Withering Away is the second prologue quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker. It starts automatically after finishing All Good Things. Your main goal is to get medicine for your sick mother before evening mass.
My father has a list of chores ready for me, as usual. I better get to it.
I need to get ready for the day and dress up.
Once you wake up, your father will tell you to chop some firewood. Before doing so, open the chest in your room, take the clothes inside, and put them on.
I need to chop up some firewood so we can cook breakfast.
Leave the room and step out into the inner courtyard, then approach the chopping block and axe to chop three logs into pieces.
I have to fetch Dad the firewood.
Head to the kitchen and throw the chopped firewood into the hearth. This will trigger a cutscene where you'll need to choose whether to try force-feeding your mother or not. Regardless of your choice, she won't eat anything.
I should get my sword - it's a dangerous world out there.
Grab the sword leaning against the wall across the hallway. Don't forget to open your inventory and equip it.
I need to go to Anca and fetch new herbs to help my mother. She's getting worse and it's Blood Mass tonight...
The front door of the house will unlock, allowing you to head outside. You are free to explore Laslea Glen and complete any available side quests, but keep your eye on the clock in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Most of these quests consume a bit of time, and when the clock ticks over to nighttime, you will automatically go to the church to meet the vrakhiri, unable to complete anything you didn't do.
Anca's not at home. I need to find her.
Anca agreed to help. I need to follow her back to her hut.
I have the herbs from Anca - now I need to bring them back to Dad and read the recipe.
I did what my father asked of me - what my mother needed of me. I gave her the herbs - let's hope that's enough to keep her safe.
I haven't managed to get the herbs for my mother in time. Now she will have to face Brencis at her weakest. May the Heavens protect her.
