Act III, Loc Muinne Part V -- For Temaria! / Of His Blood and Bone

Act III, Loc Muinne Part V -- For Temaria! / Of His Blood and Bone

You have decided that saving the Kingdom is more important than saving Triss...  That rescue of the Princess may be what prevents all-out war within Tameria...  I cannot fault your logic here, the needs of the many often outweigh the needs of the few.   Head into the central plaza and descend the ramp to the entrance to the sewers, which as it turns out is where Dethmold has been operating.

When you near the bottom you find Roche waiting for you -- talking to him gets you the prompt asking if you are ready to continue with the mission?  You are, and you say so, and so Roche and you approach the guards below.  They do not know who you are, and are unwilling to allow you to pass, but you can distract them with a Sign and, with Roche's help, take them out and gain access to the sewers at the same time!

When you reach the end of the sewer tunnel you get a CS in which you help Roche up the wall so that he can take the high road while you take the low -- when you both take out your foes you trigger a CS in which you witness Dethmold cast and teleport out.

Head for the marker and you into the next area and battle a large number of foes, with Roche shouting encouragements.  Roche joins you to battle the last few enemy, including a Battle Mage, and then it is time to enter the Ruined Library and seek out Dethmold!

Absolute Justice and Saving the Princess

Entering Dethmold's chamber earns you a CS in which you get to see him popping zits and chatting with his boyfriend -- Roche takes control of the situation, and exacts a terrible vengeance.  You have to see it for yourself -- though it is rather fitting. 

Before you leave loot Dethmold's body to obtain his safe key and then open the safe as there is very nice weapon inside -- the Forgotten Vran Sword!  It has Damage of 50-55 which is way better than any weapon we have now.  We also gain Dethmold's Wand as a bonus...

Head across the hallway outside and free the Princess -- and then you have to make a decision as to what to do with the Princess: give her to Radovid and the Kingdom may remain whole; give her to Natalis and who knows what will happen?  Roche's argument is sound, Radovid seems to be the best choice...

With the choice made all that is left is to escort the child to the noble you have chosen -- as you exit the library you are approached by a squad of Radovid's men who demand that you turn over the Princess.   When you get to the entrance to the sewer you get a CS and unlock the Achievement "Kingmaker" (15 G) Help Roche rescue Anais from teh Kaedweni camp.  The quest officially ends and you receive 2,500 XP as your reward!  That should also give you several levels and most of a third.

You now flag the quest A Summit of Mages.