Come to Court | Act II Dragon's Dogma Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
After completing the Wyrm Hunt quests, you can proceed to the next stage of the game and meet with the Duke. The decision is made during a conversation with Ser Maximilian. Max will warn you that some of your unfinished quests will be deleted. In practice, you risk only losing access to Lost and Found.
Enter the castle area and go inside the Duke's Demesne. Your goal is the throne room.
There, approach the ruler and listen to his speech.
Afterwards, you need to talk to the Duke's right hand - exit the building. The game will suggest to head for the Gardens. See what's there and talk to Aelinore until she takes the funny hat off the character's head.
To initiate the next part of the quest, try to leave to go back to the city.
You'll get further instructions from Aldous - he's usually in the throne room. He has a few quests for you to pick.