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The Witcher 3

Imperial Audience Walkthrough and Simulating a Witcher 2 Save

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the witcher 3 imperial audience
This is a guide to the quest titled Imperial Audience from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Read on for information on objectives and possible rewards, simulating a witcher 2 save, as well as useful tips and strategies for completing the quest.

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The Incident at White Orchard Imperial Audience The Nilfgaardian Connection

Imperial Audience Rewards and Basic Information

Basic Information

Quest Number 5
Region Vizima
Quest Location Royal Palace in Vizima
Previous Quest The Incident at White Orchard
Next Quest The Nilfgaardian Connection

Rewards

Gold Reward None
Exp Reward None
Item Reward None

Imperial Audience Main Objectives

Objectives
1 If you chose to simulate a Witcher 2 save, Morvran Vorhis will come and ask you questions.
2 Loot any of the 3 clothes presented to you. Equip them from your inventory, then talk to the Chamberlain. Tell him you are satisfied with what you are wearing to continue.
3 When asked to bow, choose the option [Left leg forward, right hand on chest] to continue.
4 Follow the Chamberlain.
5 When you first meet the Emperor, choose either of the options. They will only affect dialogue.
6 Follow the Chamberlain.
7 Enter the door and follow the marker to Yennefer.
8 After talking with Yennefer, walk right back outside and talk to the Chamberlain to retrieve your things and end the quest.

Simulating a Witcher 2 Save

If the player chose to simulate a Witcher 2 save, Morvran Vorhis will appeat and ask Geralt questions about the events that happened in The Witcher 2. Your answers will have an impact on the game.

For more information on simulating a Witcher 2 save, check out the guide below:
Should You Simulate a Witcher 2 Save File? And Questions

Imperial Audience Bow or Not?

Choice Only Affects Dialogue

Choosing to bow to Emperor Emhyre or not does not affect anything but the dialogue after. Choosing to bow surprises Emhyr while not baring does not bother him.

Imperial Audience Tips and Strategies

Grab all 3 of the Outfits

the witcher 3 nilfgaard clothes
You only need one to progress, but you can use or sell the other 2 later on.

Loot Everything

the witcher 3 vizima chest
There are many loot containers contained here. Loot as much as you can, as there are many things you can sell or use. There is a chest to the east after your dialogue with Yennefer that even contain ores, runes, and diagrams.

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All Prologue Quests

No. Quest Title Location Sugg. Level
1 Kaer Morhen Kaer Morhen 1
2 Lilac and Gooseberries White Orchard 1
3 The Beast of White Orchard Nilfgaard Garrison 3
4 The Incident at White Orchard Tavern in White Orchard 2
5 Imperial Audience Royal Palace in Vizima 2

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