Coen, Chapter 11

The Blood of Dawnwalker guide · Venturing inside a lavish manor, Coen battles Xanthe and decides her daughter's fate

Coen travels to Howling Keep after raising Boyar Xanthe's anger, navigating the darkened estate using lanterns to breach the locked chambers. Inside, he encounters Xanthe's deteriorating daughter Chariklea and confronts the ancient vampire in combat. Following the confrontation, the player determines whether to slay or spare Xanthe, which directly settles Chariklea's ultimate fate.

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Vhakhir Treads: Found in a chest inside Chariklea's room in Howling KeepLegendary Corrupted Pendant: Acquired after slaying XantheThe entire estate encounter and its unique choices can be bypassed if you hunt down and slay Xanthe early inside the Svartrau City Cathedral at night instead of tracking her through the court progression.The Blood Surge vampirism power is permanently missed if you decide to spare Xanthe rather than slaying her and consuming her blood.

Enemies

Xanthe

Steal / drop notable drop: Legendary Corrupted Pendant

Ancient Vrakhiri boyar who uses supernatural strikes and dark Anachora powers

Tips

If you plan to kill Xanthe, be prepared for a harsher assault on Griefberg Castle later in the story, as sparing her removes Blood Guard opposition and prevents her vengeful trap sequence.

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