Withering Away is the main quest of the prologue in The Blood of Dawnwalker, in which his father asks Cohen to go to the herbalist Anka for a more powerful mixture for Esmé. The Blood Mass will take place in the evening, so make sure to complete all your tasks within one day. A wrong choice or being late will lead to tragic consequences.
Depending on the version of the Russifier, the quest may also have the name "Withering".
Walkthrough for the "Fading" quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker
The quest will begin immediately after waking up from the nightmare. Cohen will have all day to complete it, but he shouldn't wait until the last minute.
Calculate the time so that timer there's at least some left two divisions: the first will go towards talking with the herbalist, and the second towards preparing the decoction.
Finish your chores
The first thing Peter will ask you to do after waking up is chop some wood. You can grab some clothes from the drawer opposite your bed, gear up, and head out into the courtyard. Go to the log block to the left of the bedroom door and chop three logs.
Go to the dining room where the family is gathered and add some wood to the fire.
Should Esme be fed against her will?
At dinner, a choice will arise: Esme refuses to eat, and her father offers to force-feed her. Whatever the decision, the woman won't eatHowever, if he refuses, Peter will be slightly disappointed by his son's actions. This won't affect the plot.
Get medicinal herbs from Anka
Before leaving, pick up the sword in the room across from the kitchen—it's leaning against the wall. Equip the weapon immediately from your inventory.
Once outside, you can distract yourself with some side activities or head straight to Anka for some medicine. She lives in the forest by the river in the southwest.
When you reach the hut, knock on the locked door.
Where to find Anka
At this point, you'll begin learning how to use Cohen's senses. You can hold down "RMB" or "LT" to see highlighted objects:
- Plant in the garden - upon examination, Cohen will report that the beds are partially watered.
- The barrel turns out to be empty, causing the hero to decide that the owner went to the river for water.
After inspecting your things, head along the path to the shore.
When you approach the herbalist, a chain of events will start, during which the timer will move for one segment.
How much should I pay Anka for the herbs?
Peter gave me the money to buy it, but the stronger medicine is more expensive—the herbalist is asking for twice the usual amount. You can choose how much to pay her:
- 50 denarii - double the price.
- 25 denarii is the standard price.
- Pay nothing.
In any case, the girl will give the herbs, but in the latter case, she will ask for the money to be returned later. Don't pay In the prologue, it's the most far-sighted decision. All the denarii given to you by your father will remain in your pocket after you enter the open world.
Should I stay with Anka and study Latin?
Choosing to stay triggers the side quest "Entertaining Reading" (Page-Turner) with a reward of 100 experience and begins romantic chain. And he spends it immediately two segments time, so the decision should be made based on the current timer readings.
Keep in mind that simple maintenance also costs time - one segment will be used up when you return home.
Bring the herbs to Peter and read Anka's recipe
Upon exiting the hut, open your inventory and read Anka's Instructions. She's duplicated the recipe for Esme's herbs, which you should carefully read and memorize. To return home faster, you can use the shrine and teleport to the center of Lasleya. You'll meet your father and Vladimir on the porch.
The location of all the shrines can be found at The Blood of Dawnwalker interactive map.
How to properly prepare medicine for Esme
Be sure to follow the instructions for the boiler exactly as described in the instructions:
- [use hot water] - the decoction cannot be boiled;
- [add three spoons of herbs].
After preparing the medicine time will shift one more point.
What happens if you prepare the decoction incorrectly or don’t have time?
That night, a Blood Mass will be held in the church, which Esme must attend after receiving treatment. If Cohen fails to bring the medicine in time or makes a mistake while preparing the potion, Esme's illness will prevent her from resuming the event. The Vrahyrs will kill the protagonist's mother, blocking the best routes. game endings.
Rewards
Completing the quest "Withering" will reward you with 700 experience:
- For receiving herbs - 500.
- For preparing a decoction - 100.
- For the optional quest "Entertaining Reading" if you stayed with Anka - 100.
At the end of the day or after preparing the potion, the next quest will start: "Like Father, Like Son." Go into the forest with your father and practice sword fighting. Soon, this skill will be very useful to Cohen.
