Pardon My Beauclairoise, but Who F--king Nicked My Gold?

Head out of the Bathhouse and into the Town Square, then head west toward the Golden Sturgeon. Henckel’s townhouse is across the street from it, although it looks rather run-down. “Knock” on the door using Aard and step through the splinters, to the residence where you can easily spot footprints leading upstairs, and onto a landing. Check the table nearby for some wine and an odd note. It contains a riddle to read.

Adjacent there is a small room stocked with wine. You reckon the number of “your birth year” may refer to Dandelion or Ciri. Examine the wines belonging to the years 1251-1254. You place the bottle in the open slot for 1251 and there’s a satisfying click in the room next to you. The door the footprints lead to is now open.

Inside this secret room (where Dandelion probably planned the heist) is the following to inspect using your Witcher Senses:

• Clues suggesting the bomb was created in this room.
• Instructions on how to build a bomb, signed by “Kalkstein.”
• Some spilled wyvern oil.
• A chest at the foot of a bed, with a letter from Dudu on it. You read it. It is addressed to Ciri and tells of Commander Menge seizing the treasure and taking Dandelion.

You hear footsteps from downstairs. Time to investigate.

You’re surprised to see Dijkstra and Triss Merigold. She’s been called upon to provide help deciphering the rune on the bomb. Tell Dijkstra all signs point to Commander of the Temple Guard; Caleb Menge (though you can ask about him trusting you first). During this conversation, you can attempt a lie (that Henckel is still alive and orchestrated the heist with Menge), but Dijkstra doesn’t believe you, and Triss steps in to further your commitment to completing this task. It is agreed to pay Menge a visit at the docks, and find out where Dijkstra’s gold is being held.

You can also tell Dijkstra that you and Triss were together, but this is in the past (and the less romantic choice compared to telling Dijkstra he’s using you both). After straying from the topic (talking about your relationship with Triss), you both focus on the task at hand. But this isn’t simply about finding the gold; it’s about finding Dandelion. Triss tells you to meet her at the Eternal Fire shrine (east of the harbor) around midnight. You’ll infiltrate the witch hunter barracks from there.