Contract: Woodland Beast
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Walkthrough
Contract: Woodland Beast is a Side Quest is Novigrad.
It is right on the border of Velen and, when you complete the quest, you will get a Letter of Safe Conduct, which allows you to cross in the Novigrad without a hitch. Head to the border post to unlock this side quest.
A commander fills you in that military convoys keep being destroyed en route. Hop on Roach and ride off to investigate. When you arrive at the scene, ignore the toppled carts and dead bodies to fight off a couple of Alghouls that came to feed. With the beasts killed, use your Witcher Senses to piece together what happened. Inspect the open crates, the bodies, and blood. Follow the tracks that appear to find the culprit. Not a monster, but a rebel unit for the Scoia’tael.
You have two options for interacting with the elf. You may…
When you leave the elves and return the to commander the quest will conclude.