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    "The Hermit" is a complex side quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) that involves moral choices, detective work, and crafting. Below is a summary of the quest's key elements:

    Quest Overview

    • Quest Giver: Blacksmith Radovan in Tachov.
    • Objective: Retrieve the Hermit's sword to forge a special weapon.
    • Rewards:
      • Toledo Steel Sword
      • Improved Craftsmanship and Survival skills
      • Groschen (currency)
      • Diary of Knight Conrad
      • Reputation boost

    Walkthrough Highlights

    1. Starting the Quest:
      • After completing "The Jaunt," Radovan tasks you with retrieving a sword from the Hermit, rumored to be involved in dark dealings.
    2. Gathering Information:
      • Speak to NPCs like Innkeeper Betty, Gerda, and Stanislav in Troskowitz to uncover clues about the Hermit and his location.
      • Optional: Investigate a grave near a cross for additional lore about the Knights of the Red Cross.
    3. Finding the Hermit:
      • Travel to Apollonia to locate Konrad, the Hermit. He may initially refuse to cooperate, requiring persuasion or stealth.
    4. Key Decision Points:
      • Persuade or Help Konrad: Learn about his past and retrieve information on Ambrose’s broken sword.
      • Kill Konrad: Loot his body for clues, including the "Diary of Knight Conrad," which reveals the sword's location.
    5. Knights of the Red Cross Encounter:
      • Upon returning to Konrad’s hut, knights confront him. You can:
        • Side with the knights, leading to Konrad's death.
        • Defend Konrad, uncovering more of his backstory.
    6. Retrieving Ambrose’s Sword:
      • Dig up Ambrose’s grave near two birch trees or search Konrad’s hut for clues if missed earlier.
    7. Forging the Sword:
      • Return to Radovan with Ambrose’s broken sword and materials (1 Frankfurt steel and 2 Scrap Metal) to craft the Toledo Steel Sword.

    Moral Choices and Outcomes

    • The quest offers multiple endings based on your decisions:
      • Confronting Konrad directly can lead to a "bad" ending by missing key story elements.
      • Investigating deeper reveals that Konrad is not the real Hermit but a Knight of the Cross entangled in conspiracies involving the Inquisition.
      • Choosing sides during the knight confrontation impacts rewards and narrative depth.

    Tips

    • Save frequently before major decisions.
    • Use persuasion or stealth to avoid combat when possible.
    • Completing optional objectives unlocks additional dialogue and rewards.

    This quest is praised for its layered storytelling but criticized by some players for potential glitches or skipped steps that can disrupt its flow.