A Towerful of Mice

Solve the cursed tower in The Witcher 3's 'A Towerful of Mice' quest. Make difficult choices with impactful consequences for Velen's inhabitants.

The "A Towerful of Mice" quest in The Witcher 3 is an optional side quest found in Velen. Geralt must investigate a cursed tower and lift the enchantment plaguing its inhabitants, leading to a difficult moral choice with significant consequences for the characters involved.

Quest Giver and Location

This quest is initiated by speaking with the orphaned siblings, Graham and Petyr, who reside in a small hut near the abandoned tower on Fyke Isle, located in the northwestern part of Velen. You'll likely stumble upon this quest while exploring the area or after completing other quests in Velen.

Walkthrough Steps

1. Speak with Graham and Petyr: Upon approaching their hut, you'll find the two children distressed. They will explain that their parents and the entire village were cursed and are now trapped within the nearby tower. They implore Geralt to help them break the curse.
2. Investigate the Tower: Head to the imposing, dilapidated tower on Fyke Isle. The entrance is usually blocked, requiring you to find an alternative way in, often through a hidden passage or by using your Witcher Senses to spot a weak point.
3. Explore the Tower and Discover the Truth: Inside the tower, you'll encounter various spectral enemies and environmental hazards. Use your Witcher Senses extensively to uncover clues about the curse. You'll learn that the tower was once inhabited by a powerful sorceress named Morvudd, who was responsible for the curse. The villagers, including the children's parents, were trapped in a spectral form as a result of her experiments or a pact gone wrong.
4. Confront the Curse's Source: Deeper within the tower, you'll find the source of the curse. This often involves a boss fight against a powerful spectral entity or a manifestation of the curse itself.
5. The Moral Choice: After defeating the source of the curse, you will be presented with a critical decision. You will learn that the curse can be lifted in two ways:
• Option A: Free the spirits (and the children's parents) by sacrificing the children. This option involves a ritual that requires the life force of innocent children to permanently break the curse and allow the trapped spirits to move on.
• Option B: Save the children by leaving the spirits trapped. This option involves a different ritual or action that ensures the safety of Graham and Petyr, but the spirits, including their parents, remain eternally bound to the tower.
6. Make Your Decision and Conclude the Quest: Your choice will have lasting repercussions. If you choose to sacrifice the children, you will witness a grim outcome. If you choose to save the children, they will be safe, but the spectral inhabitants of the tower will remain.

Consequences of Your Choice

The "A Towerful of Mice" quest is renowned for its dark and morally ambiguous nature. Your decision directly impacts the fate of the children and the spectral entities within the tower. There is no "good" or "bad" outcome, only different shades of tragedy. This quest serves as a stark reminder of the difficult choices Geralt often faces in the world of The Witcher.

Tips for the Quest

• Prepare for combat: The tower is filled with wraiths and other spectral enemies. Ensure you have the appropriate oils (Specter Oil) and potions (Thunderbolt, Swallow) equipped.
• Use Witcher Senses: This is crucial for uncovering clues and navigating the tower. Pay attention to glowing objects and spectral echoes.
• Save before the choice: Due to the significant consequences, it's advisable to save your game before making the final decision, allowing you to explore both outcomes if you wish.