Unlocking the Secrets of the Lion's Crest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
This guide details how to initiate and complete the bonus quest, "The Lion's Crest," available to those who pre-ordered Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. This quest rewards players with valuable items.
Starting the Lion's Crest Quest:
Once you've finished the tutorial and gained access to the open world, locate the scribe Gaibl in Troskowitz. He will present you with a riddle and the smithing recipe for Brunswick's polearm. You'll need to gather the necessary materials yourself to craft the weapon at a blacksmith's forge.
Deciphering the Riddle:
The riddle reads:
"Take your leave of crone and maiden, standing tall behind the gates, boldly go towards true midnight, in caverns cold your prize awaits. Pass through the hall of forest kings, hidden deep from hunters’ gaze, standing tall two guards of stone, behind who yearned for treasure lays. Between then stands a mighty rock, a subtle niche yet deeper still, a place to give one’s heart to God, behold my armour gleaming still."
This leads you to Trosky Castle. Exit through the northern gates and head north, entering a forest.
Follow the path, watching for rocky formations with crevices on your left. You'll discover a cave containing a chapel. Examine the cross near the rock to find the first piece of Brunswick's armor and two treasure maps.
Locating the Armor Pieces (Using the Maps):
- Map 1: Continue west on the road from the chapel to a crossroads. Head north into the woods to find a wolf den. The armor is in a bag near the trees above the den.
- Map 2: Travel to the outpost at Vidlak Pond. Behind the fisherman's house, find a large rock formation along the cliffs. A chest containing armor is near a cross on the rocks.
- Map 3: Fast travel to Zhelejov. Leave the settlement, cross two bridges towards Tachov. After the second bridge, take a small path towards the river and forest. Find a hill; the armor is in a bag near a large tree at the top.
- Map 4: Travel to the hill between the Nomads’ Camp and Bozhena’s Hut. Look for rocks with a cross; the final armor piece is nearby.
Congratulations! You have completed "The Lion's Crest." For more Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 guides and information, including romance options and optimal perk selections, consult The Escapist.
