Aiding Alvin... And Other Stuff

Complete walkthrough for The Witcher's "Aiding Alvin... And Other Stuff" guide, covering quests for Elves, the Lady of the Lake, and finding Alvin.

Return to Alina’s House and speak with her. Reassure her about Julian-Celina. She will reveal Alvin’s location, which depends on your previous choice between Triss or Shani. If Triss was your favored lover, Alvin is near village ruins. If Shani, he is by the riverbank.

This guide prioritizes completionism. Before proceeding with the “Alvin” quest, several side-quests will be addressed.

Ignoring Alvin and Aiding Elves

Return to the Elven Cave and give Toruviel her bread. Providing four loaves yields 7000 XP, while five loaves grant 8000 XP. Note that providing fewer loaves results in a loss of 1000 XP and negatively impacts her disposition.

Next, speak with the Elven Craftsman. He will discuss Raven’s armor, its enchantments, and the need for reforging and re-enchanting. You are tasked with finding another tomb to scavenge materials for the armor.

Finally, find the “Elven Woman” walking nearby and give her food. Despite her harsh reaction, you will receive the “Elves of Murky Waters” Sex Card. You can also feed other Elves in the cave Mandrake Roots and Han Fibre, but they require meat (fish is not accepted). Wyvern Meat is a suitable alternative if you wish to avoid spending money.

The Lady of the Lake

Travel to Black Tern Island. Locate the Fisher King’s boat near his hut and obtain permission to use it. From the small island, cross the shallows to the north and defeat the Drowners.

Continue north to find the Lady of the Lake. She is aware of you, having heard from a mermaid. Inquire about restoring your memory; she will ask about your belief in destiny, which will update the “Identity” quest. Asking about her extinct knights leads to a legend of the Holy Grail and a referral to a hermit. If you comment on her pensive state, she will ask you to speak with Berengar, progressing the “The Paths of Destiny” quest. Requesting to do something for her will prompt her to ask you to reconcile the humans of Murky Waters and the Vodyanoi, updating the “Ripples” quest. Julian will state he is too busy with wedding preparations to pursue this immediately.

Battling Basilisks, and More Business with Berengar

Head south-west from the Lady of the Lake to find Basilisks guarding a “Circle of the Last Drop” and two chests. The northern chest contains a Moon Rune and 64 Orens. The southern chest holds Candy, two units of Stammelford’s Dust, Nilfgaardian Lemon, and 16 Orens. Looting the Basilisks provides their hide, valuable for Julian.

Explore the eastern side of the island for Wyverns and Royal Wyverns, the latter dropping Wyvern Eggs needed by the Innkeeper. Return to the mainland to meet with Berengar.

En route to Murky Waters, stop to speak with Berengar. Inform him about the Lady of the Lake. He will reveal his willingness to let you handle the destiny matter and admit to selling Witcher secrets to Salamandra.

Return to the Lady of the Lake and relay Berengar’s response. She will confirm the vision pertains to you and promise future aid. This is an opportune time to complete any outstanding contracts.

After completing contracts, proceed to find Alvin. His location depends on your previous allegiance with Triss or Shani, as detailed in the “Aiding Alvin… Again” section.

Aiding Alvin… Again (Triss)

Alvin can be found near ruins on the southern edge of the map, between the “Collapsed Bridge” and the “Passage to Fields.” He will be accompanied by a “Gambling Ghost,” a spirit Alvin conjured.