In Cervisia Veritas

In Cervisia Veritas is a Chapter 2 quest in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. A group of very drunk soldiers is looking for their missing friend Odrin, and Geralt offers to help in the hope that the grateful men will tell him something about the conspiracy against Henselt.

Geralt finds Odrin lying in the mud, but bringing him back is complicated: a guard at the gate wants a bribe, Odrin’s companions wander off in the meantime, and the witcher has to round them all up and find coin to buy a round in the camp canteen.

Once the whole company is drinking, Geralt tries to steer the talk toward the conspirators. Handled well, the soldiers explain how to find the plotters and hand over a square coin that serves as a pass to their hideout.

Walkthrough

Find Odrin, who is lying drunk in the mud.
Lead Odrin back toward his three friends.
When the guard at the gate demands a bribe, leave Odrin there and gather enough money.
Pay the guard and bring Odrin into the camp.
Track down Odrin’s three companions, who have scattered.
Herd the whole group to the camp canteen.
Find money to pay for the beer and return to the canteen.
Drink with the soldiers and ask about the conspiracy against Henselt.

Quest Consequences & Choices

If Geralt is too obvious about pumping the soldiers for information, they stop drinking with him and he learns nothing. If he gets them thoroughly drunk and wins their trust, they tell him how to reach the conspirators and give him the square coin. If Odrin overhears Geralt promising the guard to hand him over, he takes offense, deserts and heads back toward the beach.