Talk to the Ealdorman

Head north, out of the Whispering Hillock and across to where you slew the werewolf. Stride over to the green-tuniced ealdorman, and let him know the evil spirit haunting this place is no more.

If you freed the spirit, the ealdorman is incredulous; he can’t believe you let this entity loose to sow its evil across the land.

If you slew the spirit, the ealdorman has a palpable sigh of relief.

The ealdorman takes the dagger that Gran (Anna) gave you, and returns with an offering for the Ladies of the Wood. Take the appendage.

Behind the Tapestry: Even Lovlier in Real Life

The ear is placed on an altar stone. Anna is shoved forward by one of three grotesque giantesses. Abhorant forms, faces masked, but folds of skin scabbing and flapping in the bog breeze.

Two witches with too many limbs, and another ear to add to their collection. The crones reveal their true forms. They torment Anna, while eying you up and down.

If you freed the tree spirit, the crones lash out at Anna for letting their plump and juicy “piglets” escape.

If you killed the tree spirit, the crones remark on the insanity of Anna.

Now the conversation turns to you. Resist the crones’ advances, and instead ask about the woman you seek (after optionally listening to them babble about the kids, the tree spirit, and other unsavory chatter. When it comes to Ciri though, the crones’ recollections are most vivid.