How to Enter Brencis's Castle Early
Quick answer: after the prologue you can reach Greifberg Castle long before the vassal route ends — over the wall at night with PlaneShift + Shadowstep, or through the side gate. It is high-risk story content: go from a spare save.
Route 1: over the wall (night)
- When: at night, after the prologue.
- Tools: combine PlaneShift with Shadowstep to cross the wall.
- Why night: the traversal powers involved are the vampire-side abilities.
Route 2: through the side gate
- Father Florin: his quest In the Name of the Father can grant access.
- Georghe the Rabid Duke: defeat him to obtain the Side Gate Key.
Should you do it?
- It is high-risk: early castle access drops you into story content designed for later — combat and events do not scale down for you.
- Use a separate save: launch-build guides recommend attempting it from a manual save so a bad result does not cost you the run.
- It is a story shortcut, not a loot run: walkthroughs focus on the routes in, not expected items; specific interior contents are not among the verified facts.
What is inside
Treat the interior as an extension of the Brencis storyline: the castle is where his presence is felt, and the early visit is an alternative entry into that thread. Exact encounters, puzzles and rewards differ by story state and remain Needs verification.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
How do I get the Side Gate Key?
Defeat Georghe the Rabid Duke — launch-build guides list the key as his drop.
Can I enter the castle without Father Florin?
Yes — the night wall route (PlaneShift + Shadowstep) does not need the side gate quest.
When can I try the early entry?
After the prologue; the wall route specifically goes at night. The castle route is available before you finish the three vassals.
Does entering early change the ending?
The long-term story impact is not fully mapped (Needs verification). Keep a manual save so you can back out.