Objectives:
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Head across the river to Hanged Man’s Tree (where you began your Velen exploration), and speak with Roche who is already waiting for you. You both look down the hill and, since the village of Mulbrydale isn’t on fire yet, you trust Ves hasn’t launched her attack. No, wait. There’s yelling and smoke. Ves is here alright!
Sprint after Roche, down the road and into Mulbrydale, and begin a pitched battle with up to a dozen Nilfgaardian soldiers. They attack in groups of around three or four. Roche can handle himself, so you may wish to tackle the soldiers who aren’t engaged in combat. Head southwest, to the far end of the village, as quickly as you can (even if that means breaking off combat), if Ves’ health drops dangerously low.
Ves is valiantly battling near a merchant’s tent. Help her out by slaughtering the well-armed (and armored) forces here, drawing the attention of the enemy to yourself. When you bring down your final Nilfgaard, Vernon Roche greets Ves with a furious diatribe, mainly concerning Ves’ decision to dress inappropriately for battle.
End: Stopping the Leader’s Pleading Chatter
It appears the leader of the Nilfgaard is still alive. Ves wants him dead, while Roche wishes to show mercy. You can:
Side with Ves, and the pleading leader gets swift dagger to the throat, courtesy of a troubled Roche.
Side with Roche, leave the pleading leader alive, who thanks you profusely. Ves is seething, though.
Either way, Roche tells you to count on him if you require any help in the future, as the quest concludes.
Complete this quest, and you may call upon Vernon Roche and Ves when assembling allies during Act II: Secondary Quest: Brothers in Arms: Velen.