Royal encounters are difficult for Geralt, especially considering what he went through in the second game.

A high-ranking Nilfgaardian, Voorhis, will enter shortly after toquestion Geralt.

The beard will grow back, immersively andover time,if you think that Geralt looks better with it.

Geralt sits at a chair, glaring sullenly as his beard is shaved off.

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Choosing Your Outfit

With the questioning completed, Geralt is shepherded away to get dressed.

As pleasing as his chiseled body may be, the Emperor might not appreciate the view.

Geralt looks satisfied as three women scrub his body clean.

The Chamberlain will have you choose fromthree outfits.

You cansell the clothes later, if you do not mind lugging the weight around.

There is no penalty fortaking all three to sell for some coinon the side.

Geralt chooses between three identical looking outfits at a palace.

There isno difference between the threeon a gameplay level.

Theyoffer no protectionin battle and should be discarded as soon as possible.

Pick the set you like the most and equip it to continue.

Geralt stares at Emhyr while a noble makes a sweeping bow in the background.

You will have to choose if you will bow to the Emperor when you arrive.

This sets up the overarching objective that willguide you through the rest of the game.

With the meeting concluded, it is time to have a conversation with Yennefer.

The Witcher 3 screenshot of a Yennefer close up.

You canhelp yourself to the food and booksat the Palace.

It’s free money, after all.

Having taken advantage of Nilfgaard’s assets, she has identifiedthree leads for Geralt to pursue.

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Skellige

Yennefer will meet you there while investigating a magical explosion in Skellige in the questDestination: Skellige.

While optional, it provides valuable context from a Nilfgaardian perspective on each region’s local issues.

A chest containingPatch 4.0’s new equipmentcan be found in Yennefer’s office.

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Finally, with the objective set and leads gained, Geralt can begin his search for his long-lost daughter.

Return to the Chamberlain toreclaim your equipmentand take thefast travel pointout to your first destination to end the quest.

While not a requirement, it is advisable to focus your efforts on searching Velen first.

The game is balanced with the expectation that you will start there.

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