Talk:The Beast of White Orchard/@comment-26489254-20150612205629

DO NOT COMPLETE THIS QUEST UNTIL YOU'VE READ BELOW

I wanted to focus on leveling so I could prepare for the (Griffin) boss. While adventuring I cautiously dove into the water (for a nearby glowing plant) expecting a Drowner to be hot on my level 2 heels but surprisingly, nothing! I swam around awaiting a torturous death and still nothing. My boyfriend was surrounded by 4 Drowners when he attempted to collect the Spoils of War chest so I was willing to test my fate and see if that chest was worthy. I traveled to Nilfgaardian Garrison and swam towards the floating boat, using my witcher sense I dove straight down to the sunken chest. I quickly looted the sword and pants then looked around no fish, no monsters- just a chest and 3 wolfsbane. I lurked in the waters awaiting death and nothing. I decided to do underwater exploring and found [|2 chests] as I was swimming towards Woesung Bridge. They both sit below The Mill signpost & above Woesong signpost. You will also find many wolfsbane!

Once you complete this quest and are rewarded with the bow, the Drowners will appear in the water. Its my assumption that since Drowners in the water can only be killed with a bow and since you dont have that is why they arent present. Loot those chests and wolfsbane aggro-free while you can.