Hidden Messages of the Nilfgaardian Kind

The Stash at the Archway

While about your business in Novigrad, be sure you head up this particular cobbled street, in The Bits and just northeast of the Kingfisher Inn), as you’ll spot two shady individuals fiddling with an area of ground near the wooden deck. They stride off. Ignore them, but instead use your Witcher Sense on the area to uncover a loose brick. Sure enough, this is a drop location. Gather the note they left behind.

The Stash at Crippled Kate’s

The note refers to a second drop location (at a place called Crippled Kate’s) which is a swift jog to the Glory Lane District, close to the docks and south of the canal. Head south, through the theater, crossing the narrow pedestrian canal bridge and down to the canal side. Find the red brick arched street, and use your Witcher Senses in the area to uncover another loose brick in the corner just before the low log fencing.

There are two prizes here:

End: The Loot in Gildorf Sewers

The loot can now be appropriated. This involves a sprint back north, into the posh Gildorf District of town. Head up into the main square, and find the sewer grating near to the shop and Notice Board.

Descend into the Gildorf Sewers, dropping down the ladder, and then turning northeast at the base of the ladder. Look for the blocked side tunnel where two slumped bodies rest near to a “glittering” chest (second picture). Pry this open with the key you found. Collect your ill-gotten gains as this quest concludes.