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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt eGuide Secondary Quests Secondary Quests: Velen: Grayrocks (11)

Thou Shalt Not Pass

Locations: Oxenfurt, Western Gate, Border Post

Characters: Redanian Soldiers, Shady Merchant

Enemies: None

King Radovid’s Seal

Objective:
  • Acquire a pass granting permission to cross the Pontar.

The bridges across Pontar River are both closed, and heavily guarded by Redanian troops after the recent war. Whether you’re trying to head through the Western Gate into Oxenfurt (first picture), or you’re trekking through the mud and human misery to access the Border Post in Velen (second picture). You cannot use the main thoroughfares (though swimming across is possible, but beware of archers). Speak to one of the soldiers on the border, and they tell you a pass is required for safe passage.

Fake Papers, or Bitter Harvest

Journey to the refugee camp, and wade through the human flotsam to locate the shady merchant—a man shouting that he’s able to provide such a pass… for a fee. At this point, Secondary Quest: Fake Papers begins. Consult that quest for options on obtaining the pass.

End: Everything’s in Order

Once you have your pass to hand, bring up your World Map, and note the two areas (Oxenfurt’s Western Gate, and the Border Post) that can be accessed. Approach the border soldiers, show them your pass, and after a bit of banter, you’re allowed through. The quest concludes.

Objective:
  • Use the pass to cross the Pontar.
ITEM: Quest Item: Transit Pass