Gustfields: The Secret Life Of Count Romilly

DOWN FOR THE COUNT

On the very eastern edges of Gustfields Territory, southeast of Erde and northeast of Heddel, is a place no sane peasant would ever tread; the ancient forest known as Deadwight Wood. Venture here anyway, as the gloom envelopes you (even during the brightest of days), you find the rudimentary trails converge on the ruins of an old fortress; Arnskrone Castle. In the marshy clearing below the castle, prepare to encounter a small pack of wolves in the company of an Ancient Leshen. Remove the wolf threat first, and then set fire to the Leshen with Igni, while reading up on tactical advice from this guide’s bestiary if you need it.

After the Leshen is toppled, optionally use your Witcher Senses to spot a slumped corpse at the foot of the pathway up to the castle grounds (just left of the Arnskrone Castle Ruins signpost). Gather the following, and read the note. It continues the unpleasant musings of Count Romilly, and the “incident” with Anastasia von Bourmann.

REQUIRED READING IN THE LOWER LIBRARY

Ascend to face another small pack of wolves (usually lead by a Warg) in the castle’s stone courtyard. Then access the opening in the ruined circular tower, and descend beneath the woods. To your left (north) in this soggy interior is a locked door (which appears red if you’re using your Witcher Senses), leading to wraiths and treasure obtained during Treasure Hunt: A Dark Legacy. Ahead (east) is a locked door opened using the key you just found. It leads into the remains of the Count’s library. Check the table for the rest of his journal, and don’t leave without opening the chest behind the table. Among the other valuables is a diagram for a fancy sword.