Questions and Answers

Begin in a room in Pirkstein given by Sir Hanush. Repair equipment, bathe, and launder clothes if needed.

Go to the hall in the Upper Castle of Rattay.

A cutscene will play where Captain Bernard reports an attack on Merhojed and the capture of one attacker.

Your task is to go to Merhojed and question the captive. Optionally, find Matthias, Henry’s friend from Skalitz, who works in the stables.

Upon arriving in Merhojed, go to the stables and find Matthias wounded on the floor.

Question Matthias to learn about the bandit attack and a plague affecting the village.

Find Melichar, the local Bailiff, wandering the streets, and ask about seeing the captive bandit.

Melichar will reveal that the captive bandit also has the plague. You must ask for help at the monastery.

Before going to the monastery, investigate the extent of the plague in Merhojed by visiting houses with white crosses on their doors.

Start your investigation at the house west of the stables, where Bedrishka lives. Help her bury her husband, Anthony, to learn about his symptoms.

Dig a grave in Bedrishka’s back garden, then carry Anthony to it and speak with Bedrishka about his symptoms.

Visit the house southeast of Bedrishka’s, by the Grocer, to find Daniel. Convince him you are his brother to confirm his delirious state.

Visit the house directly south of the stables, where Old Straw lives. Convince him you want to help his wife and inspect her in the room opposite.

Visit the last affected house on the eastern edge of the village, where Vincent lives. He and his wife have symptoms similar to Melichar’s and Old Straw’s wives.

If you can read and write, you can pick up the side quest ‘Last Will and Testament’ from Vincent, which leads to Sasau.

After investigating all affected houses, go to Sasau Monastery to enlist help.

Find and speak with Johanka at the monastery.

Johanka will refer you to Brother Nicodemus for advice on treating the plague.

Speak with Brother Nicodemus and answer his questions: “About half the houses” regarding the plague's spread, and “All the animals died” regarding its effect on animals.

Join Brother Nicodemus in searching books for the diagnosis and cure. Read the book on the pedestal by the entrance.

Tell Brother Nicodemus that the diagnosis is poisoning from water.

If your alchemy skill is high enough, you can prepare the cure yourself using Nicodemus's equipment and stores. The recipe requires 2 Thistle, 1 Charcoal, and 1 Valerian. Follow the instructions in the book carefully.

Once the remedy is brewed, take it to Merhojed immediately.

Speak to Brother Nicodemus, who will be in Old Straw’s house.

Nicodemus will give you a share of the remedy to cure the sick. Ensure you visit each affected house before speaking to Melichar.

After giving the remedy to the villagers, speak with Melichar and ask for permission to see the captive bandit.

Go to the shed, open it, and inspect the bandit. Use the time dial to wait for the remedy to work.

After questioning the bandit, you will need to deal with an angry Old Straw. Use your persuasion skills to diffuse the situation and decide the bandit's fate.