"Complete In Vino Veritas Quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Step-by-Step Guide"

Side quests in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* can be a mixed bag of fun, confusion, and frustration. "In Vino Veritas" is one such quest that requires careful navigation through multiple 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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To kick off "In Vino Veritas," you'll need to find Casper Rudolf by his drink cart on the east side of Kuttenberg City. Just enter through the east gate and head straight; you can't miss him. Casper is eager to uncover the secret behind the monks' superior wine, but you'll need to follow a few steps first. Make sure to explore all dialogue options with him to learn about Havel and the book he left with Adleta. This will give you a strategic edge in approaching Havel.

If you decide 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 meet Adleta before her brother Hugo arrives, or if Hugo's already there, get his permission to talk to her. Be kind during your conversation and explain that you need the book for Casper. You might pass a skill check to persuade her, or you can offer her the Marigolds as a gift in exchange for the book. Once you have it, take a moment to read it from your inventory.

Alternatively, you can skip the book and go directly to Havel at his inn in Kuttenberg City. Make sure you're well-versed in drinking and wearing an outfit that boosts your Charisma to at least 18. When you talk to Havel, choose these options:

• Germany. Let’s do it.
• That’s a very fine gift.
• Steinberger.
• It’s missing ginger.

These choices will impress Havel, leading him to share the monastery's secret ingredient with you. Return to Casper with this valuable information.

Find the Monastery’s Secret Ingredient

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Next, head to the vineyard north of Kuttenberg and speak with the recruiter to initiate the "Under the Straw Hat" side quest. While you don't need to complete this quest, starting it allows you to explore the vineyard without being seen as a trespasser. Once inside, locate Jerome, who is usually found on a bench near the main building.

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Sneak into the main building, turn left, and enter the storeroom. Use your lockpicking skills to open the chests and find the Sulphur Wicks inside—these are what Casper needs. For some extra Groschen, head to the garden behind the main building and collect five seedlings before you leave.

If you choose 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 back to Jerome to finish the side quest and earn some Groschen. Otherwise, return to Casper with the Sulphur Wicks and seedlings, if you've collected them.

Completing "In Vino Veritas" frees you up to tackle other quests in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, or perhaps you'll choose to spend some time collecting badges and dice instead.