Suspect: Kalkstein

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Suspect: Kalkstein quest

Act(s)	2
Location(s)	Vizima Temple Quarter
Given by	Geralt (after speaking with Thaler)
Reward	500 XP
Related	Anatomy of a Crime Vizima Confidential Suspect: Leuvaarden Suspect: Ramsmeat Suspect: Thaler
ID	q2105_skalkst

Suspect: Kalkstein is a sub-quest of Vizima Confidential in Act II. It is part of Geralt's investigation into Salamandra.

Contents 1 Walkthrough 2 Notes 3 Phases 3.1 Suspected Alchemist 3.2 Lack of Evidence 3.3 Innocent / Guilty 3.4 Innnocent / Accused

[edit] Walkthrough

Kalkstein is one of the most difficult suspects to clear of suspicion of collaborating with Salamandra. Many clues point to his involvement with the organization. His name is uttered by the Salamandra thug that the City Guard captured when that man is subsequently killed. He hired Berengar, and Berengar disappeared. He's an alchemist and many of the clues have a distinct whiff of alchemy about them. Things look bad for our friend.

It is from Thaler that Geralt learns that Kalkstein had previously hired Berengar. When the witcher asks the alchemist about this arrangement, Kalkstein admits that he had hoped Geralt would not find out about it. He then tells him that Berengar left a book behind and gives him The Book of The Kiss.

Later, however, during the autopsy, Kalkstein can easily wind up as the prime suspect, depending on the direction it takes. If the autopsy results end up implicating anyone other than Azar Javed, Kalkstein ends up as the apparent murderer of the crown witness, and by extension, a member of Salamandra.

[edit] Notes

• Although it is distasteful to implicate a nice guy like Kalkstein, and he does get angry with Geralt and call him a fool, all is forgiven in Act III, so don't sweat it too much

[edit] Phases

[edit] Suspected Alchemist

There are certain clues indicating that Kalkstein, the alchemist, is somehow connected to Azar Javed. I shall talk to the alchemist, maybe I will find out more about it. I need to question Kalkstein the alchemist.

[edit] Lack of Evidence

I decided to give Kalkstein the benefit of the doubt for now. If he is guilty, evidence should surface soon enough. I will reopen the case if I find new evidence.

[edit] Innocent / Guilty

Autopsy implicated Azar: The evidence suggests Kalkstein's innocence. I should speak with him. I'll tell Kalkstein I've found proof of his innocence. or Autopsy implicated Kalkstein or Ramsmeat: Kalkstein is in collusion with Azar, I'm now convinced. I need to confront the alchemist. Kalstein is guilty. I need to pressure him.

[edit] Innnocent / Accused

Autopsy implicated Azar: I told Kalkstein that the evidence I gathered proves him innocent. I earned his gratitude. I earned Kalkstein's gratitude and gained a useful piece of information about Azar Javed. or Autopsy implicated Kalkstein or Ramsmeat: I told Kalkstein that I was convinced of his involvement in the Salamanders' actions. He hates me now, but he is too obsessed to reject my services. I can keep an eye on him for now and I will get him when the time is right. I should keep an eye on Kalkstein. Significant plot details end here.