The wizard was in the kitchen? I've read you can't confront him without the Amulet though, so that's essential, and also the pamphlet. Can't complete blood on ice I'm on part where you follow up clues for the quest wth Jorleif but he doesn't give me the convo Showing 1 - 15 of 21 comments If all else fails you may just end up stuck. i'm on heavily modded Xbox One so maybe the problem lies with one of the mods.
I think there should be 2 journals, one in the blood covered chest and one in the hidden room.