The quest In Wolf's Clothing in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt stands out as one of the most intricate side missions in Hindarsfjall. Players are tasked with confronting Morkvarg, a former pirate cursed to suffer eternal hunger as a monstrous werewolf in Freya's Garden. Completing this quest requires careful investigation, environmental navigation, and deciding whether to release the beast from his tormented existence or end his life permanently.
Tracking Morkvarg in Freya's Garden
Your journey begins by reaching the sacred grounds of Freya's Garden in Larvik. The area is heavily ruined, forcing Geralt to rely on his Witcher Senses to track claw marks, bloodstains, and abandoned footprints across the overgrown paths. Navigating the garden requires operating a series of water sluice gates to flood or drain specific channels, allowing access to hidden caves beneath the sanctuary.
Inside these lower flooded caverns, players will locate Morkvarg's lair along with vital clues regarding his past actions. Dedicated players who routinely read daily gaming news often highlight this quest for its complex narrative branching and clever puzzle design. Finding Morkvarg's journal inside the cave reveals crucial context about his crew and the origins of the curse.
Uncovering the Truth Behind the Curse
To break the curse, Geralt must discover how Morkvarg was originally afflicted by the dark magic. Speaking with Tordar, a survivor living near the harbor, provides deep insight into the pirate's violent history. Tordar initially conceals his role, but pressing him with evidence forces him to reveal the cursed cursed tooth charm known as the Cursed Fang.
Acquiring this artifact is key if you intend to lift the affliction rather than simply killing the beast repeatedly. If you confront Tordar aggressively, you can defeat him in combat to claim the fang from his body. Alternatively, persuading him through dialogue yields the charm peacefully, giving Geralt the required item for the ritual.
Lifting the Curse or Defeating the Beast
Return to Freya's Garden to confront Morkvarg once more in his lair or near the main courtyard. During the fight, reduce his health until he collapses into a dialogue state. Instead of feeding him his own flesh—which simply kills him temporarily—select the option to present him with Tordar's Cursed Fang.
Giving Morkvarg the charm instantly breaks the lycanthropy, transforming him back into his human form. At this point, Morkvarg will promise Geralt a reward located in Novigrad. Players can choose to let him walk free to claim the reward or strike him down on the spot to deliver justice for his past crimes.
Claiming Quest Rewards and Final Thoughts
If you spare human Morkvarg, visit the pawnshop in Novigrad to collect your promised bounty, which includes a unique sword. You should also return to Josta in Larvik to collect the official contract reward for resolving the garden's haunting. Successfully navigating both choices ensures you receive maximum experience points and gold for your efforts.
In Wolf's Clothing perfectly demonstrates the moral ambiguity present throughout The Witcher 3's storytelling. Whether you favor strict witcher neutrality or moral retribution, lifting the curse provides the most complete resolution to the story. Pay close attention to dialogue choices and inventory items to complete the quest without missing critical outcomes.
