Echoes of the Past is a main quest in Skellige. It takes place after “The King is Dead—Long Live the King.”

Echoes of the Past Walkthrough

Yennefer has gone off to the forest to investigate the magical explosion Ciri may have caused, and she wants to Geralt to meet her there. So either hop on Roach or fast travel as close as you can to the marker on your map. When you arrive at the camp where Yennefer is, you will hear her arguing with the druid Ermion. Butt into the conversation and talk to Ermion about the Mask of Uroboros that Yennefer stole. While Ermion spells out the dangers of the mask, Yen will slip away into the forest and use it. Dart off to find her.

Follow the marker on your map to find Yennefer in the fog. Fight off a couple Foglets with her. When the beasts are gone, Yennefer explains that the mask will allow you to see glimpses into the past with magic. The mask will automatically be equipped to a quick select button. Follow Yennefer through the forest to four locations where Ciri’s magic left a strong imprint. You need to fight a foglet or two along the way.

After the fourth vision into the past, Ermion catches up. Calm him down and investigate the blast zone from the final vision using your Wicher Senses. Beneath a tree you will encounter the body of one of Ciri’s pursuers. Yennefer will move the tree and you can tell it was a member of the Wild Hunt. A nearby village was attacked by the Wild Hunt not too long ago. Agree to go there with Yennefer and the quest will conclude.