At a Good Feast, Mead and Blood Flow in Equal Measure

You are summoned to a great feast held by Crach an Craite in which mead would flow, and the achievements of his son and daughter would sway those islanders still undecided on who to crown the new ruler of Ard Skellig. Cross the bridge to Kaer Trolde Keep, where you are met by Arnvald. Normally the doors to the Keep would be closed during this ceremony, but Crach has made an exception; you are considered a son of Skellige! Head into the Keep, and down to the feast hall.

Arnvald tells you this hasn’t the backbiting gossip of a Continental banquet: You see Cerys and Hjalmar arguing over their right to the throne. After politely refusing the chance at “some fisticuffs with the Vildkaarls” with Hjalmar, Arnvald requests you head to Crach’s chambers.

Take a walk through the banquet hall, at a brisk or leisurely pace:

• There are discussions to overhear, about adventures, politics, Cerys and Hjalmar’s feats, and other natterings.The formidable Steingrimm is also here (if you didn’t kill him during Main Quest: Destination Skellige). While talking to him with Yennefer, he offends her; you can react by leaving him be, challenging him to another fistfight, or slaughtering him with a sword.
• There are bards and lute-players singing songs praising both Cerys and Hjalmar.
• You also have the opportunity to talk to Hjalmar again (he’s very keen on some fisticuffs). You can bet with Hjalmar that you can beat a Vildkaarl; the winner receives a sword from the loser, so be sure you have an additional weapon handy!
• You also can speak to Cerys in the middle of the hall, who is simmering with rage, but proud of how she helped Udalryk.

Exit the feast hall, heading down the steps and you meet Birna coming out of Crach’s chamber. She’s in a foul mood, offended by the bartering for the title of king, especially as her kin Svanrige hasn’t a chance at the throne. She aims to leave Kaer Trolde tomorrow at daybreak. Now enter Crach’s chamber. He greets you warmly. Speak to him about his hospitality, his children, and Birna if you wish. Then ask about your reward. You are given a prized sword. In the middle of explaining the heirloom, you are drawn to a commotion upstairs. Hjalmar isn’t the cause this time…