I had to revert to an earlier save in The Witcher tonight, slightly before the end of Chapter 4, so I could get a devourer tooth before leaving the area. I also needed the opportunity to access my stored items and grab some herbs since this will apparently be the last chance I have.

The start of Chapter 5 was pretty much a constant stream of fights through the burning streets of Old Vizima and into the swamp area, with a slight pause to bonk an elf before I could truly start wandering around freely. In the swamp area I completed a couple more quests, became the fistfight champion, and spent some more skill points on pumping up the Igni spell, after hearing that it’s extremely useful at full strength.

I also found the crypt where the princess/striga sleeps during the day, went in to check it out, and got locked in there by Velerand, forcing me to deal with her. I went for the peaceful solution by waiting her out (taking only a few blows in the process), lifting the curse and curing her once again. I also found the second piece needed for the armour quest in the crypt.

And after returning to Old Vizima, I found the dentist and turned in the teeth I’d picked up along the way, completing his collection and getting the best steel sword in the game as my reward. I’m going to need it too, as there’s still Salamandra to deal with…