts (Part II)
The Witcher

Questing the Outskirts (Part II)

Follow this guide to complete "Questing the Outskirts (Part II)" in The Witcher, including objectives, rewards, and strategies for defeating monsters like Nadir and Echinops.

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Follow this guide to complete "Questing the Outskirts (Part II)" in The Witcher, including objectives, rewards, and strategies for defeating monsters like Nadir and Echinops.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Leave the Country Inn and head west towards town. Talk to the Royal Huntsman, who will mention a Drowned Dead near the Mill and an Alghoul in the crypts.
  2. 2
    Continue to town and speak with the Reverend. Give him three Drowner Brain Tissues to complete "The Drowner Contract". You will receive 2000 XP and 100 Orens.
  3. 3
    Return to Haren Brogg’s House. Talk to him and accept the quest "Hot Potato", which involves delivering a message to Coleman in Vizima.
  4. 4
    While at Haren's, use the Alchemy tab to craft two Cat potions and one Swallow potion. Consider making Specter Oil if you have grease. Optionally, craft a Wive’s Tears Potion using Rebic, Quebrith, and Aether.
  5. 5
    Meditate until dusk.
  6. 6
    Leave Haren’s House, cross the Maribor Gate Bridge, and descend the stairs to reach the Mill.
  7. 7
    Outside the Mill, find Vesna Hood. Give her the wine to trigger a cutscene and receive the "Vesna" Sex Card.
  8. 8
    Return to the Maribor Gate Bridge, go down the stairs on the opposite (west) side, and follow the riverbank to a "Cave Entrance".
  9. 9
    Enter the cave. You will encounter Echinops, plant monsters that attack from the ground. Use the Strong Style and Igni, especially against the Sated Echinops at the western end. Take cover to heal if needed.
  10. 10
    After defeating the Echinops, search the remains near the Sated Echinops to find Human Remains (Leuvaarden’s friend). You will receive 500 XP.
  11. 11
    Leave the cave and head east past the Mill. It should be night. You will encounter a group of Drowners led by a unique Drowned Dead named "Nadir".
  12. 12
    Defeat Nadir. A good Aard can knock it prone for a coup-de-grace, or use the Fast Style. Search Nadir’s remains for the Drowned Dead’s Head trophy.
  13. 13
    Head back through the village to light the Eternal Fire Shrines. Light the shrine opposite the Chapel, then the two along the path to the Royal Huntsman, and the fourth near the Huntsman.
  14. 14
    Turn in Nadir’s Head to the Royal Huntsman for 1000 XP and 200 Orens.
  15. 15
    Take the northern road from the Country Inn (past Abigail’s Hut) to find the fifth and final Eternal Fire Shrine. You will fight Barghests at each shrine you light, with increasing numbers.
  16. 16
    Once all five shrines are lit, return to the Crypt where Ilsa’s body was found.
Tips
  • The Royal Huntsman offers bounties for monster trophies.
  • The Reverend needs Drowner Brain Tissue for "The Drowner Contract".
  • Haren Brogg offers the "Hot Potato" quest and a free place to rest and meditate.
  • Crafting potions like Cat, Swallow, and Wive’s Tears can be beneficial. Specter Oil is useful against specters.
  • Echinops are stationary but dangerous; use Igni and the Strong Style.
  • Nadir is a strong Drowned Dead; use Aard or the Fast Style.
  • Lighting Eternal Fire Shrines will trigger Barghest encounters.
  • For bringing the Reverend three Drowner Brain Tissues: 2000 XP, 100 Orens
  • For recovering the remains of Leuvaarden’s friend: 500 XP
  • For giving Nadir’s Head to the Royal Huntsman: 1000 XP, 200 Orens
  • "Vesna" Sex Card

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