Quest

The Bittersweet Toast

Start with “Meet Iulian by the swamp”. This quest has 35 required/recorded objective step(s). Follow them in order, and check each step for Day/Night, timer, ability and choice requirements before you move on.

The Bittersweet Toast is a quest.

Coverage

Quest Reference

The in-game objectives in order, plus the characters, items and locations they involve.

Before You Start

This quest contains explicit time-of-day requirements (Day: 1 step(s)). Check each step before advancing time.
1 objective(s) are marked time-sensitive. Handle those before low-priority exploration.

In-Game Objectives

Search this section for the exact wording from your journal, then use the action, requirement and location notes to work out what to do next.

Branch and optional objectives may appear in a different order.

Where a step says “Marker only”, the journal does not give a fixed entrance, so follow the in-game marker for it.

A related objective target opens the objective area; it may not be the exact entrance or the NPC’s current position.

01
Meet Iulian by the swamp
Action
Meet Iulian by the swamp.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
02
Light the campfire
Action
Light the campfire.
Where
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If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
03
Follow Iulian
Action
Follow Iulian.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
04
Defeat the wolves
Action
Defeat the wolves.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
05
Follow Iulian
Action
Follow Iulian.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
06
Inspect the body
Action
Inspect the body.
Where
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If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
07
Follow Iulian
Action
Follow Iulian.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
08
Find out where Vera is
Action
Find out where Vera is.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
09
(Optional) Inspect the hut
Action
(Optional) Inspect the hut.
Where
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If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
10
Discuss findings with Iulian
Action
Discuss findings with Iulian.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
11
Look for Vera's traps
Action
Look for Vera's traps.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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What may appear next
- Inspect the bodyThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
12
Follow Vera's tracks using Focus Mode
Action
Follow Vera's tracks using Focus Mode.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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Requirements
- Use Focus Mode for this step.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
13
Look around for Vera's tracks using Focus Mode
Action
Look around for Vera's tracks using Focus Mode.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
Requirements
- Use Focus Mode for this step.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
14
Inspect the body
Action
Inspect the body.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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What may appear next
- Find the ritual scrollThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
15
Find the ritual scroll
Action
Find the ritual scroll.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
What may appear next
- Give Iulian the scrollThis objective can appear next on this branch.
- Return to Iulian during the dayThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
16
Follow Vera's tracks using Focus Mode
Action
Follow Vera's tracks using Focus Mode.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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Requirements
- Use Focus Mode for this step.
What may appear next
- Search the clearingThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
17
Search the clearing
Action
Search the clearing.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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What may appear next
- Find the ritual scrollThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
18
Give Iulian the scroll
Action
Give Iulian the scroll.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
19
Return to Iulian during the day
Action
Return to Iulian during the day.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
Requirements
- Do this step during day.
- Do this before advancing time or delaying the quest further.
What may appear next
- Finish making the brewThis objective can appear next on this branch.
- Discuss the next steps with IulianThis objective can appear next on this branch.
- Find the lizard's lairThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- If the objective is not progressing, return during day.
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
20
Start the ritual
Action
Start the ritual.
Where
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If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
21
Talk to Iulian
Action
Talk to Iulian.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
22
Show up for the duel before Iulian dies
Action
Show up for the duel before Iulian dies.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
23
Find the lizard's lair Optional
Action
Find the lizard's lair.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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What may appear next
- Defeat the lizard and get its glandThis objective can appear next on this branch.
- Defeat the lizard and get its glandThis objective can appear next on this branch.
- Defeat the lizard and get its glandThis objective can appear next on this branch.
- Give Iulian the scrollThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
- This objective is optional; you can leave it for later unless you want its side content.
24
Defeat the lizard and get its gland Optional
Action
Defeat the lizard and get its gland.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
- This objective is optional; you can leave it for later unless you want its side content.
25
Finish making the brew
Action
Finish making the brew.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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What may appear next
- Return to Iulian during the dayThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
26
Discuss the next steps with Iulian
Action
Discuss the next steps with Iulian.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
What may appear next
- Return to Iulian during the dayThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
27
Perform the ritual
Action
Perform the ritual.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
What may appear next
- Talk to IulianThis objective can appear next on this branch.
- Talk to IulianThis objective can appear next on this branch.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
28
Light the first pillar using Astral Communion
Action
Light the first pillar using Astral Communion.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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Requirements
- Use Astral Communion for this step.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
29
Light the second pillar using Astral Communion
Action
Light the second pillar using Astral Communion.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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Requirements
- Use Astral Communion for this step.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
30
Light the third pillar using Astral Communion
Action
Light the third pillar using Astral Communion.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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Requirements
- Use Astral Communion for this step.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
31
Defeat the hostile spirit
Action
Defeat the hostile spirit.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
32
Light the fourth pillar using Astral Communion
Action
Light the fourth pillar using Astral Communion.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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Requirements
- Use Astral Communion for this step.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
33
Light the fifth pillar using Astral Communion
Action
Light the fifth pillar using Astral Communion.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
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Requirements
- Use Astral Communion for this step.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
34
Return to Iulian to finish the ritual
Action
Return to Iulian to finish the ritual.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.
35
Defeat the hostile spirits
Action
Defeat the hostile spirits.
Where
Follow the in-game marker.
If stuck
- Follow the in-game quest marker for this step.

Quest Rewards by Outcome

These cards show alternative quest outcomes. Rewards from different endings are not added together.

We've completed Iulian and Vera's ritual. It's time to end Ambrus, once and for all.

Base XP 250

The XP shown is the base quest reward; other bonuses or rewards earned earlier are separate.

If a Route Is Still Unclear

Exact route not known

Follow the in-game marker for those steps.

Next Actions

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Quest at a Glance

Journal objectives: 35
Time-sensitive steps: 1
Possible outcomes: 2

Step 1: I've agreed to meet Iulian near the swamp. He'll show me the way to Vera's house.
Step 2: We agreed with Iulian that I'll light the campfire by the swamp to signal him when I'm ready to go see his poisoner friend.
Step 3: You should follow Iulian's lead.
Step 4: We've come across a pack of hungry wolves. I should dispose of them.
Step 5: You should follow Iulian's lead.
Step 6: We found a mutilated body on the path to Iulian's friend's hut. We should see what happened.
Step 7: You should follow Iulian's lead.
Step 8: Vera wasn't home. We have to find her.
Step 9: You should look around Vera's hut and see if I can find anything helpful.
Step 10: I've found out what Vera needed – I should let Iulian know she's after the missing ingredient: salamanders.
Step 11: It appears that Vera went to set up some salamander traps. We should look for her by the stream.
Step 12: Vera went deeper into the swamp after grabbing the trapped salamanders. We can still see her tracks, we should follow her.
Step 13: You have to find more of Vera's footsteps to see which way she went.
Step 14: Vera is dead – we found her body at the ritual site. Iulian said she might have some vital notes on her, I should check.
Step 15: The ritual scroll was not on Vera's body – she might have dropped it while fleeing. I have to find it.
Step 16: Vera's tracks should lead to where she was attacked. The scroll might be there, too.
Step 17: I got to a clearing in the bogs. I should look around and see what I can find.
Step 18: I found Vera's ritual scroll. I should give it to Iulian.
Step 19: I can't conduct the ritual at night, I must return to Iulian during the daytime to proceed.
Step 20: Whenever I'm ready, it's time to start Vera's blood poisoning ritual.
Step 21: You should talk to Iulian.
Step 22: Iulian's blood is poisoned – I need to show up for the duel with Ambrus before it kills him.
Step 23: The giant lizard that Vera was after has a lair somewhere in the nearby caves. I might be able to find it.
Step 24: If I want to complete the ritual the way Vera intended, I have to kill the giant lizard and gets its poison gland.
Step 25: We have all the ingredients now. All that's left is finishing the brew before we start the ritual.
Step 26: You should check in with Iulian and see what we do next.
Step 27: Everything is set and done – now we need to perform the ritual to poison Iulian's blood.
Step 28: It's time to light the first pillar.
Step 29: It's time to light the second pillar.
Step 30: It's time to light the third pillar.
Step 31: A hostile spirit was drawn in by the ritual. I need to destroy it.
Step 32: It's time to light the fourth pillar.
Step 33: It's time to light the fifth pillar.
Step 34: We're almost there. It's time to finish the ritual with Iulian.
Step 35: More hostile spirits have appeared, drawn in by the ritual. I need to kill them.