She's No Early Bird
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| Act(s) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Outskirts of Vizima |
| Given by | Vesna Hood |
| Reward | ? |
| Related | None |
| ID | q1011_rita |
She's No Early Bird is an optional quest in Act I which Geralt has the opportunity to undertake when he finds Vesna, the local barmaid, in trouble one night on her way home from work.
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[edit] Walkthrough
Vesna leaves the Inn at 20:00 and can be found in danger at night. Geralt will stumble upon some men attempting to attack and rape her and can decide whether to help her or let them have at her. Vesna will only venture out of the inn after Geralt has had one conversation with her.
If Geralt decides to kill those would-be rapists, he can then offer to walk Vesna home. If he lets her go home on her own, she will get killed along the way. She lives with her grandmother across from the chapel, so make your way there, killing groups of barghests, ghouls and drowners along the way. Vesna can actually die during this little excursion, so be careful not to get too far ahead of her.
When you arrive near the house, she will ask how she can ever repay you, and you can offer to meet again later. She will suggest that you meet her at the old mill, which is apparently "haunted" and that you should bring wine. Show up there after sunset and you will find out how "nice" of a girl she is, and put on a little sound show for the denizens of the fishing village watching from across the river.
[edit] Notes
- Rather than waiting around a long time for her to heal when she is injured, you can enter a hut along the way. When you come back out, she'll be waiting just outside with full health. This still works with the 1.3 patch.
- Vesna attempts to fight any foes she meets, often making her a more attractive target than Geralt. Sometimes it is best to run ahead of her to help keep monsters focused on Geralt. Also note that she'll use her dagger to kill stunned creatures, potentially robbing you of xp.
- Instead of taking the direct way through the villages to her grandmother's house, it is also possible to walk along the river instead which, all things considered, is safer.
- Geralt does not have to save Vesna when he sees her in trouble but can save her at any night he wishes as long as he hasn't infiltrated Salamandra yet. To avoid starting the quest, Geralt has to make a beeline around the scene or simply meditate until morning.
- The easiest Way to do this quest is as follows: after agreeing to guide her home, simply go back to the area inside the gate where the inn is, and meditate at the fire. Meditate until dawn. Vesna will still be there with you, and now that it is daytime, you can then take her home without any worry of attack.
[edit] Phases
[edit] The Rape
Some bandits tried to rape the waitress from the inn. I decided to help her. I decided to help the waitress.
[edit] To Grandma's House
I decided to help Miss Hood get to her grandma's place in the Outskirts. I need to protect her from the creatures she could encounter on her way. I should protect Vesna on the way to her grandmother's house.
[edit] Barghests Attack
I managed to defend Vesna from the barghests. We have to move on, get to her grandmother's house. I should protect Vesna on the way to her grandmother's house.
[edit] Another Attack
Another group of barghests. I wonder where they all come from. Apparently, we don't have far to go. I must protect Vesna as we near her grandmother's house.
[edit] A Date
I walked Vesna home and we agreed to meet by the Old Mill after sunset. Vesna asked me to bring some wine. I should show up at the Old Mill after sunset with a bottle of wine.
[edit] Parting
I said goodbye to Vesna. She's a nice girl...
[edit] Alternative Branch
[edit] Lonely Vesna
I decided not to help the waitress in distress. I'm sure she can take care of herself. (She can't!)
