Black Pearl

Side quest suggested level 13

From the journal

When men sense death's approach, they try to finish all manner of unresolved business. Some write wills, others pay off debts and still others make up with estranged relatives.

Nidas, a battle-hardened veteran from Novigrad, wanted to tie off a rather atypical loose end: acquiring the black pearl he had once promised his beloved wife. As he had reached an advanced age, he would not be able to journey to the black pearl beds of Skellige by himself - so he hired the witcher to assist him.

Geralt extracted a black pearl from a Skellige oyster with the skill of an experienced pearl diver, thus helping Nidas fulfill his promise. Sadly, it turned out his wife was unable to appreciate this lovely gesture - old age had deprived her of a sound mind and muddled her memories. Even the fulfillment of a promise that had forged the foundation of their relationship failed to put a smile on her lips.

Values from the game files of The Witcher 3 Remastered (version 5.0.0.1041720), as of 2026-09-30. Not every value has been checked in game.

Objectives

  1. Meet Nidas near the collapsed bridge to the north of Arinbjorn.
  2. Follow Nidas to the pearl bed.
  3. Find a black pearl using your Witcher Senses.
  4. Kill the drowners.
  5. Return to Nidas.
  6. Meet Nidas in the Golden Sturgeon to collect your reward.
  7. Find Nidas in the Golden Sturgeon.