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," in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, accessible only to pre-order customers. This quest yields significant rewards.
Starting the Lion's Crest Quest:
Upon completing the tutorial and gaining access to the open world, locate the scribe Gaibl in Troskowitz. He will provide you with a cryptic riddle and the smithing recipe for Brunswick's polearm. You must gather the necessary materials yourself, then 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 proceed north, entering the forest.
Following the path north, you'll encounter rocky formations with crevices. Traverse these to find a cave containing a chapel. Examine the cross near the rock to discover 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 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 tavern and cross two bridges towards Tachov. After the second bridge, take a small path to the river and forest. Climb a hill; the armor is in a bag near a large tree at the summit.
Map 4: The final piece is on a hill between the Nomads’ Camp and Bozhena’s Hut. Look for rocks with a cross; the armor is nearby.
Completing these steps will allow you to finish "The Lion's Crest" quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For additional game tips and information, including romance options and recommended perks, consult The Escapist.
