Find Volk’s hut and return after his rest days
Start the Buried Past lead by speaking to the merchant near Maragir’s well about Pieter. The trail leads to a ruined hut across the river east of Svartrau, in St. Tyna’s Grove. Investigate with Focus and enter the shed near the barn to meet Volk.
After the initial fistfight and conversation, Volk asks you to return the next day with slivovitz and offers to teach you fighting skills. Several later visits also require a full day to pass. Work on other objectives between visits; each wait is separate from the time spent on the chores.
His optional requests include chopping wood, dealing with wolves, making feverfew ointment, finding his knife and boarding a window. The knife is stuck in the roof: return at night and use Shadowstep to reach it. Sparring with Volk later in the quest awards Artery Strike Manual.
Helping Volk affects the final visit. On the helpful route, investigate the soldiers at his hut, collect Volk’s Sword from the body inside and read his note. The alternative route can leave Coen facing an ambush. Keep the optional chores in mind while following the story of Pieter’s past.
Possible shop stock
These items can appear in Volk’s shop. Story progress and the shop’s selection can affect availability and quantities.
Bewitching Influence at rank 3 opens an additional special-offer selection for this merchant. The exact offers depend on the shop’s current selection.
Possible loot
Loot depends on the encounter, enemy level and random selection.
Carried equipment
Equipment carried by Volk is listed separately from possible loot.
Letters, notes and items that mention Volk
These entries name Volk in their title, description or readable text.