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Humans have an enduring fascination with divination. Practices such as tarot readings, astrology, and gazing at innards are well documented throughout our history. They are also present inThe Witcher 3,playing a central role in the overarching plot and in side quests such as The Truth is in the Stars
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This short quest has Geralt approach a sage out of curiosity, to see if the old man can see anything new in the witcher’s destiny. Unfortunately, many things soften with time. In the sage’s case, his ability to see into the future has withered in his old age. Geralt can help stimulate his abilities for a better reading.
Starting The Truth Is In Our Stars
There are two ways to start this quest; by picking up a noticeat Oxenfurtwarning about the fraudulent sage or by visiting the man directly. In both instances, the sage willask Geralt for some foodas payment for his services.
The reading fails to reveal anything new about the witcher’s fate. If anything, it could be heavily inspired by one of Dandelion’s plays about Geralt. Suffice it to say, Geralt is disappointed. The sage will ask fordragonsroot, a rare herb that grows in a nearby cave,to improve his abilities.
You will be able tochoose how Geralt respondsto this disappointing result.
Agree to help further.
Accepting the sage’s request will see Geralthead into the caveto search for the herbs.
Geralt gives up on the sage,ending the quest.
Looking For Hallucinogenic Herbs
IfGeralt agrees to help,he will need to go toa cave marked by the questto find the requisite herbs. There will beseveral ghouls inside the cave.It would be best to kill them before continuing.
If you are struggling against the ghouls,Necrophage OilandIgniwork wonders at depleting their health. They willattack as a group,making it essential tobe alert throughout the fight.
The dragonsroot is in theeast corner of the final chamber,highlighted in red through Witcher Senses. Bring it back to the sage to have him provide a far better service alongside a portion of Ithlinne’s Prophecy, something that has followed Geralt and Ciri.
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Geralt is far more satisfied with the services rendered, ending the quest.
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