Can you save Anna and the Baron?

Can You Save Anna and the Baron?

The story of Anna and the Baron is a crucial part of the Blood and Wine DLC in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The two characters, Baron and Anna, are involved in a tragic and heartbreaking story that leaves many fans wondering: Can you save Anna and the Baron? In this article, we will explore the various ways to resolve their fate, and highlight the important points to ensure their survival.

What Happens if You Free the Whispering Hillock?

The Correct Choice
According to the article, lifting the curse from Anna involves choosing the correct doll, which has a violet hollyhock bloom, as this is Anna’s favorite flower. This results in Anna being restored to her true form.

The Incorrect Choice
Choosing the incorrect doll results in Anna being turned back into a hag, causing the Baron to hang himself in grief.

Other Options
Additionally, players can opt to free the Whispering Hillock spirit, which allows Geralt to make a difficult moral choice: killing the Higher Vampire, Dettlaff. However, doing so comes at a heavy cost, as the entire village of Downwarren is subsequently destroyed by Dettlaff’s forces.

Saving the Orphans from the Crones

Players also have the option to save the current orphans from the Crones by freeing the Ghost in the Tree. This choice appears easy, but unfortunately, it results in the ghost, who is actually insane, killing the entire village of Downwarren in revenge.

Lifting the Curse on Anna

As mentioned earlier, lifting the curse from Anna involves choosing the correct doll. To do so:

• Retrieve the magic ribbon from a fairy-tale world.
• Use it to remove the curse on Anna.
• Save both Syanna and Anna Henrietta by killing the Higher Vampire, Dettlaff.

Key Decisions to Make

Players must make key decisions regarding Anna’s fate. Key points to consider are:

• Choose the correct doll to restore Anna to her true form.
• Save the orphans, even if it means losing an entire village.
• Determine whether or not to free the Ghost in the Tree.

The Various Outcomes

Based on player choices, there are four possible outcomes for Anna’s fate:

1. Anna lives, but is turned back into a hag. Choosing the incorrect doll results in this outcome.
2. Anna dies, but is restored to her true form. Killing the Higher Vampire, Dettlaff, and the village of Downwarren saves Anna.
3. Anna is rescued from the Crones, but loses her friends and home. Choosing to free the Ghost in the Tree saves Anna but leads to destruction of Downwarren.
4. Anna’s fate remains unknown. If the player doesn’t make the right choice or doesn’t explore all possibilities, Anna’s fate may remain unresolved.

In conclusion, the fate of Anna and the Baron hangs in the balance. The decisions players make throughout the DLC will have significant consequences for both characters. By considering the key choices and weighing the pros and cons, players can try to ensure their survival.

Additional Information

Can Anna’s Fate Be Changed? Yes, players can still change Anna’s fate after making an initial decision.

Consequences of Chosen Paths Every path chosen by the player leads to unintended consequences.

Moral Dilemmas Geralt’s difficult moral choices create dilemmas that will impact Anna and the Baron’s lives.