Kingdom Come 2: Prochek or Olbram, Who to Assist?

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, early side quests in Tachov and Zhelejov offer a choice between aiding Prochek or Olbram. This guide details both questlines, "Mice" and "Frogs," and explores whether it's possible to help both.

Can You Help Both?

While Tachov and Zhelejov are at odds, completing most quests for both Prochek and Olbram is feasible. This provides richer backstory, though a completely favorable outcome for both isn't achievable.

Prochek vs. Olbram: Which to Choose?

Ultimately, choosing between Prochek and Olbram is largely a matter of preference. Both aim to sabotage the other; the choice depends on personal enjoyment of the tasks.

Olbram's quest involves a nighttime maypole theft, requiring stealth and possibly charm. Prochek's quest demands painting Olbram's bull blue, needing dye (from Bartoshek the tailor in Troskowitz) and a lullaby potion (requiring a recipe from Radovan, and ingredients like oil, poppy, and thistle). Prochek's task might prove more challenging early in the game, due to potential Speech checks and cost of materials.

Mice for Prochek:

Initiate this quest by talking to Prochek in Tachov (or the innkeeper if he's unavailable).

• Dye and Lullaby Potion: Obtain dye from Bartoshek. The lullaby potion recipe can be acquired from Radovan (either through apprenticeship or charm). Gather ingredients (oil, poppy, thistle) near the Troskowitz apothecary. Brew the potion, then use it on the bull in Zhelejov and paint it. Report back to Prochek.

Frogs for Olbram:

Find Olbram near the Zhelejov meadow. Accept his request to steal the Tachov maypole.

• Steal the Maypole: Go to Tachov at night. Henrik guards the maypole. You can knock him out or (with high Speech) charm him into leaving by arranging a date with Manka (at the inn). Once Henrik's gone, cut down the maypole and return to Olbram. He'll then request you chase sheep from a Tachov pasture and deliver a digestive potion to Alshik. You can complete this or inform Prochek to end the rivalry.

Conclusion:

This guide covers the "Mice" and "Frogs" quests. The choice between Prochek and Olbram is largely stylistic. Remember to check The Escapist for further Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 guides.