With Flickering Heart Witcher 2 Quest Walkthrough and Choices

The quest With Flickering Heart in The Witcher 2 Assassins of Kings provides one of Chapter 2's most compelling detective scenarios on Iorveth's path. Players must navigate a complex mystery involving young men dying near the Vergen catacombs, pitted between an accused succubus and a suspicious elf named Ele'yas. Uncovering the truth requires careful investigation, sharp observation, and decisive choices that drastically impact the quest's resolution and rewards.

Starting the Investigation in Vergen

Geralt can initiate the contract by checking the bulletin board in Vergen or speaking directly with Ele'yas. The local elf claims a demoness residing in the nearby catacombs is responsible for luring young men to their deaths. To begin unraveling the truth, Geralt needs to inspect the bodies lying inside the underground tombs.

Gathering Crucial Evidence at the Catacombs

Before examining the corpse in the catacombs, it is critical to purchase surgical tools from Felicia Cori in the Vergen market. Performing a thorough autopsy allows Geralt to extract a metal splinter embedded within the victim's body. Additionally, discovering Dandelion's stolen poetry book near the scene hints that the true killer might be hiding key details.

Confronting the Succubus and Ele'yas

Upon entering the succubus's lair, Geralt has the choice to attack her immediately or hear her side of the story. She insists on her innocence and accuses Ele'yas of committing the murders out of jealous obsession. Armed with the metal shard, Geralt can report his findings directly to Iorveth to prove the elf's guilt.

Quest Outcomes and Final Rewards

If Geralt sides with Ele'yas without proper evidence, he simply slays the succubus and receives a basic bounty payment. Choosing to side with the succubus forces Ele'yas to flee, leading to an ambush outside Vergen where Geralt must eliminate him in combat. Successfully proving the succubus's innocence rewards Geralt with romantic favors and access to powerful Thyssen's armor.