The Tale Of Tor’haerne

An inspection of the ruined exterior battlements of Kaer Morhen leads to an interesting discovery. Pass through the open iron-barred arch (as shown) to reach an abandoned sleeping quarters with an old chest to pry open. There’s nothing but some old papers written by a man named Berengar. Read the notes, which make reference to a consultation with Vesemir. Head into the main fortress interior, across the grand hall, and speak with him. He tells you of Berengar’s unsuccessful attempts at forging the blade, and how it all went to hell. He set off to hunt a chort with all his equipment, and wasn’t seen again. Vesemir is pleased you’re attempting to finish what Berengar started.

End: Making Chort Work of the Enemy

Depart Kaer Morhen, but don’t try a direct path to the cave, as you’re likely to fall down the mountain and break many appendages. Instead, head south along the path to the river, before following it eastwards downstream. Continue northwards as the river bends, slaying any bears and at least four drowners that you may encounter. The cave entrance is close to the tiny island, on the east side of the river bank (as shown).

Clamber up into the cave tunnel by the stalagmites, and travel roughly southwards until the tunnel opens into a large cavern. Down below is a strong bull chort. No wonder Berengar got into trouble. Prepare for a ferocious fight, before bounding down and slaying six worker endriaga, and then face this immense fiend.

With the devilish beast defeated (Quen is useful to defend yourself with), begin a methodical search of the chamber for Berengar’s belongings. Check the small alcove in the southeastern part of the cave for a piece of parchment showing a diagram. Though the silver sword “Tor’haerne” isn’t in this place, methodology to make it is. Gather the diagram, as the quest concludes.