Early in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, players encounter rival factions in Tachov and Zhelejov, leading to the "Mice or Frogs" questline. This guide clarifies whether assisting both Prochek (Tachov) and Olbram (Zhelejov) is possible, and which choice is strategically advantageous.
Can You Help Both Prochek and Olbram?
While Tachov and Zhelejov are locked in conflict, cleverly navigating the quests allows completion of most tasks for both Prochek and Olbram. This approach unlocks extensive backstory for both settlements. While a mutually beneficial outcome is impossible, exploring both questlines offers a richer gaming experience.
Prochek vs. Olbram: Which to Choose?
Ultimately, choosing between Prochek and Olbram offers little strategic advantage. Both aim to sabotage the other; the selection boils down to personal preference.
Olbram's task involves a nighttime maypole theft from Zhelejov, requiring stealth and potentially charm skills to distract the guard. Prochek's mission involves painting Olbram's bull blue, demanding dye from the tailor and a lullaby potion recipe from Radovan (requiring either apprenticeship or high Speech).
Prochek's quest presents a slightly higher difficulty, particularly early in the game. Limited groschen or low Speech may hinder dialogue success, potentially making Olbram's quest easier initially.
Both questlines are detailed below.
Prochek's "Mice" Quest: A Step-by-Step Guide
Initiate the quest by speaking with Prochek in Tachov (or the innkeeper if Prochek is unavailable).
- Obtaining Dye and Lullaby Potion: Purchase dye from Bartoshek, the tailor in Troskowitz. Acquire the lullaby potion recipe from Radovan (either through apprenticeship or charm). Gather the necessary ingredients (oil, poppy, thistle) from the apothecary garden in Troskowitz, brew the potion, and administer it to the bull in Zhelejov. Paint the bull once it's asleep.
- Completion: Report back to Prochek.
Olbram's "Frogs" Quest: A Step-by-Step Guide
Find Olbram near the meadow in Zhelejov and accept his maypole theft request.
- Stealing the Maypole: Proceed to Tachov at night. Interact with the guard, Henrik. Employ charm (high Speech) to create a diversion, or subdue him. Once the coast is clear, obtain and return the maypole to Olbram.
- Additional Task: Olbram will request additional assistance, involving chasing sheep and delivering a digestive potion to Alshik.
Conclusion
This guide covers the "Mice" and "Frogs" quests, offering insights into choosing between Prochek and Olbram. Remember to consult other resources for further Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 tips and strategies.
