Where do I find the Barons wife?
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To find the Baron’s wife, you must complete the quests Hunting a Witch, Wandering in the Dark, and Ladies of the Wood, which will ultimately lead you to her location, and then choose the correct doll with a violet hollyhock bloom, her favorite flower, to lift the curse and save her. The Baron’s wife, Anna, has been kidnapped by the Crones and made their slave, and the Baron is determined to free her, with or without Geralt’s help.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Finding the Baron’s Wife
- How do I save the Baron’s wife and daughter?: The only way to save the children and Anna is to begin The Ladies of the Wood quest as normal, but when Johnny wants you to follow him back to the orphanage to meet the Crones, leave and go do the Whispering Hillock thing and free the Tree Spirit.
- Where can I find Tamara in Witcher 3?: Tamara, the Baron’s daughter, can be found in Oxenfurt, head northeast to the city and follow your marker to her.
- Where does the Baron take Anna?: The Baron takes Anna to the place in the bog where Geralt had seen his wife, to free her from the Crones.
- How do I save my bloody Baron wife?: To save the Baron’s wife, you must choose the correct doll with a violet hollyhock bloom, her favorite flower, to lift the curse.
- Should I go with the Baron to save Anna?: It is crucial to find and save Anna from the Crones to ensure the Baron’s survival.
About Quests and Choices
- Should I find Tamara or talk to Baron?: Talking to the Baron before searching for Tamara will result in him giving you a doll and a letter of safe conduct, and unlock more dialogue with Tamara later on.
- What happens if you don’t find Tamara?: Not visiting Tamara will result in missing out on hearing her side of the story and immersing yourself more deeply into the lore and world-building.
- How do you free the Baron’s wife in Witcher 3?: To lift the curse, grab the doll created for Anna by the Crones, and choose the one with a violet hollyhock bloom.
- How do you keep Anna and Baron alive?: Killed the Whispering Hillock or freed it before starting Ladies of the Wood, to ensure Baron and Anna will live.
About Consequences and Choices
- Should you fight the Crones?: The final mission involves Geralt hunting down the Crone that got away and killing them for the medallion it stole from Ciri.
- Should I do family matters or hunting a witch first?: The order of completing Family Matters or Hunting a Witch first does not affect the overall story, but finishing Hunting a Witch first gives an extra line of dialogue later on.
- Should I free the whispering hillock?: Freeing the Whispering Hillock will result in the destruction of Downwarren village, and Gran, the Baron’s wife, will be transformed into a Water Hag and die.
About the Story and Characters
- Does the Baron cure his wife?: The Baron’s wife is cured, and Geralt is tasked with bringing Tamara back, resulting in the family being reunited.
- Can I still find Tamara in Oxenfurt?: You should still be able to find Tamara in Oxenfurt, unless the Baron has ridden off to Downwarren already.
- Can you convince Tamara to go back to the Baron?: If you find Tamara before talking to the Baron about his family, you get a cutscene where she tells you she will go save her mother with some mercenaries and never wants to go back home, with no option to convince her otherwise.