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Questing the Outskirts (Part I)
The Witcher

Questing the Outskirts (Part I)

Follow this guide to complete "Questing the Outskirts (Part I)" in The Witcher, including rescuing Vesna, dealing with Haren Brogg, and fighting Drowners and Barghests.

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Follow this guide to complete "Questing the Outskirts (Part I)" in The Witcher, including rescuing Vesna, dealing with Haren Brogg, and fighting Drowners and Barghests.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After talking to Vesna in the Country Inn, find her at night being harassed by bandits. Intervene to save her.
  2. 2
    Vesna asks to be escorted home. Agree to protect her.
  3. 3
    Take the western path towards town. Stay close to Vesna.
  4. 4
    At the second "Eternal Fire Shrine", two Barghests will attack. Defeat them.
  5. 5
    At the third "Eternal Fire Shrine", three Barghests will attack. Defeat them.
  6. 6
    Reach Vesna's house. She will ask how she can repay you. Choose to ask for a date (first option) or leave (second option).
  7. 7
    If you ask for a date, Vesna will tell you to meet her by the Mill at dusk tomorrow and to bring wine.
  8. 8
    Head to Haren Brogg's House by the riverside.
  9. 9
    Show Haren the ring from the Reverend to gain his trust.
  10. 10
    Ask Haren about dice and beat him in a match to secure your second Novice victory.
  11. 11
    Ask Haren what he sells and buy the Blue Meteorite for 300 Orens if you have the money.
  12. 12
    Ask Haren about Witcher's work. He will tell you about Drowners, starting the "Strangers in the Night" quest.
  13. 13
    Head east from Haren's house towards the Merchant's Bridge.
  14. 14
    Kill approximately eight Drowners that attack along the way.
  15. 15
    After killing the Drowners, a Scoia'tael elf will appear and demand Haren's goods. You have a choice:
  16. 16
    Refuse to hand over the goods: You will have to fight the Scoia'tael leader (a Dwarf) and two Elven fighters.
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    Hand over the goods: You will receive 200 Orens from the Scoia'tael. Note that this choice has consequences for an NPC in the next chapter.
Tips
  • If you don't intervene to save Vesna, she will die, and you will miss the quest and the "Vesna" Sex Card.
  • Vesna has more health than a normal Townsperson but can still be killed easily. Stay close to her during the escort.
  • The "Eternal Fire Shrines" seem to attract Barghests rather than repel them.
  • Once Haren Brogg trusts you (after showing him the Reverend's ring), you can rest at his house for free.
  • When fighting the Drowners, you will likely encounter them in groups of three or four at a time.
  • Refusing the Scoia'tael and fighting them is the recommended path to avoid negative consequences for an NPC in the next chapter, despite the potential loss of 200 Orens and a fight.
  • Rescuing Vesna: 500 XP
  • Escorting Vesna home: 1000 XP
  • Defeating a second Novice player (Haren Brogg): 100 XP

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