Should You Help Prochek or Olbram in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? (Mice & Frogs Quest Guide)

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, early game side quests in Tachov and Zhelejov offer a choice between aiding Prochek or Olbram. This guide details both questlines, "Mice" and "Frogs," clarifying whether you can help both and which option might be preferable.

Can You Help Both?

While Tachov and Zhelejov are locked in a feud, it's possible to complete most of both Prochek and Olbram's quests. This allows exploration of both settlements' backstories, though a completely favorable outcome for both is impossible.

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 which task appeals more.

Olbram's quest involves stealing Zhelejov's maypole, requiring nighttime stealth and potentially charming a guard. Prochek's task is to paint Olbram's bull blue, demanding dye from the tailor (requiring Groschen and potentially Speech skill) and a lullaby potion (requiring ingredients and possibly charming Radovan). Prochek's quest might prove more challenging early in the game.

Mice Quest (Prochek): A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Speak with Prochek: Find him in Tachov (or the innkeeper if he's not readily available).
2. Obtain Supplies: Purchase dye from Bartoshek the tailor in Troskowitz. Acquire the lullaby potion recipe from Radovan (either through apprenticeship or charm). Gather poppy and thistle from the apothecary garden in Troskowitz, and obtain oil. Brew the potion.
3. Paint the Bull: In Zhelejov, administer the potion to the bull, wait for it to sleep, and paint it.
4. Report Back: Inform Prochek of the completed task.

Frogs Quest (Olbram): A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Speak with Olbram: Locate him near the meadow in Zhelejov.
2. Steal the Maypole: Travel to Tachov at night. Either charm Henrik (requires Speech skill) or knock him unconscious to steal the maypole. If charming, arrange a date for Henrik and Manka.
3. Complete the Task: Return the maypole to Olbram. He'll then request you chase sheep from a Tachov pasture and deliver a digestive potion to Alshik. You can choose to complete this or inform Prochek to end the feud.

This comprehensive guide covers both questlines, allowing players to make informed decisions based on their playstyle and in-game progress. Further Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 guides and strategies can be found on The Escapist.