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Francollarts

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Francollarts is a peaceful village in southern Toussaint situated on the outskirts of the Caroberta Woods. While the first beast victim investigation occurs elsewhere (along the Sansretour near the Cockatrice Inn), Francollarts serves as an active hub for secondary quest postings, artisan craftsmen, and local Gwent challenges.

Region
Duchy of Toussaint
Levels
35–40+
Getting there
Following main roads south from Beauclair or southeast from the Sansretour Valley / Corvo Bianco
Connects to
Mère-Lachaiselongue Cemetery, Tesham Mutna Ruins, Termes Palace Ruins, Trastamara Hunting Cottage
Related quests
The Beast of Toussaint · Gwent: Never Fear, Skellige's Here · Contract: Big Game Hunter · Extreme Cosplay

Services and people

Merchants 1

  • Merchant · Operates general goods stallStall in the village square opposite the notice board near the village center

Quest NPCs 3

  • Count Beledal · Attends his painting exhibition during Big Game HunterCentral art gallery pavilion in the inn courtyard
  • Innkeeper · Plays Gwent for the Ermion card during Gwent: Never Fear, Skellige's HereThe Scarlet Cardinal Inn
  • Journeyman Armorer · Plays Gwent for the Clan Drummond Shield Maiden card during Gwent: Never Fear, Skellige's HereWorkshop forge in the southern part of the village

Services 3

  • Francollarts signpost · Fast travel pointUpon arrival at Francollarts
  • Innkeeper · Provides food, drink, and tavern servicesThe Scarlet Cardinal Inn
  • Journeyman Armorer · Armor crafting and repair serviceWorkshop forge in the southern part of the village

The short version

What matters

  • •Defeating the local innkeeper and journeyman armorer in Gwent to secure the Ermion and Clan Drummond Shield Maiden cards for *Gwent: Never Fear, Skellige's Here*.
  • •Looting the bookshelves inside the house north-northeast of the inn to collect all four lore books without spending coin.
  • •Attending Count Beledal's exhibition in the inn courtyard during *Big Game Hunter* to secure "The White Wolf" painting.

Common mistakes

  • •Skipping Count Beledal's post-quest invitation in *Big Game Hunter*, which permanently locks you out of acquiring the painting "The White Wolf".
  • •Purchasing the first and second editions of the Ducal Chronicle in Beauclair when you can simply pick them up for free from the house north-northeast of the inn.

Walkthrough May be incomplete

The area in the order you play it. Tick things off as you go: they tick off in the checklists below too.

  1. 1

    Arriving via the Signpost

    When you arrive at the peaceful village of Francollarts on the edge of the Caroberta Woods in southern Toussaint, discover the Francollarts signpost to establish your primary fast travel point. Head into the central village area to orient yourself among the residential houses, artisan craftsman workshops, and local businesses.

  2. 2

    Visiting the Village Square and Notice Board

    Make your way to the village center to check the local notice board for new postings and contracts. Just across from the board, you can speak with the local merchant standing at his market stall to buy or sell general goods.

  3. 3

    The Armorer's Workshop and Gwent Match

    Head south to the workshop forge in the central village courtyard to meet the journeyman armorer, who provides armor crafting and repair services. During the quest *Gwent: Never Fear, Skellige's Here*, challenge him to a game of Gwent; winning the match awards you a copy of the Clan Drummond Shield Maiden card.

  4. 4

    The Scarlet Cardinal Inn

    Walk over to The Scarlet Cardinal Inn situated in the center of the settlement, taking note of the tavern signboard hanging directly over the entrance doorway. Step inside to access food and drink from the village innkeeper, then play him in Gwent during *Gwent: Never Fear, Skellige's Here* to win the Ermion card.

  5. 5

    Looting the Residence North-Northeast

    Leave the tavern and enter the residential house situated north-northeast of The Scarlet Cardinal Inn. Search the bookshelf containers inside this home to obtain copies of *The Ducal Chronicle, 1st Edition*, *The Ducal Chronicle, 2nd Amended Edition*, *Master Faramond's Thoughts on Elven Architecture*, and *Hellhounds – Harbingers of the End*.

  6. 6

    Attending the Art Exhibition

    In the courtyard of The Scarlet Cardinal Inn at the central art gallery pavilion, attend Count Beledal's painting exhibition during the quest *Big Game Hunter*. Meet with Count Beledal to conclude the event and claim his artwork.

    Watch out: The painting "The White Wolf" is permanently lost if you fail to accept Count Beledal's invitation and skip visiting his art exhibition in Francollarts during the epilogue of "Big Game Hunter".

Checklists

Items

0/5

Enemies
Panther
Weak to Beast Oil

roams the ravine approach directly west of the village near ancient ruins

Shops and people
  • Armorer: sells armor pieces, glyphs, and crafting materials, offers journeyman armor repair/crafting, and wagers the Clan Drummond Shield Maiden card in Gwent
  • Innkeep (The Scarlet Cardinal Inn): sells drinks, food, and Gwent cards, and offers a Gwent duel for the Ermion hero card

Tips
  • When challenging the local armorer to Gwent for his Skellige deck card, prepare decoys and medic units to counter his spy-heavy Northern Realms strategy.

Not listed for this area: secrets.

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