Side-quests - part 1 | Chapter I | Walkthrough The Witcher Guide
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Qp.3. Berengar's Secret
Phase 1. Berengar
This quest is initiated by talking to Vesemir at the end of the prologue.
Phase 2. Berengar in the Outskirts
Talk to the Reverend (M5.22, M5.25) when you first have the chance.
Phase 3. Pursued by Salamander
When you enter the Salamander's hideout (M5.11) in phase 9 of Q1.6 Salamander's Tail, you'll know from one of the thugs that Berengar was being interrogated by them, but managed to flee to Vizima.
This quest is continued in chapter II.
Q1.7. Wanted
Phase 1. Professor
There's a wanted note on the announcement board (M5.3). When you read it, you'll know that there is a reward for catching the Professor - dead or live - of 1000 orens.
This quest is continued in chapter II.
Q1.8. The Barghest Contract
Phase 1. Barghest skulls
There's a note on the announcement board (M5.3). When you read it, you'll know that Abigail (M5.33) is to pay 100 orens for 10 Barghest skulls.
Phase 2. Loot
There should be no problem with finding 10 skulls - just wander around at night to find these fiery dogs and kill them. They're easiest to find around the chapels (M5.8). Take them to Abigail (M5.33).
Phase 3. Payment
Take the skulls to Abigail to get 100 orens and 2 Mandrake Roots.
Q1.9. The Drowner Contract
Phase 1. Drowner Brains
On the announcement board (M5.3) there's a note. When you read it, you'll know that the Reverend (M5.22, M5.25) offers a reward for 3 Drowner brains. To be able to collect a brain from a dead monster's body, you must posses the right knowledge (Bestiary entry). The book you need is in the nearby house (M5.17) or can be bought from Abigail (M5.33).
Phase 2. Loot
The Drowners can be found at night between Haren's house (M5.49) and Vizima gate (M5.42). When you get 3 brains, go back to the Reverend.
Phase 3. Payment
When you take the brains to the Reverend, you'll get 100 orens and a blessing of the Eternal Fire (it doesn't give anything).
Q1.10. The Ghoul Contract
Phase 1. Ghouls blood
On the announcement board (M5.3) there's a note. When you read it, you'll know that Kalkstein need three portions of 3 Ghouls. First you need an entry in Bestiary on Ghouls. You can get it from old women (M5.16, M5.18, M5.20) if you give them something to eat (for example bread) and say that you want to hear their story.
Phase 2. Loot
Ghouls can be found inside the crypt (M5.39). To get inside, talk to Mikul (M5.42) to initiate a quest Q1.16. Buried Memories.
Phase 3. Payment
Tell Kalkstein that you have the blood for him. He'll pay you 100 orens and give you a book on basics of alchemy.
Q1.11. Racists
Phase 1. The Fight
Near the southern Vizima gate you'll meet Zoltan and four racists who want to attack him (M5.43). If you support him in the commencing conversation, this quest will be added to your journal.
Phase 2. Help
To end this quest, just help Zoltan defeat the racists and talk to Zoltan. Loot the bodies for some minor items, including a set of dice.
Q1.12. A Game of Dice
Phase 1. A Game of Dice
When you're after meeting Zoltan by the river (M5.43), you probably should have a set of dice you found by one of the attacker's bodies.
Phase 2. Zoltan
If you visit Zoltan inside the inn (M5.3), he'll teach you how to play (you have to ask him about the game).
Phase 3. The Basics
Learn how to play the dice from Zoltan.
This quest is continued in chapter II.
Q1.13. Dice Poker: Novice
Phase 1. Learning the basics
When you know the basics (Q1.12), ask Zoltan about other players to know that you can play with Odo (M5.35), Haren (M5.49) and Mikul (M5.42).
Phase 2. Zoltan
Beat Zoltan in the game of dice.
Phase 3. Odo plays poker
If you show Odo the ring of the eternal fire (Q1.6. Salamander's Tail), he will talk to you (you can also get him drunk). When you tell him Zoltan sent you, he'll admit that he's a poker player.
Phase 4. Odo
Beat Odo in the game of dice.
Phase 5. Mikul plays poker
Show the ring to Mikul as well, then tell him Zoltan sent you.
Phase 6. Mikul
Beat Mikul in the game of dice.
Phase 7. Winning streak
This phase is over when you beat three opponents (you might try different order, or try to beat Haren as well).
This quest isn't completed until in Chapter 2 you confront a professional player, for example Thaler (M8.26) and challenge him.