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Complete Guide to the "Message from an Old Friend" Quest in The Witcher 3
Introduction
"Message from an Old Friend" is a secondary quest in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that introduces players to intriguing characters and further explores Geralt's past relationships. In this quest, Geralt receives an unexpected letter that sets him on a journey to uncover an important revelation. This guide will provide a comprehensive walkthrough on how to successfully complete this quest.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Starting the Quest
- Begin by reaching the area north of the Skellige Isles where you will need to go to the Palace of the Isles.
- After arriving, check your quest log, which should show "Message from an Old Friend" as active.
- If it's not active, make sure to finish preceding quest lines that may lead to this one.
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Reading the Letter
- Head to your character inventory by pressing the relevant button (usually 'I').
- Find the letter titled "Message from an Old Friend" in your items list.
- Click on the letter to read the contents. This provides hints about who sent it and where you might need to go.
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Traveling to the Location
- Use your map to locate the quest marker on your mini-map.
- Set a fast travel point to reach "Kaer Morhen". If you haven’t unlocked the fast travel points in the area yet, you will need to trek there on foot or via horse.
- Follow the road signs to get to the main entrance of Kaer Morhen, avoiding any enemies on the way unless you're ready for battle.
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Investigating at Kaer Morhen
- Once you reach Kaer Morhen, check your mini-map for the exact location of the quest marker.
- Approach the designated area and engage in dialogue with any NPCs present, particularly focusing on Lambert, who has key information.
- Listen carefully to the dialogue options to choose responses that best reflect Geralt's character.
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Completing the Quest Objectives
- After talking with Lambert, follow the guidance provided and participate in any tasks or combat challenges he presents.
- This could involve defeating monsters or gathering items from specific locations nearby.
- Keep an eye out for items that may aid Geralt in future encounters.
- After talking with Lambert, follow the guidance provided and participate in any tasks or combat challenges he presents.
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Returning to the Letter's Sender
- Once you finish all your tasks at Kaer Morhen, return to your inventory and check the quest objectives for further instructions.
- Head back to the location indicated on your map to find the sender of the letter, leading to another significant dialogue sequence that concludes the quest.
- Engage in any additional dialogues as they may contain valuable lore or backstory.
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Wrapping Up the Quest
- After all dialogues and tasks are concluded, check your inventory and character statistics to see any new rewards or items obtained from the quest.
- Make sure to save your game at this point to preserve your progress.
- After all dialogues and tasks are concluded, check your inventory and character statistics to see any new rewards or items obtained from the quest.
Conclusion
Completing the "Message from an Old Friend" quest adds depth to the narrative of The Witcher 3, unlocking more of Geralt's history and relationships. This guide has provided a clear path through the quest, ensuring players can uncover all its secrets and enjoy the rich storytelling the game offers. Happy hunting, Witcher!