Family Values

Guide to the 'Family Values' quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Learn how to approach Erik, manage dialogue, and understand the consequences of your choices in this critical main story mission.

Alright, so you've made it back to the Talmberg encampment. Your first order of business is to head straight for the tent and find Sir Hanush. He's got a meeting for you, so jump in and join it.

After that, you'll need to talk to Erik. This is where your persuasion skills really come into play. The game's gonna throw a bunch of questions at you, and how well you do depends heavily on your Speech skill. To give yourself the best shot, make sure you've cleaned your clothes and taken a bath beforehand – it really does make a difference in dialogue options. If your Speech skill is still a bit low, don't sweat it; grab a Potion of the Bard before you head into the tent. It'll give you that extra boost you might need.

Now, here's a heads-up: even if you're a smooth-talker and nail most of the dialogue with Erik, you might not get absolutely everything you want out of him. Some things are just off the table, no matter how persuasive you are.

Later on, you'll be involved in an attempt to exchange hostages. During this, Istvan Toth will make it clear he's got a soft spot for Erik. However, he's not going to budge on Sir Radzig and Lady Stephanie – he'll want something else entirely for them. It becomes pretty obvious that Toth isn't going to harm Radzig and Stephanie as long as he feels he has the upper hand, especially with Erik now in his possession.

The situation is tense, and the siege can't go on forever. Time is ticking, and an attack is going to be necessary soon, whether you're ready or not.

But there's a glimmer of good news! Jobst of Luxembourg, who happens to be the cousin of King Wenceslas and Sigismund, and also the Margrave of Moravia, has decided to switch sides. He's going to betray Sigismund and help out with retaking Talmberg. This could be a game-changer.

Once that cutscene wraps up, the chapter will officially be over, and you'll move on to the next part of your journey, 'An Oath is an Oath'.