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After Lord Otto von Bergow’s return saved Sir Hans from the gallows during theFor Whom the Bell Tolls quest, he now has adiplomatic missionfor the Lord of Pirkstein and his squire Henry. As part of the main quest line, the two of them are toset off to Nebakov Fortressand treat with the local knight who holds it.
Completing the mission is far from difficult andcan be done fairly quickly, but Henry haslots of optionsfor what to do during the Back in the Saddle quest inKingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
How To Complete Back In The Saddle In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
As they start ‘Back in the Saddle’, players will first need to talk to andfollow Chamberlain Ulrich. He will lead Henry to abed where Henry is free to sleep and save. Henry’s chest is also there, so make sure topick up your gear.
Players should thentalk to Hired Hand Kabataboutgetting a horse. They can either take Pebbles back or opt forHerring with better stats. Henry can also receive some riding advice from Kabat.
Remember toequip your chosen horsewith its tack such as asaddleand bridle.
This can be a good time to resume exploration and complete side quests, as Henry has his stuff back and there’s no timed rush.
Ride To Nebakov With Sir Hans
When players are ready, they cantalk to Hansand set offto Nebakov. While talking, one of the dialogue options is marked with a heart, which is thefirst of many stepsin apossible romancebetween the two protagonists. For now, this option simply sees Henry and Hans have a quick heart-to-heart,reaffirming their friendshipafter recent troubles.
Once mounted and on the road, Hans will ask Henry a few questions, and players have afew replies to choosefrom withno real consequences. Hans will also offer to race Henry a short distance, but don’t worry about winning,Hans is expected to win.
When Hans asks his next lot of questions, players have theoption to fast-travel to Nebakov, but it isn’t too far, and riding manually willlevel up Henry’s Horsemanship skill.
Arriving At Nebakov & Talking To Michael
When Henry and Hans arrive at Nebakov, Hans and Sir Jaromir will go off to talk, leaving Adjutant Michael to show Henry around.Sit down and eat with Michael, and among other things, there is an option toask about how his lord has so many horses. Remember his answer for future interactions.
Michael will also offer to fight Henry in a friendly duel. This is a fairly tough encounter for those who haven’t leveled up their combat skills, but losing doesn’t matter. If Henry wins, however, he will begifted some Rowel Spurs.
No matter the result, Michael will tell Henry thatKlara, just down the slopecan heal Henry. Players should go to her anyway for the free healing, but this can also lead to aromance opportunity with Klara.
Find Out The Truth About The Horses At Nebakov
WhileHenry is free to do as he pleasesand will complete the quest easily from this point, he could try andfind out how Lord Jaromir is doing so wellwith 15 horses.
First, players can head outside the Fortress andlook for a villager in brown. He will insinuate that Henry shouldfollow him into the woods. Follow and he will tell Henry that not all is as it seems at Nebakov.
Win The Horse Race To Get Information
Upon returning, Henry cantalk to the horse handler Pertzelwho is by the outside stables. If players pass one of the checks,depending on their stats and attire, Pertzel may tell Henry about the horses outright.
Otherwise, Henry will have towin a horse raceto get theinformationout of him. To win, don’t follow the road and insteadgo down the slope to the right. On the return leg, part of thiscorner can be cut again.
Henry will not only win theBravante Saddlebut Pertzel will now tell hima different storyabout how they acquired so many horses. Histestimony does not line upwith Michaels, and paired with the villager’s information, Henry now has enough evidence to behighly suspicious.
Find The Key & Talk To The Prisoner
Head back to the fortress, to the area where Henry talked with Michael. Look for aguard standing by a door, with another door directly above.Go to the upstairs doorand through another one to the opposite room. Inside there is akey on the tablefor the prisons.
Be wary as this area is off-limits. Check for guards, don’t make noise, and close all doors after leaving.
Finally, head back down to theguard by the lower door. Talk to him and players will hopefully get a chance to try andconvince him that Sir Jaromir needs his help. If the skill check succeeds, players will be free tounlock the prison door and talk to the prisoner.
Pieced together with everything learned so far and the prisoner’s claim, Henry has more than enoughalarming news to tell Hans and Lord von Bergow.
Wait For Hans & Ride Back To Trosky
Players can eitherskip timeor engage in theoptional activitieslisted below while theywait for Sir Hans. When he is available to talk with just outside the fortress, he and Henry will ride back to Troskyvia fast travel.
Upon arriving, players can decide to go see von Bergow at once or rest and do other things. Talking to Otto von Bergow allows Henry to warn him about what’s really happening at Nebakov, and this willcomplete the Back in the Saddle quest forKCD2.
If Henry doesn’t find out the truth, that’s fine and the mission will still conclude in pretty much the same way.
Back In The Saddle - Optional Activities In KCD2
While at Nebakov Fortress during the Back in the Saddle quest, players havemany optional activitiesto pass the time with.
Help Klara Gather Herbs & Possible Romance
After fighting Michael,head down to Klara for healing, and then go on a walk with her. At the meadow, Henry can gather herbs for her and thenanswer the riddle to romance Klara.
Horse Race To Win A Saddle
Talk toPertzel by the stablesoutside the fortress and have a horse race with information anda saddle on the line.
Play Dice
PlayGuardsman Zwerkat dice. He’s by the table text to where Michael is. Try to win a badge or some Groschen.
Archery Contest
Talk toMark above the main gateto have a crossbow or longbow contest. If Henry wins, he will get anOrnate Hunting Crossbow.
Players should note that there seems to be a time limit, so they may not be able to do everything as Sir Hans will want to leave when he’s ready.
