Vladimir is a friend of Coen and Pieter from Laslea and a member of the Manumits. In the prologue he plans to strike back at Brencis, and the rebel storyline picks up from his hut.
PrologueThe prologue is the opening part of the story. It is set in Laslea, before the open world unlocks. Every side quest here is missable, so do them before the Blood Mass.
The FirebrandThe Firebrand opens Crake's questline. Coen follows Vladimir's trail to a mill and a military post in Briar Sloughs, and it has a hard four-day deadline you need to watch.Vladimir is an old friend of the family and one of the Laslea villagers tied to the Manumit rebels.
Coen finds Pieter talking quietly with Vladimir in the prologue. Vladimir then reveals he means to strike at the Knyaz, and you choose how Coen reacts.
Vladimir's survival depends on your choices.
Mert
Mert is a man held prisoner at Stoneward Post for working with the Manumits. Reach him in time during The Firebrand or he is executed, and freeing him opens the rebel storyline.
Rena
Rena is the woman at the mill who points Coen toward Stoneward Post in The Firebrand. Play along and she quietly tells you Mert is held there for working with the Manumits.
Image: Rebel Wolves / Bandai NamcoAnca
Anca is a former nun and herbalist living near Laslea. She taught Coen to read Latin, and after Laslea falls she teaches him blood magic, starting with the hex Compel Soul.
Image: Rebel Wolves / Bandai NamcoBrencis
Brencis is the vampire Knyaz who seized Vale Sangora two years before the story, and the main villain. He is the one who tries and fails to turn Coen, and you have 30 days to beat him to your family.