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Genocide
The Witcher

Genocide

Navigate the complex 'Genocide' quest in The Witcher. This guide details choices, dialogue options with Toruviel and Alvin, and the consequences of your decisions.

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Navigate the complex 'Genocide' quest in The Witcher. This guide details choices, dialogue options with Toruviel and Alvin, and the consequences of your decisions.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After returning to the mainland, you'll encounter White Rayla, who informs you about the Scoia'tael holding hostages in Murky Waters. Geralt offers to speak with Toruviel, initiating the quest 'Free Elves'.
  2. 2
    Head to the village of Murky Waters. Depending on your choices in the 'Gold Rush' quest, you may be approached by an Order Footman or a Scoia'tael leader. Alvin is among the hostages.
  3. 3
    Alvin will ask Geralt about the Elves' motivations. Your response depends on your Geralt's alignment: Scoia'tael-aligned Geralt chooses option 1, Order-aligned Geralt chooses option 3, and neutral Geralt chooses option 2.
  4. 4
    Speak with Toruviel. Her willingness to release hostages depends on your previous allegiances. If you sided with the Scoia'tael, she will agree to let them go.
  5. 5
    Find Dandelion near Celina's House. You will have a pivotal decision to make: either side with your previous allegiance from 'Gold Rush' or take Alvin and become an enemy to both sides. Neutral Geralt will choose to take Alvin and leave.
  6. 6
    Regardless of your choice, Geralt will attempt to get Alvin to safety. The Order attacks, a fight breaks out, and Alvin teleports away. You are left to deal with the aftermath, fighting whomever you choose or fleeing the scene.
Tips
  • The dialogue choices with Alvin regarding the Elves' motivations align with Geralt's alignment: Option 1 for Scoia'tael, Option 3 for Order, and Option 2 for neutral.
  • Your decision with Dandelion is crucial and will determine your allegiance for the remainder of the conflict.
  • Even if you remain neutral, the game's events will unfold based on your private conversation with Dandelion, affecting how factions perceive you.
  • Explaining the actions of the Scoia'tael to Alvin: 1000 XP
  • Making a major political decision: 3000 XP

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