In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, some quests are locked until you reach Kuttenberg, but once there, you can freely travel between regions. Here's a detailed guide on how to complete the "Under the Straw Hat" quest, which becomes available after you arrive in Kuttenberg.
How to Unlock 'Under the Straw Hat' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Before embarking on "Under the Straw Hat," you must first initiate the "In Vino Veritas" side quest in Kuttenberg. Upon arrival, locate Casper Rudolf on the west side of the city, where he's offering free wine samples. Casper seeks your help to enhance his wine by gathering information.
You have two paths to proceed: directly approach Havel with your wine knowledge or retrieve Casper's book from Adleta to deepen your understanding. If you choose to meet Havel directly, ensure you're dressed in fine attire and well-groomed. During your conversation with Havel, select "Germany," "Steinberger," and "It’s missing ginger" as your responses to extract the necessary information. Return to Casper with your findings.
Access the Vineyard
Next, Casper tasks you with infiltrating a vineyard north of Kuttenberg to learn more about the incense Havel mentioned. Avoid trespassing by sticking to the main road into the vineyard and speaking with the recruiter, who will initiate the "Under the Straw Hat" quest. Continue along the road, passing a guard to reach the estate area, where you'll find Jerome on a bench. Inform Jerome that you've been instructed to report there, and he'll brief you on working at the vineyard.
Working at the Vineyard
Your job at the vineyard begins the following day. After resting, return to the vineyard in the morning. To earn wages, you'll need to move sacks to their designated spots and harvest plants like Thistle around the vines. Alternatively, you can skip the work and head straight for the secret incense.
The incense is stored in the wine cellar, located in the main building's basement, where you initially met Jerome. Accessing the cellar requires either a lockpick or stealing the keys from Jerome. Inside the cellar, locate a chest and collect all the Sulphur Wicks within it, completing the main objective. For an additional reward, you can also gather seedlings for Casper. From the main building's entrance, head straight to the opposite door to find the seedlings. Be swift, as this area is off-limits, and you risk punishment if caught.
If you choose to work, report to Jerome at the end of the day to collect your pay. Otherwise, return to Casper with the Sulphur Wicks and, if applicable, the seedlings.
By following these steps, you'll successfully complete both "Under the Straw Hat" and "In Vino Veritas" in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, paving the way for further adventures like "Master Schindel’s Toys."
*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
