Some side quests in games can be more enjoyable than others, but occasionally, they can also be confusing or frustrating. Completing "In Vino Veritas" in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* involves a series of small steps and even includes a side quest within a side quest.
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Speak with Casper and Havel
Find the Monastery’s Secret Ingredient
Speak with Casper and Havel
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Casper Rudolf initiates the "In Vino Veritas" quest, and you can find him by his drink cart on the east side of Kuttenberg City. If you enter through the east gate and continue straight, you'll encounter him easily. Casper is keen to discover the secret behind the monks' exceptional wine, but there are several steps to follow before unveiling this mystery. Make sure to exhaust all dialogue options with him to learn about Havel and the book he left with Adleta. This information will guide your approach in the first section, which is all about impressing Havel.
To retrieve the book from Adleta, head to the southeast corner of Kuttenberg’s inner wall during the morning or afternoon. You'll find an open garden where Adleta often spends her time. Before you go, pick five Marigolds. Try to find Adleta before her brother, Hugo, arrives, or speak with Hugo to get his permission to talk to her. During your conversation, be kind to Adleta as you explain that you need the book for Casper. You can attempt a skill check to persuade her to give you the book, or you can offer her the Marigolds as a gift in exchange for it. Once you have the book, read it from your inventory.
Alternatively, if you choose not to get the book from Adleta, you can go directly to Havel, who owns an inn in Kuttenberg City. Prepare your drinking skills and wear an outfit that boosts your Charisma to at least 18. When you speak to Havel at the inn, select these dialogue options:
- Germany. Let’s do it.
- That’s a very fine gift.
- Steinberger.
- It’s missing ginger.
These choices will impress Havel, and he'll reveal the monastery’s secret ingredient. Return to Casper with this information.
Find the Monastery’s Secret Ingredient
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Next, head to the vineyard north of Kuttenberg. Speak to the recruiter to start the "Under the Straw Hat" side quest. Although you don't need to complete this quest, starting it allows you to explore the vineyard without being considered a trespasser. Inside, find Jerome, usually seated on a bench near the main building.
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Once at the main building, sneak inside, turn left, and head to the storeroom. Use your lockpicking skills to open the chests and find the Sulphur Wicks, which are essential for Casper. If you want extra Groschen, visit the garden behind the main building and take five seedlings before leaving.
To complete "Under the Straw Hat," you'll need to perform tasks such as removing plants around the vines and moving sacks. After completing enough work, report to Jerome to finish the side quest and earn some Groschen. Otherwise, return to Casper with the Sulphur Wicks, and the seedlings if you have them.
Completing "In Vino Veritas" in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 allows you to move on to other quests or spend time collecting badges and dice.
