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A Complete Guide to The Warble of a Smitten Knight Quest in The Witcher 3
Introduction
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is filled with numerous quests that offer unique stories and encounters. One such quest is "The Warble of a Smitten Knight," a charming side quest that involves a love story, a knight, and a few interesting challenges. In this guide, we will provide a comprehensive step-by-step walkthrough to help you navigate through this quest seamlessly.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Starting the Quest
- To initiate the quest, travel to the village of Farguard in the Skellige region.
- Look for the troubadour named Lydon, who can be found near the village's waterfront. Interact with him to listen to his tale of woe about a knight who has fallen for a lady named Meroe.
- Ensure you have enough coins or other items to pay for any bardic services.
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Finding Meroe
- After hearing Lydon’s story, your next goal is to locate Meroe. According to Lydon, she can be found in a grove near Kaer Trolde.
- Use your map to fast travel to Kaer Trolde if you’ve already discovered it.
- Head towards the grove area, which is slightly northwest of your fast travel point.
- Be wary of any hostile creatures in the area, as this part of Skellige can be dangerous.
- After hearing Lydon’s story, your next goal is to locate Meroe. According to Lydon, she can be found in a grove near Kaer Trolde.
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Talking to Meroe
- Upon locating Meroe, engage with her in conversation. She is appreciative of your interest but may express some skepticism about knights.
- Choose dialogue options that encourage her and pique her interest about knights.
- Meroe will request proof of your knight’s commitment. Agree to help and return to the knight for more information.
- Upon locating Meroe, engage with her in conversation. She is appreciative of your interest but may express some skepticism about knights.
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Returning to the Knight
- Travel back to the knight, who you will find in Farguard.
- Ensure you have a sword ready, as the knight may have some challenges for you to prove your worth.
- Speak to the knight and inquire about how to win Meroe’s heart. He will suggest demonstrating valor by testing your skills in a mock duel.
- Travel back to the knight, who you will find in Farguard.
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The Mock Duel
- You will be required to duel the knight in a friendly competition.
- Prepare yourself using potions like Swallow or Thunderbolt for a performance boost.
- During the duel, use quick attacks and dodging to evade his strikes. The goal is to demonstrate skill without severely injuring the knight.
- Once you finish the duel, the knight will be impressed by your prowess.
- You will be required to duel the knight in a friendly competition.
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Gathering Gifts
- The knight will then ask for gifts to win Meroe’s love, suggesting you collect three types of wildflowers from the nearby fields.
- Use your Witcher senses to locate and gather the flowers:
- Dandelion
- Rosemary
- Realist flowers
- Return to the knight with the gathered flowers.
- Use your Witcher senses to locate and gather the flowers:
- The knight will then ask for gifts to win Meroe’s love, suggesting you collect three types of wildflowers from the nearby fields.
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Finalizing Plans
- After returning with the flowers, the knight will express gratitude and plan a romantic gesture.
- He offers to sing a serenade underneath the stars.
- Ensure the knight remains confident before you set off to arrange the gathering with Meroe.
- After returning with the flowers, the knight will express gratitude and plan a romantic gesture.
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Setting Up the Serenade
- Lead the knight to the designated location to perform the serenade.
- Be sure to interact with Meroe first to set the stage for the knight’s romantic gesture.
- Watch the cutscene unfold as the knight serenades Meroe, resulting in a heartfelt moment between the two characters.
- Lead the knight to the designated location to perform the serenade.
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Completing the Quest
- After a successful serenade, the quest will conclude with positive outcomes for both the knight and Meroe.
- Speak with both of them to enjoy the concluding dialogue, which reflects the conclusion of this charming side quest.
- Collect your rewards from both the knight and Lydon back in Farguard for completing the quest.
- After a successful serenade, the quest will conclude with positive outcomes for both the knight and Meroe.
Conclusion
Completing "The Warble of a Smitten Knight" quest not only adds to your Witcher experience but also showcases the game’s rich storytelling and character interactions. By following this detailed walkthrough, you will have successfully navigated the romantic trials of a knight, ultimately impacting the lives of both the knight and Meroe. Enjoy your time in the vibrant world of The Witcher 3, and may your adventures continue to be as rewarding!