Partly Sage Advice at the Rosemary and Thyme

Arriving at the threshold to Dandelion’s brothel, three ruffians are suddenly extricated from the premises; thrown out by your old acquaintance Zoltan. More Vagrants are fleeing down the stairs; give them a swift pummelling with your fists to see them off. Speak with Zoltan, explaining your need to find Ciri and Dandelion. The owner of this knocking shop has disappeared too. Perhaps a clue lies around here, somewhere?

Look for any objects that glitter, and use your Witcher Sense to find the rest. There’s a variety of objects to spot here:

• A diploma from the faculty of Oxenfurt University, hanging on one of the walls.
• A Silver Laurel award from the Annual Balladry Content, hanging on another.
• Dandelion’s precious lute that he got from the elves of Dol Blathanna.
• Three overly-wrought poetic letters, from different lovers of Dandelion’s poetry.
• Barrels of wine.
• A huge portrait of Dandelion standing over a dead wyvern (which you and Zoltan comment on).

But the important find is Dandelion’s appointment and accounts book sitting on a shelf under a window. Zoltan snatches the book from you, but gives it back, allowing you to access it from your inventory. It contains a wealth of contacts. Naturally, almost all of them are female.

Make sure you speak with the dwarf before you leave, as he has knowledge regarding all the people mentioned in the planner:

• Molly—a chambermaid in the service of Baroness la Valette.
• Marabella—a perverse companion of Dandelion’s who referred to him as her “stallion”. Speak to Zoltan about her now, and when you meet her, you have additional conversation choices.
• Vespula—an old flame, who threw flower pots at Dandelion.
• Rosa var Attre—a woman with a special name for Dandelion’s “gwyhyr.” There’s also an entry in the planner stating she is looking for a swordplay instructor; allowing you to speak to the Captain of the var Attre guards about this, later into this quest.
• Elihal—an elven beauty that Dandelion seemed fascinated with.

Locations of every one of Dandelion’s contacts now appears on your minimap. They can be approached in any order you like.