Witcher Seasonings is one of three preparation tasks for the heist in Open Sesame!. The Stranger’s plan is simple: fewer guards on the night means fewer problems, so the garrison cook needs to add something special to the soldiers’ stew.
How to start Open Sesame: Witcher Seasonings
It starts when you agree to join the Stranger’s heist at the herbalist’s hut. The suggested level is 34 and it gives 150 XP.
Finding the cook
First craft the cleansing mixture: one Dwarven spirit, two Rotfiend blood and two Wolfsbane. If you are short on anything, Otto Bamber sells all of it. Then go to the auction house and eavesdrop on the Redanian guards with your Witcher Senses. The pairs at the front and back are no help, but the third pair on the road behind the building eventually lets slip where the cook can be found. Their circular chatter is a nod to Joseph Heller’s Catch-22.
The cook, Maarten, is on the dock near the western gate of Oxenfurt, but only during the day. Bribe him with 500 crowns or use Axii, and the job is done.
Tips
- Keep your Witcher Senses on for the whole conversation and stay at the edge of the marked area, or the guards will notice you.
- Axii needs Delusion level 2 and saves you 500 crowns.
- Maarten is not at the dock at night, so meditate until morning if needed.
