Bartering With the Black Ones

Milan Noran, commander of the division stationed in Oreton, has a contract pinned to a Notice Board regarding “Missing Soldiers.” It seems a patrol of his has disappeared, possibly falling prey to a monster. Bring the head of the thing responsible results in a reward. Head to the smithy at the end of the road, where a group of Nilfgaardian soldiers are resting up. Speak with Milan, bartering for your services if you wish. He explains the patrol was lost somewhere along the south shore of Lake Wyndamer. He also knows of peasants scratching a living in the village of Byways, who speak of a monster. Agree to start this investigation.