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The Wild Hunt is an ever-present danger throughoutThe Witcher 3.Thanks to their ability to move through time and space, they are incredibly difficult to pin down. Despite this, Geralt and his allies have to force the spectral riders into a decisive battle for Ciri’s sake.
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Avallac’h, in all his elven mystique, does offer a solution. A long-lost elven artifact on Skellige could be used to trick the riders into invading the isles, making it possible for them to be overwhelmed and defeated. It won’t be easy to find, which is why we’ve written this guide to help you with the puzzles.
Finding Ermion
As you arrive in Skellige duringBattle Preparations,Avallac’h draws the party’s attention to a crucial problem; they have to force Eredin to fight on their terms. This is easier said than done, considering his ability to travel across time and space. Forcing him to fight where he cannot escape will be no easy task.
To this end, Avallac’h proposes a search for The Sunstone, an elven artifact that was used in a tragic romance between ancient elves. While it was never used for its intended purpose,it should be able to lure the Wild Huntin.
While Avallac’h does not know where it might be, Geralt’s old friend Ermion would. You will have tofind the druid,based on your previous decisions inKing’s Gambit.
If An an Craite Is King
If youbacked either Cerys or Hjalmar an Craite,your search begins bytalking to Crachat the dock where the ship is moored. With a civil war looming despite the impending Nilfgaardian invasion, he hadsent Ermion to try and persuade Madman Lugosto relent.
Go to Kaer Muire,where the two are locked in an argument. Geralt willinterject, provoking Lugos and starting a fight.
You will haveno choice but to kill Lugos and his men.There is no way to avoid this.
After making a quick escape, Ermion willhelp Geralt with his search.
If Svanrige Is King
In this instance,Ermion will be at Kaer Trolde, whereBirna Bran is trying to make peace with Nilfgaard.Svanrige will not go along with his mother’s scheme,killing the Nilfgaardian emissary and making you fight his escort.
After the dust settles,Ermion will talk to Geraltabout the artifact.
Investigating The Leads
Whichever way you find Ermion, the druid will give Geralttwo possible leads.He cantalk to Eyvind,a researcher specializing in elven legends, anda pair of pearl diverswho loot elven relics.
Youonly need to follow up on one leadto continue the quest, so long as you make the right dialogue choices.
Eyvind
This druid iswest of Arinbjorn,on a cliff looking for a legendary white whale. Though he is focused on his once-in-a-lifetime chance, he willtalk to Geraltabout elven ruins.
He willnever find the whale,so long as youtalk to him.The only way to allow him to fulfill his wish would be tonever speak to him.
He willtell Geralt about the ruinsonly ifyou never mention Ermion.If successful, you will be able tocontinue with the quest.
The Pearl Divers
These men arein an underwater cavesouth of Eldberg Lighthouse.You will need to dive deep beneath the waves to find the entrance, which is more than likely to haveaquatic monsters nearby.
Once inside, you will find that the pearl divers are plundering a new source of treasure,the recently drowned deadfrom the battle above. This conversation iseasily managed,with the men eventually telling Geralt what he needs to know.
Geralt gives them a warning in parting,alerting them to necrophages hungry for the dead.While they leave safely,you will have to fight the monstersbefore you leave.
Returning To The Sorceresses
Once Geralt has learnedwhere the ruins are hidden,he will have to return to the ship tofind a sorceress to help him get inside.A cutscene will automatically begin when you arrive, whereYennefer, Ciri, and Philippadiscuss matters.
This cutscenestartsChild Of The Elder Blood,where Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciriinvestigate Avallac’h’s lab.You can continue with either quest, with no consequences for the order in which you play them.
Once you are ready,sail out to the Ancient Crypt,where you meet Philippa outside the hidden entrance.
Exploring The Ancient Crypt
The sorceress will be waiting for Geralt to arrive, making swift work of the crypt’s entrance. You willencounter a siren and a pack of drownersat the entrance, which you will need to kill before continuing.
Further on, your way willbe blocked by a collapsed staircase.Philippa will use her magic once again,reassembling the staircaseand letting you reach the next area,where the path forks.Theright fork will take you deeper into the crypt.
Theleft fork will bring you to some treasureprotected by a classic trap;floor spikes.Geralt canuse his Witcher Sensesto reveal a path through the danger, letting you reach the loot.
You willencounter a golemprotecting the rest of the crypt. After destroying it, you will reacha room with a blood-controlled door.Philippa will open it, letting you reach the quest’s final challenge.
Solving The Mirrors Puzzle
This puzzle takes place in alarge room with three mirrors and a “sun” in the center.You will have toshine three beams of lightinto theeast mirrorto complete the puzzle.
Despite initial impressions, this areais not safe.There are ghosts by thesouth and east mirrors.
While it can seem complicated at first, all you have to do is toactivate all the levers once.After all the lights converge, the mechanism willrelease the Sunstone,which Philippa wastes no time taking.
Before she hands the relic over, Philippa willattempt to question Geralt about his allies' plans.Regardless of your answer, she will hand the stone over and leave.
You shouldleave through the eastern door,where you can find some hidden chests on your way out. It will also save you the tedium of retracing your steps.
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