Complete walkthrough for the Anamnesis quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s Mysteria Ecclesiae DLC with strategic dialogue tips and puzzle solutions.
Quest Overview and Starting Point
Anamnesis represents the second primary investigation within the Mysteria Ecclesiae DLC for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. It commences automatically upon concluding ‘The Royal Physician’ quest. Your central mission is to uncover epidemiological links between patients afflicted with identical symptoms at Sedletz Monastery.
Initiate the process by selecting the dialogue prompt, “Will you show me around the monastery?” with Brother Petromil. Utilize the auto-follow function (default key: ‘F’ on PC) to trail him effortlessly. This guided tour serves as both an orientation and an opportunity to gather ambient lore by asking Petromil various questions about the monastery’s history and daily operations. The tour’s designated endpoint is the infirmary, where the real detective work begins.
Infirmary Investigation: Albich and Confessor Stephen
Upon entering the infirmary, your first contact is Albich. This conversation is a critical skill-check gate. For optimal information gain, select these dialogue branches:
- “Examine the monk” (requires high Scholarship) / “Hard to say.”
- “What did you find out?”
- “Is this suitable food?” (requires high Scholarship) / “Say nothing.”
Albich will direct you to Confessor Stephen, found convalescing on a bed. To secure his cell key, choose:
- “We’re trying to find the source of the illness” (Scholarship) / “Albich sent me.”
- “This isn’t just about you.” (requires high Persuasion)
Pro Tip: If your Persuasion is insufficient, consider consuming a Bard potion beforehand or wearing charisma-boosting clothing. Success yields Confessor Stephen’s cell key. Agree to fetch him flowers, collect them just outside the infirmary door, and deliver them for a minor reputation boost.
Use the key to access his cell. Inside, examine the dried flowers on the shelf and thoroughly search the locked chest (lockpicking required) to fulfill this objective.
CRITICAL SIDE QUEST ALERT: When exiting the infirmary, you will encounter Maddie. Interact with her immediately to begin ‘Maddening Pain.’ This side quest is missable and must be completed before you finish Anamnesis, as it will vanish from your journal afterward.
Unraveling the Steward’s Secrets: Zdenyek and Valerie
Your next target is Steward Zdenyek, typically patrolling the monastery’s northern courtyard. Interrogate him with this sequence:
- What can you tell me about Blazhena?
- What does Blazhena do?
- You won’t tell me more?
- Where does she sleep?
- Where can I find Valerie?
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Locate Valerie mopping nearby. This dialogue chain is complex and pivotal. Key strategic choices:
- “What can you tell me about Blazhena?”
- “Why are you so tense?” → If you pick “Pity,” you must find and distract Zdenyek (e.g., initiate a different conversation) to get him to leave the area before Valerie will continue.
- “I’ll protect you.” (High Persuasion needed) – Success here bypasses the need for distraction.
- Continue through the list: “Said she was stealing,” “How do you know Zdenyek’s lying?” etc., to extract the full story of theft and deception.
Common Mistake: Players often fail to properly distract Zdenyek after choosing “Pity,” causing Valerie’s dialogue tree to stall. If stuck, leave the area, wait a few hours, and return.
Valerie reveals Blazhena’s room location (building marked ‘I’). Take the right-hand door and go upstairs. Loot her chest (containing substantial Groschen) and collect the pantry key from her bedside table.
Proceed to the cellar near map marker ‘J.’ Investigate thoroughly:
- SE room: Inspect barrels.
- West room: Inspect tubs.
- North room (locked): Pick the lock, then inspect the floor, tubs, and barrels.
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Confrontation and Key Acquisition
Confront Zdenyek (now in the SW monastery area if distracted). Accuse him:
- “I know you’re watering it down.”
- “Let’s go.” (Follow him to a secluded spot)
- “And what if I don’t keep quiet?”
- “You won’t scare me with a stick.” (High Intimidation required) / Choosing “Fine” initiates combat.
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COMBAT STRATEGY: This is a fistfight. You cannot use weapons. Zdenyek is aggressive but predictable. Use blocks and clinches. A high Strength stat or the ‘Toughness’ perk helps significantly. If you lack combat skills, consider using Fistfighter’s potion before the conversation.
Upon victory, question him: “Why did you lie about Blazhena?” He will capitulate and hand over Blazhena’s key, essential for the next phase.
Library Inquiry and Hidden Plans
Find Librarian Crispin in the southern library. To efficiently gather clues about Brother Jaroslav, select:
- What do you know about Brother Jaroslav?
- Where does Jaroslav sleep?
- What was he doing here?
- What’s the Decameron about?
Afterwards, go to the “P” marker within the library. Read the book on the stand and turn the page to discover the key for Jaroslav’s chest hidden within.
Proceed to the next “P” marker upstairs to access Jaroslav’s room. Use the key to open his chest and retrieve the Old Cellar Plans. This item is critical for understanding the monastery’s layout.
Exit and enter the door on the left to find Monk Celestine. A thorough debrief is needed; ask all available questions, particularly focusing on Jaroslav’s recent activities and his connection to the confessor. The dialogue option “He hasn’t translated much lately” often yields useful insight.
The Monastery Cellar and Final Revelations
Finding the secret cellar is a navigation puzzle. From the main courtyard, locate the specific door (refer to your map for the area near the kitchens). Enter, turn left, and at the corridor’s end, take the right-hand door. Descend into the cellar.
Navigate carefully: examine the eastern wall, jump across a gap, proceed forward, and enter a wooden door to find Monk Vojtech. His information about Jaroslav’s secret work is vital. Choose all dialogue prompts, especially “Who’s Brother Ernest?”
Retrace your steps out of the cellar. Open the second door from the right in the adjacent corridor to reach Ernest’s cell. Examine his table and use the key from the library to unlock his chest, securing final evidence.
Return to Albich in the infirmary for your final report. Choose these concluding options:
- The overseer is dead.
- I expected it; he was old.
- I discovered a secret scriptorium.
- I’ll just give you the main points.
- Stephen had jewellery on him.
You will then be directed to the Abbot. Here, you face a major role-playing choice: If your Persuasion is very high, you can choose to conceal the secret scriptorium. Otherwise, revealing it is necessary to progress. Finally, tell him “I found plans on him” and “I ought to examine the crypt.” This concludes Anamnesis and triggers the next quest, ‘Silent Witnesses.’
Pro Tips and Advanced Strategies
Skill Preparation is Key: Before starting this quest, ensure your Scholarship, Persuasion, and Intimidation are at least level 10. Reading skill books, practicing speeches, and intimidating villagers can help grind these stats.
Optimal Route Planning: Group your objectives geographically. After talking to Albich, complete all infirmary/cell tasks, then handle all northern courtyard interactions (Zdenyek, Valerie, cellar), then move to the southern library cluster.
Lockpicking Readiness: Carry several lockpicks. You’ll need them for Stephen’s chest, the north cellar room, and Ernest’s chest. Save before attempting difficult locks (Hard or Very Hard).
Pitfall to Avoid: Do not progress the main conversation with Albich to the Abbot stage before completing the ‘Maddening Pain’ side quest with Maddie, as it will vanish.
Combat Alternative: If you struggle with the fistfight, you can attempt to max the Intimidation check against Zdenyek to avoid combat entirely. Wearing intimidating armor (full plate) and having a high reputation in the monastery can boost this chance.
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