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"Force Recon"
People Yaevinn vs Siegfried
Details
Chapter(s)
2
Location(s)
Swamp
Source
Siegfried or Yaevinn
Reward
200 oren(s) + 3500 XP
Related
Worth its Weight in Gold
ID
q2010_ambush

Secondary quest

Force Recon is a Chapter II quest which culminates in a battle (at the Golem burial ground) between Scoia'tael and Flaming Rose forces. Each side wants the other exterminated, and Geralt must decide if he wants to get involved.

Walkthrough[]

There are essentially three choices here, and the third will leave the quest unfinished. Either

  1. Speak with Siegfried near the Druids' grove and side with him - four Order scouts will join you for the mission; or
  2. Speak with Yaevinn in the Scoia'tael camp and side with him - three elves and two dwarves will join you for the mission; or
  3. Refuse one or both requests / avoid both conversations - you will forgo combat XP, but maintain a neutral path.

If you chose the first or second options, proceed to the Golem burial ground and be ready for a fight.

Notes[]

  • Order path: If you choose to side with The Order without first delivering Golan Vivaldi's response to Yaevinn (for the quest Worth its Weight in Gold), that quest will fail.
  • Scoia'tael path: Whether or not you have the response from Vivaldi, you can get Force Recon from Yaevinn.
  • This decision has significant impact in Chapter IV; both White Rayla and Toruviel will have their attitudes toward Geralt set by whichever choice is made here. (See Free Elves.)
  • If this quest is avoided, the Order will win the battle by default.
  • This quest is a trigger for both the Order armorer and the dwarven blacksmith. Choosing one side will cause that side to start accepting business from Geralt and the other to refuse to do business with Geralt until another trigger condition is met. If you ignored this quest, both conditions should be reset and you can trade with either of them again.

Phases[]

The Guide[]

Logo Order of the Flaming Rose I agreed to help Siegfried fight the nonhumans. I'm supposed to lead his scouts to the golems' burial ground. I am supposed to escort the knights of the order to the golem's burial ground. or
Items Squirrel tail I agreed to help Yaevinn fight the Order of the Flaming Rose. I'm supposed to lead his scouts to the golem's burial ground. I am supposed to lead the elves to the golem's burial ground.

Reconnaisance[]

Geralt with his Order posse
Logo Order of the Flaming Rose There was a skirmish with the Scoia'tael at the golem cemetery. All non-humans are dead — time to get back to Siegfried. All Scoia'tael are dead — time to get back to Siegfried.

Success[]

Siegfried was fully satisfied with the reconnaissance and he expressed his gratitude accordingly. I've gained Siegfried's gratitude. (200 oren(s) + 3500 XP) or

Failure[]

Siegfried was not happy with the reconnaissance. No payment this time. Siegfried was not happy with the reconnaissance. No payment this time. (2000 XP)

Geralt with his Scoia'tael posse
Items Squirrel tail There was a skirmish with the Order of the Flaming Rose at the golem cemetery. All attackers are dead — time to get back to the camp. All attackers are dead — time to get back to the camp.

Success[]

Yaevinn was fully satisfied with the reconnaissance and he expressed his gratitude accordingly. I've gained Yaevinn's trust. (200 oren(s) + 3500 XP) or

Failure[]

Yaevinn was not happy with the reconnaissance. No payment this time. Yaevinn was not happy with the reconnaissance. No payment this time. (2000 XP)