Objectives
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Cross the bridge into the Palace grounds, and head up the streets, winding your way up the beautifully-hewed balconies to a less-traveled wing of the Palace you have yet to discover. Enter the door, and work your way to a guard who stops you from investigating Syanna’s quarters. Answer the guard as you wish; he finally recognizes you as “that Witcher who solved the murders,” so you’re let through, but only for a few minutes. Agree, and head into the locked chamber, where Syanna’s guards step aside, letting you into her cell.
“Cell” is perhaps not the correct word to describe this lavish upper chamber, resplendent with fineries and a large picture window Syanna is gazing wistfully out of. Syanna greets you.
If Artorius’ ribbon saved her life in the fight with Dettlaff, she makes mention of it.
If you earlier asked Syanna about her motivations, you mention you know who the fifth victim would have been. After some mock protesting, she agrees to talk. However, if you didn’t inquire about her motivations and didn’t read the governess’s writings, you will instead have a rather unpleasant conversation. You ask why she wanted her sister killed. You must answer with one of the following:
OPTION 1: CURSE OR ENVY
“Curse of the Black Sun” or “Because you envy her”: Syanna is slightly crestfallen and has misjudged you; you understand nothing. The conversation continues with you telling her you’ll let Anna Henrietta know.
Answer her regarding her honesty. After some additional home truths (regarding Syanna herself using you, Regis using you, and Anna Henrietta’s less-than charitable thoughts about you being an “unthinking, blunt instrument,” you can respond with venom of your own. You then leave, choosing to head to Damien immediately, or in your own time.
Or answer that you’ve heard enough (and you leave; choosing to head to Damien immediately, or in your own time).
OPTION 3: HAPPILY EVER AFTER
“Because she turned her back on you, forgot about you”: You’re congratulated for solving another riddle and having your sick curiosity sated. The conversation now has a chance to remain civil:
You mention that Anna Henrietta should probably know about the fifth letter, if only because Syanna is likely to try and kill her again if she’s ever let out of this chamber. Syanna answers “I probably will.” Answer with one of the following:
“Ah, honesty, finally” or “Think I’ve heard enough”: The conversation degenerates into curt and unpleasant responses before you leave.
“Ever thought to forgive her?”: You explain that you’ve read the diary of the governess in the playroom, and that Syanna and Anna Henrietta were once inseparable. She wistfully stares out of the window of the high tower, asking you why her sister washed her hands of her. Answer as you wish. You end the conversation stating Anna Henrietta still hasn’t given up on her. The chat ends, and you leave.
Choose to head to Damien immediately, or in your own time.