But such is the nature of this fantastic game.
This actually registers as the first objective of “King’s Gambit.”
Additionally, this quest itself will fail if not completed before Battle Preparations.
If you lose, you either have to sacrifice the sword or pay for it (350 Crowns).
Be careful, as they hit pretty hard and are capable of countering your attacks if you spam them.
Head back out into the main room, and you’ll see three bears massacring the place.
After you defeat the berserkers, Cerys and Hjalmar will both want to find the culprit.
Should you decide to not help either of them, Svanrige will take the throne.
Someone will attempt to assassinate you and Cerys by blowing up some Mahakaman spirit.
UseAardto blast away some barrels and enter the secret passage.
You’ll find a place of power here, which you cannot access if you help Hjalmar instead.
You’ll have the ability to save him if you choose to.
If Arnvald is alive, he’ll produce a letter.
Investigate in the area that Hjalmar tells you about.
You’ll find a scent with a trail to follow using your Witcher Senses.
You’ll find a body and some footprints to follow.
Do so and you’ll find a hidden entrance under a bearskin rug.
Hallgrim will be here, introducing himself to you.
You’ll have to fight him, and he’ll turn into a bear.
Afterward, you’ll see a cutscene where a druid named Artis performs a strange ritual.
He won’t tell you who is behind the attacks, but he will attack you.
However, you won’t find out who really caused the attack if you side with Hjalmar.
After this, the an Craite name will be cleared, and Hjalmar will become king.
What’s Next
You earn quite a bit of experience for completing this quest.
You’ll earn 500 for reporting to Crach at the beginning.
If you defeat the Vildkaarls, you’ve got the option to earn up to 150 experience points.
After defeating the berserkers, you’ll net another 300.
Whoever you decide to help willgo on to become the next ruler of Skellige.
This quest will end, and the next will begin, called “Coronation.”
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