Teach Red Bestl a lesson

"Klauslin Seidlitz asked you to take care of Red Bestl's gang. But before that, you need to prepare for battle by hiring more troops and buying more equipment."

This mission is automatically given by Klauslin Seidlitz when your party return from St. Elena's Church after healing during "Heal wounds".

Beginning
Seidlitz will welcom the hero at the return:
 * Seidlitz: "Your're looking better. Wonderful! Why not go and teach Red Bestl a lesson? That way you can repay the wrong that was done to you, and at the same time rid me of a thorn in my side."
 * Seidlitz: "You'll first need to gather some men to assist you."
 * Seidlitz: "You may as well start there; there's a man in my castle that you can hire."

Now hire the Soldier available at the castle, (for 40 coins). Before exiting, Klauslin will comment:
 * Seidlitz: "Wonderful! But infantry and archers are not enough for battle. First of all, you will need a healer. You can find one in Forest Village. Secondly, a priest would not be such a bad idea. Don't be surprised; sometimes, sincere prayer and stout clubs do more than sharp steel. Try Saint Elena's Church for such a man."
 * Seidlitz: "Also, my young fruiends, I can see that you are not equipped for a fight. You can get something better at the Summer Fair."
 * Seidlitz: "And for you, Berthold, I have somethin special! It is a horse from an acquaintance in Hungary. He swore that the horse is a descendent of an Arabian stallion. It is too high-spirited for me, but you may be able to control it. I told my servants to hold him for you in the village near the castle."
 * Berthold: "Thank you, Lord Klauslin. I am flattered by such valuable gift."

Now, 4 new missions appeared in the journal. There is no order to complete them, so let's start with the closest one.

Take a horse for Berthold
"The horse that was a gift from Seidlitz to Berthold is in Hawk Village. Pick it up there."

Just exit from Castle Seidlitz to the nearby village, enter and a Peasant will welcome you:
 * Peasant: "Sir Berthold Craige? The baron told us to give you this horse."
 * Berthold: "Wonderful! I hope it's well-trained. Once I had a stallion, but I spent more time in the dirt than in the saddle. Well, let me try to set my foot in the stirrup."

Give to Berthold the Arabian Horse and the Horse Pike you just receive.(Remember to click on the "mount" button in Berthold's inventory)

Hire a priest
"Hire an Acolyte at St. Elena's Church."

Now, we could go directly to the market but is better hire eveyone we need before thinking to go shopping.

So head again to the church and hire the Acolyte for 48 coins.

Hire a healer
"Hire a healer in the Forest Village."

Just keep going West to the village near where you started the map to hire the Peasant Woman for 24 coins.

Buy a weapon
"Go to the Summer Fair and buy...

a Decorated Rod (Mystic only).

a Damask Sword (Knight only).

a Light Crossbow (Baroness only).

Even though it will do for now, keep in mind that armor and other such things are also quite useful."

The mission differ depending which class you choose, all three weapons are available. If you choose the Mystic or the Baroness, you may buy the Damask Sword for Berthold. If you whish, you can buy armors, amulets, rings and potions for the rest of your party members.

Note: only the three weapons are scripted to appear, the rest of the market inventory may vary.

When exiting from the market, Berthold will comment:
 * Berthold: "Good! But new equipment isn't worth anything if it just gathers dust among our baggage. Let's put it on!"

When finished all the task, we will receive an update.

Teach Red Bestl a lesson - Tavern investigations
"Go to the tavern to learn more about where Red Bestl is hiding."

Berthold will again speak:
 * Berthold: "Well, we have what we need to take on the red dog, Bestl."
 * Hero: "Perhaps, but we need to find him first. We should ask Seidlitz what he knows."
 * Berthold: "Come now, my friend. There are many ways to gain information. We ought to enjoy a beer at the local tavern and sit back and see what we can learn from talkative locals."
 * Hero: "A sound plan. Especially if there is drinking involved."

So new target: the Cow and Spoon tavern, located just North from Forest Village. When approaching the hero will comment:
 * Hero: "We'll grab some beer, but let's jeep our ears open..."

Listen the story about Filras to have a lead to Bestl's hideout.

Teach Red Bestl a lesson - Taking down Filras
"You learned that Bestl's gang is hiding in the forest on the west. Go there and find him."

Exit from the tavern and now you should see an enemy party roaming in the South-West part of the map: it's Red Bestl.

Time to end the hunt.

When approached, he will comment:
 * Red Bestl: "Defeating a few men must seem kile an impressive victory to you. But you were a fool to come here. I have enough men to finish you off!"

Red Bestl Gang (hostile)
"A famous local poacher accompanied by his men. Animals aren't the only ones who fear him."


 * Deserter
 * Bandit x2
 * Red Bestl
 * Peasant Woman

Loot: Bear Claw, Leather Brigandine, Recurve Bow, Trophies

After beating Red Bestl, we will have his life at our mercy:
 * Hero: "It looks like you underestimated us again. Say goodbye to your life, scum."
 * Red Bestl: "Wait! Don't kill me, I beg you! I was told to capture you on the way, it was not my wish!"
 * Berthold: "It could very well be that this cowardly rat is lying, but we may as well hear him out and then decide what to believe."
 * Red Bestl: "I was under the command of Lord Kuestenkauz, whose lands neighbor those of your friend, Baron Seidlitz. He told us to rob people and share the loot with him!"
 * Hero: "We'll take this to Seidlitz and see what he thinks of the allegation."

With these troubling news, head back to Castle Seidlitz to inform Klauslin only to receive a new mission: The Siege of Castle Kuestenkauz.