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Love had indeed bloomed on the battlefields west of Oxenfurt in The Witcher 3, or at least a loving couple had passed on the battlefield. In the treasure hunt, Dowry, Geralt can find a deceased woman who had eloped with her lover before tragically perishing in the swamp.

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While her tale would no doubt be one worth telling, all that is left of her journey is the treasure that she had stolen from her father before marrying her love. Given that neither newlywed remains sufficiently alive to spend it, you can take it for yourself to use for your own ends.

Where To Start Treasure Hunt: Dowry

You can find the body north of White Eagle Fort where the quest The Volunteer takes place. You will need to ride through a monster-and-bandit-filled swamp in order to reach the swamp's northern shore where the woman's remains rest.

Be mindful of Roach's fear. The many enemies between you and the body may be enough to spook Roach, bucking Geralt off in the process. Using blinders or drinking Nekker Warrior Decoction will help as well.

Once you find the body in the reeds, using Geralt's Witcher Senses if necessary, take the letter and key to start the next stage of the quest.

Fending Off A Basilisk

The chest is west of the body, near a half-destroyed boat. Don't count your chickens before they've hatched, though. A basilisk will swoop in, stopping you from opening the chest.

This basilisk will be over level 30 and will give lower-leveled players a run for their money. If you see a skull by the monster's name, consider returning after growing in power. That indicates that the monster far outclasses you.

If it is any consolation, the basilisk is no different from its kind, using its flight and poison as its weapons of choice. You can mitigate the latter by imbibing Golden Oriole, which will render Geralt immune to poison for the duration of the potion.

Once it is slain, you can open the chest, enriching yourself and bringing the quest to a close.

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