The Nilfgaardian Connection
| The Nilfgaardian Connection | |
|---|---|
| Type | Main Quest |
| Region | Velen |
| Suggested Level | 5 |
| Reward | 100 XP |
| Previous Quest | Imperial Audience |
| Next Quest | Bloody Baron |
The Nilfgaardian Connection is the first main quest of Act I in Velen. Geralt looks for Hendrik, an imperial agent who worked on Ciri's case. The Wild Hunt reached Hendrik first and killed him. His notes give Geralt two leads: the Bloody Baron and a witch near Midcopse.
The Nilfgaardian Connection Map Location and Quest Guide
The Nilfgaardian Connection map location:
- Collect Geralt's gear and travel from Vizima to Velen.
- Ride from the Hanged Man's Tree to the Inn at the Crossroads.
- Ask the innkeeper about Hendrik.
- Ride to Heatherton, a village nearby.
- Kill the rabid dogs that attack a survivor.
- Talk to the survivor about the Wild Hunt's raid.
- Search Hendrik's body in his hut and take the key from his boots.
- Find the trapdoor under the rug and go down to the cellar.
- Use the candlestick on the wall to open a hidden cupboard.
- Read Hendrik's notes in the chest.
Map credit by Map Genie.
Characters
The characters who take part in the quest.
| Character | Image |
|---|---|
| Hendrik | 
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Monsters
The monsters fought during the quest.
| Monster | Image | Species |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | 
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Beasts |
Notes
Hendrik's notes start two main quests, Bloody Baron and Hunting a Witch. They can be played in any order.
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