As the narrative of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Oratores progresses, tensions escalate and strategic groundwork laid in The Lion’s Den begins to show results. Henry and his collaborators devise a shrewd plan to undermine Sigismund financially. The journey to this pivotal moment may appear straightforward; however, players will find that you cannot resort to torture on von Bergow, regardless of how justified such actions might seem. The quest culminates in a notably challenging segment that involves apprehending a certain cardinal — not the feathered variety.
This comprehensive guide for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Oratores covers each phase of the quest, including locating the royal treasury key and successfully dealing with the cardinal’s escape.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Oratores Walkthrough
Commencing the Oratores: Journey to Suchdol and Escort Rosa
The quest begins in a linear fashion, although it may seem at first that multiple paths exist. Navigate to Suchdol as instructed and have a conversation with Zizka. You can either rest until the next day or pass the time exploring alternative quests. When the meeting takes place, it includes a critical timed dialogue option.
It’d be quicker if we just beat it out of him
- We can’t torture noble hostages
- An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
- (Intimidation) A beating isn’t enough!
Opting for the intimidation route is classified as “hard, ”requiring a stat level above 25. Even though von Bergow might deserve punishment, it’s essential to secure his cooperation. Therefore, select “We can’t torture noble hostages.”
Lay a hand on me, and you will not hear a single word!
- We’d better behave decently
- He evidently doesn’t know his place
It’s advisable to choose the decent approach here.
I couldn’t believe the Margrave had finally made a move. I thought he would never march into battle.
- Wouldn’t you rather cooperate?
- You’re not afraid, are you?
- Jobst will sort you out!
The last two options lead nowhere, so go with “Wouldn’t you rather cooperate?”A plan emerges to seize Sigismund’s silver, crippling his ability to pay his army. Although your suggestion of Christian or Vavak may seem significant, von Bergow introduces a more favorable choice — the Papal legate.
With a plan in place, your next objective is to escort Rosa through a network of secretive tunnels to Ruthard Palace. This portion of the journey is generally uneventful until you encounter a flooded section. Demonstrating good character, offer to carry Rosa over the water. While she might initially protest Henry’s peasant demeanor, she will eventually express gratitude.
Eliminating Threats in Ruthard Palace
After arriving at the next chamber, Rosa alerts you to nearby sounds. Before proceeding, ensure you’re equipped with optimal weapons and armor for the upcoming encounter with a group of beggars in the courtyard. Although they don’t pack much power individually, their numbers might overwhelm. Attempts to engage diplomatically appear fruitless; therefore, prepare for combat.
As Rosa fetches her crossbow from her tower room, she can assist by providing timely support during the skirmish. Acknowledge her efforts after you triumphed over the assailants, and continue to her room only to discover another band of attackers waiting. Defeat this final foe before conversing with Rosa.
During your discussion, she will ask: Would you still try to rescue my father? Even if it meant jeopardizing the silver theft?
- Select “Allies are our most valuable asset”to enhance your reputation with Rosa.
If your reputation with Rosa is sufficiently high, you may choose to kiss her or remain silent, each yielding different outcomes. Kissing her ignites an intimate scene, while opting for silence sends you both to bed separately.
Engaging Vavak and Acquiring the Royal Treasury Key
Meet with Zizka the following day and head towards the southwest, where Vavak resides in Kuttenburg. If you previously established a friendly rapport with Christian of Pisek during Via Argentum, the guards may allow you entry. Otherwise, you’ll need to sneak in, potentially leading to lethal encounters with guards or even Christian himself. If you have maintained secrecy regarding his past activities, he may voluntarily provide you with the required note. Alternatively, if Christian remains alive and amicable, your conversational choices won’t affect his willingness to assist.
Location of the Royal Treasury Key
Exit Vavak’s house through the rear and turn to your right. Near the wash basin, you’ll find an outhouse. Dig inside to unearth the royal treasury key, then make sure to clean yourself up at the basin.
Exploring the Underground Passage
Proceed with Samuel or Brabant into the next segment of tunnels, taking the left path. There’s little of interest until you encounter a group of beggars. Unlike your experience at Ruthard Palace, you can actually negotiate with these individuals. Assure them you won’t interfere, and they will reciprocate by keeping your secrets safe.
When Samuel prompts you to investigate a dead-end wall, do so, then return to Zizka. Before embarking on the next phase, don’t forget to remove the saddle from your horse to boost your speed. Ideally, by now, you should have unlocked the Head Start perk, which requires horsemanship level eight. If you haven’t reached that level yet, do so by riding your horse across the world.
Preventing the Cardinal’s Escape
When the cardinal attempts to flee, you are tasked with pursuing him on horseback – hence the necessity of speed and the Head Start perk. While it’s possible to navigate through the trees off the main path, the cardinal will ultimately return to the road. Stick to the main route for a successful interception. Fortunately, the game auto-saves before this chase sequence begins, allowing you to restart easily if you fail, eliminating the need for Savior Schapps.
However, this situation is grave for the cardinal. Following this encounter, it appears that there are no alternative outcomes regardless of whether Adder met his demise during The Devil’s Pack.
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