Objectives:
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Agree to accompany them, and you reach the Vegelbuds’ residence automatically.
Find your own way there, and you reach the Vegelbuds’ residence at your own pace, via a horse ride or Fast Travel.
Head across the manicured lawns of lavender, to a finely-constructed race tribunal for an audience of dozens. Locate the baroness and general, then speak about the horse racing and the general’s knowledge of horses. Before the conversation gets underway, remember the following:
General Voorhis is hoping you’ll accept his light-hearted challenge to a horse race. If this interests you, be sure you thoroughly quiz him about every one of the horses (“know much about the others”), since his hubris allows you to learn which filly is the finest.
You can politely insist on not racing, after which the baroness points you in the direction of Molly.
Or, you can pick any horse from the following list: Cantarella, Nemrod, Chestnut (Thunderbolt), and The Zerrikanian bay. They are all similar in their Stamina.
When the race begins, be sure you use your galloping, Sign befuddlement using Aard, and other techniques you’ve learned during your time in the saddle.
Follow the marked path around the grounds, and canter to victory! Another rider (who is easily passed), Voorhis (who is difficult to beat), or you can win. If you’re victorious, Voorhis awards you with a special saddle:
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ITEM: Quest Item: Cavalry Saddle |
When you’re ready, talk to Molly, who is sitting on the elevated seating near to the Baroness.
If Arjan is dead in Witcher 2—the newly-minted Lady la Attard introduces herself politely.
If Arjan is alive (or you have no save game) from Witcher 2—the house servant, Molly, introduces herself with reverence.
Molly recognizes you from Dandelion’s tall tales. Alas, she has no idea where Dandelion is, but mentions his blond-haired “sister.” This is strange since he has no siblings you’re aware of.
If you already visited all the other contacts, you realize Molly is probably speaking about the female troubadour, Callonetta.