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Spies, encoded messages, and dead drops are a classic combination that can make an unsuspecting person fall into the world of espionage with a bit of luck. In The Witcher 3 quest, Hidden Messages of the Nilfgaardian Kind, Geralt can get on the trail of discreet communications from Nilfgaardian spies inside Novigrad meant for their masters elsewhere.

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It's a short quest that rewards you with a small sum of money and a piece of armor for managing to follow the trail of messages. You may want this guide to help start the quest and locate the concealed messages scattered around the city.

How To Start Hidden Messages Of The Nilfgaardian Kind

To start your brief foray into the world of espionage, go to Triss' home in Novigrad,northwest of the Hierarch Square Fast Travel point. You'll want to head west, to a road going through a pair of arches.

You have to finish the Novigrad half of Never Trust Children, which takes place in the same area. If you've accidentally missed the encounter, this quest will not be playable.

Once there, look out for a pair of men suspiciously walking away from a wall. Head to the wall and use Geralt's Witcher Senses to find an examinable brick. A letter hidden inside will start the quest.

Following The Messages

The quest marker will lead you east to Crippled Kate's, where you can find another suspicious brick in a wall. Once again, use Geralt's Witcher Senses to identify and interact with the brick to get a note.

This will lead you to the last location, in Novigrad's wealthier Gildorf district to the north. Geralt's Witcher Senses will highlight a grate in yellow. Open it and head into the sewers.

After navigating through the tunnels, you'll find the chest in a corner. Before you can empty its contents, you'll be ambushed by a trio of drowners. Kill your assailants to claim your reward.

You'll find 50 crowns as well as a random piece of armor in this crate, ending the quest.

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