Ach, I had the same problem once. See, the thing is, while doing the quest with lizards and their gem, there is one moment when you need to seek help for mond-control. Nameless one have powers that you cannot overcome so witch is the only one who can help you to battle it. You need to ask both of them for help, the young one will teach you meditations and the old one asks you a favour for her help in creating amulet against mind-control (nameless one will disapprove of that). You have to agree to her ask for favour, as far as I know it doesn't cost anything in the end. But then eventually, you can disagree and try your chances without her. But as far as I understand you need to agree to listen both witches and then decide IF you want to have them help you. And THEN, AFTER that the quest should progress. I know, complicated and it shouldn't be, but it is.
The crow should be present after going to sleep in your hut in the woods. I don't remember, but it should be "sleep until the morning" which is present before midnight. If nothing happenes, the requirements are apparently not met. I hope I helped, if not, try to specify more if possible.