The Bittersweet Toast

Nobleman Iulian Codrin, a known vassal of Ambrus's, has a plan to tip the scales in my favour when I duel the boyar. It could be a trap, but it might be worth trying.

I've agreed to meet Iulian near the swamp. He'll show me the way to Vera's house.

We agreed with Iulian that I'll light the campfire by the swamp to signal him when I'm ready to go see his poisoner friend.

I should follow Iulian's lead.

We've come across a pack of hungry wolves. I should dispose of them.

We found a mutilated body on the path to Iulian's friend's hut. We should see what happened.

Vera wasn't home. We have to find her.

I've found out what Vera needed - I should let Iulian know she's after the missing ingredient: salamanders.

It appears that Vera went to set up some salamander traps. We should look for her by the stream.

Vera went deeper into the swamp after grabbing the trapped salamanders. We can still see her tracks, we should follow her.

Vera is dead - we found her body at the ritual site. Iulian said she might have some vital notes on her, I should check.

Vera's tracks should lead to where she was attacked. The scroll might be there, too.

The ritual scroll was not on Vera's body - she might have dropped it while fleeing. I have to find it.

I got to a clearing in the bogs. I should look around and see what I can find.

I found Vera's ritual scroll. I should give it to Iulian.

I can't conduct the ritual at night, I must return to Iulian during the daytime to proceed.