Armor, Boots, Gauntlets, And Trousers: Descent Into The Dragonslayer’s Grotto

Upon reading the first of Edwin Greloff’s maps, it becomes clear that an excavation of Witcher George’s final resting place is in order. You may have heard whispers about a place just northwest of Downwarren and slightly southwest of Reardon Manor, the Dragonslayer’s Grotto. Trek across forest and hills to an entrance hidden in the woods. Slay any Endrega nearby, and use your Witcher Senses to uncover the mark of the Witcher’s Wolf Sign at the entrance itself (just right of the stone opening).

Enter the catacombs, and you’re immediately set upon by three Wraiths. Expect further incursions from such foes as you search the first chambers for loot. Light any candles or torches you see, so you know where you’ve been. Head roughly north down a narrow passage, slaying more Wraiths, until you reach a large crack in the left (north) stone wall. Turn this into a hole by blasting the wall section with Aard.

This allows access into a gas-filled cavern that can harm you if you light it, so refrain from Igni or torches except from a distance. Coax more wraiths back into the previous passage (expect at least two more), then head east and south up the tunnel to a cluster of fallen boulders. Remove these with another blast of Aard, and step into the crypt of Witcher George. You also waken a great evil, a nasty Ekimmara! Battle this vampire with skill, Yrden, Devil’s Puffballs, and tactics gleamed from this guide’s Bestiary.

By George, You’ve Done It!

Venture into the tomb itself, looting any chests and the weapon rack if you wish. Light any braziers, and stop by the upper stepped area to inspect the stone tomb of Witcher George. Open his chest to gather four complete diagrams, as well as George’s journal. Read it to uncover some of his thoughts regarding a “green dragon” and peasants taking refuge in elven ruins. This provides objectives to finding the two remaining swords (in either order). Now exit, either back the way you came, or south, out of the hidden exit (use the Eye of Nehaleni to banish a boulder illusion) and out to a spectacular view of Crookback Bog.