The Hermit Quest Walkthrough

Starting The Hermit Side Quest: Complete 'The Blacksmith's Son' and 'The Jaunt'. Return to the Blacksmith in Tachov to receive this quest.

Find Out More About the Hermit: Head to Troskowitz's Inn and speak with Betty to gather initial rumors about Ambrose the Hermit. You can speak with other villagers, but Betty provides key information and directs you to Gerda.

Talk to Witness Gerda: Visit the Scribe in Troskowitz to learn more about the hermit, who will then direct you to Gerda. Gerda is usually found outside the Alchemy shop west of Troskowitz. She is initially fearful but can be persuaded (Speech check or bribe) to reveal details about an event at a nearby cross. Promise to inform her of your findings.

Investigate the Cross: Travel west of Troskowitz to the cross Gerda mentioned. Examine the cross, then use a Spade (obtainable from the Herbwoman or General Store) to dig at the base. You will find a bag containing books, an old letter, a Crusaders of the Red Star waffenrock, a Crusader Cloak, and Groschens. Read the letter and books.

Talk to the Witness Stanislav: On your way to Apollonia, find Stanislav the Shepherd in the fields south of the Apollonia fast travel spot. Use dialogue skills or bribe him to gain information about the apparition. The Scholarship option, “I know how to deal with evil spirits,” is an easy check.

Explore Apollonia: Locate the house on the east side of Apollonia (marked on the map). Leap over the fence to find a black horse. Afterwards, head northwest from Apollonia to find the hermit's hut hidden among rocks near a cliff edge.

Confront the Hermit: Approach the hermit's hut. If you've completed the optional objectives, tell the Hermit, “I learnt some strange things about you…” to discuss your findings (horse, hiding place, knightly order). Press him by saying, “Out with it! (Press)” to get the full story about the knightly order Konrad belonged to.

Bring the Message of Forgiveness to the Widow: After speaking with the hermit, you will receive a message for the widow. Travel to her location and deliver the message.

Kill or Save the Hermit: Based on the information you've gathered and your conversation with the hermit, you will have a choice: kill him or let him live.

Find the Hermit’s Grave: If you chose to kill the hermit, you will need to find his grave. The location will be marked on your map.