The young woman had clearly captured the lord of Dun Tynne's affections, or perhaps merely aroused his passions.
He had been persuaded to do so by none other than Syanna, Duchess Anny Henrietta's sister. The old knight had erred many times in his life, yet never as gravely as he had when opening his castle to a group of bandits, a vandaguild.
Within Dun Tynne's walls, the witcher came upon Roderick. The briefing before the assault would be held at the mill where Dettlaff had recently dispatched Count de la Croix in cold blood. Journal entry Ducal guardsmen commanded by Captain Damien de la Tour were to aid Geralt in storming Dun Tynne – this was the duchess' wish and command. Capture the Castle is a main quest in the Blood and Wine expansion.