Crafting A Plan

Trek back to the Dumpling Shop again. When you arrive, Sukrus’ men are already standing guard. Speak with Hattori, asking whether he can finally forge you a sword worthy of a Witcher.

He’d love to, but lacks certain critical crafting supplies. You quickly surmise Ernst von Hoorn is hoarding them. You’re understandably suspicious, but with the promise of fine-crafted weaponry, you listen as Hattori describes the materials—they are in Van Hoorn’s dockside warehouse, in heavy boxes, and smell of ammonia.

Step out of the shop, and speak to Sukrus at the entrance. Since violence is guaranteed, he immediately agrees. Spend a few moments preparing if you need to, then wait (or meditate) until after dark, and scurry back to the Sturgeon. Sukrus and his crew are just south of the Golden Sturgeon. Speak with Sukrus. While you remove the single guard at the entrance, and mark the crates to take with chalk, Sukrus will wait.

Dash along the docks, passing the Sturgeon, to Von Ernst’s Warehouse, where a merchant and one of Cleaver’s dwarven henchmen are standing. The merchant, who was knocked on his arse by Sukrus earlier (just prior to you interceding with his mead shipment), hopes the dwarf might do the same to you, but the guard knows and admires you (a friend of Yarpen Zigrin’s a friend of his) and then asks what you need.

You can:

• (200 Crowns) Bribe your way into the warehouse.
• (Axii Delusion Level 3) Use your confusing magic on the dwarf.

Either of these options allows you into the premises, using a key you’re given.

Once inside, use your Witcher Senses to easily ascertain the smell of ammonia, and interact with the three crates which are easily spotted and chalked. Upon your exit from the warehouse though, Cleavers goons have arrived, along with Sukrus’ brother-in-law—the merchant.

End: Of Swords, No Dumplings

Ernst himself has arrived, flanked with foes and furious at your brazen pilfering attempt. Sukrus is ready to fight at once. You can tell him:

Let’s dance, and fight!

To wait, which he ignores. Fight anyway!

The combat is with fists, though swords can be employed if you wish. When four thugs and von Hoorn are knocked down, Sukrus’ brother-in-law has a change of heart, and asks for friendship again. Von Hoorn will be taking an enforced trip to Skellige with them both. Meanwhile, you can return (once more) to Hattori’s shop, and hope there’s more than dumplings waiting for you. Wait three days after speaking to Hattori one final time, and he forges the following for you: