Scavenger is a side quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Kunesh has heard a rumor about some treasure hidden in Skalitz.
You will need a spade.
Synopsis[]
There's talk that there's still treasure to be found in Skalitz...
Objectives[]
- Find the treasure under the dovecote.
Walkthrough[]
In Rattay, Kunesh has survived the attack on Skalitz and been forced to beg. Henry will go to talk to him about the debt he owed Martin, which was never paid. Kunesh, penniless and as bad tempered as ever, might need some 'reminding' to get him to admit that he now, according to the law, owes Henry.
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As he doesn't have any money himself, he offers to instead give you information if you'll forgive his debt. Apparently, there is talk that someone hid their treasure under a dovecote (a building for raising birds such as pigeons or doves) at Skalitz. Ask around the refugee camp to find that the stash belongs to Beran and his wife. If you happen to overhear the domestic between Beran and his 'lovely' other half, you can get the info directly from him. This usually happens immediately after you enter Rattay for the first time.
The location of the correct dovecote
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Convince him to tell you more, and he'll promise to reward you if you can get his treasure back. Henry's standard clothing and 30 dandelions in his inventory to activate the Flower Power perk is usually enough to pass the charisma check with Beran.
You will need a spade to dig up the loot. Return to Skalitz and follow the map marker to find the dovecote, then start digging. There, you will find Beran has buried 50 
and an expensive cup, which is worth 200 . Take it back to Rattay.
The safest way to avoid getting caught up in the everlasting fights, sneak into Skalitz through the only open gate that you also used during Homecoming. Immediately hurry up the path to the left, along the palisade and around the house. This way you'll not be seen by any combatant. You might hear the odd 'Is there someone?', but unless you wear really noisy armour, nobody will detect you. Leave Skalitz the same way you got in. It is still a good idea to save, especially if Cuman or traders are involved in the battle, as those have a propensity to flee and they often do so out of the only gate, so if you are unlucky, timing-wise, you might get caught on the way out.
Alternatively you can of course just beat up the combatants if you have progressed past the military training with Bernard already. A third - somewhat 'cheating' way of doing it in complete safety is to collect the treasure right after telling Matthew and Fritz that you got them a job with the Ledechko miller Oliver at the end of A Friend In Need... While Matthew and Fritz walk to Ledechko, all ambush spots and battle spawn points are disabled for the rest of the in-game day, including the perpetual battles in Skalitz. That way you can just walk in and collect the treasure without any danger.
Back in Rattay, you have a few options. Firstly, you can sell the cup and keep the groschen. Nobody will know, and the quest completes as soon as you find the stash.
Secondly, take it to Beran's wife. She will ask about the groschen you found, and you can either give it to her or lie and say you only found the cup. Go visit Beran afterwards, who is horrified that you gave his cup to his shrew of a wife. However, he will still reward you with 20 .
Digging up the cup
Alternatively, take the cup straight to Beran. He'll ask about the groschen, but whether he believes your lie or not, he won't pay you if he doesn't get it. But if you feel comfortable with stealing from a beggar, you get to keep the money you found instead.
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If you give him the cup and the money, you'll have the chance to tell him that Kunesh wanted to steal the money, though it's not know whether creating conflict will have any long-term ramifications, like Kunesh's later willingness to work for you in Pribyslavice (From the Ashes DLC required). In any case, you'll get your 20 reward.
Finally, go back to Kunesh and tell him the treasure belonged to Beran. Then, either forgive his debt, or tell him he still owes you. However, he doesn't have any money, so don't expect to make much.
Notes[]
- How you treat Kunesh here may impact whether he moves to Pribyslavitz in From the Ashes. (Unverified)
- A dovecote is a set of outdoor bird cages. These particular ones are each a set of 2 by 2 cages.
- There is a second dovecote in Skalitz with a dig zone beneath it that is filled with nothing but a sack of old clothes. Do not be troubled if you find the wrong one at first.
- This is one of a few side quests, like Mightier than the Sword, which can be started and completed before meeting Sir Radzig in Rattay for the first time. As such, this mission is perfect to earn some early money, reputation and could ideally be coupled with collecting the treasure of Ancient map V if you have the Treasures of the Past DLC, or the treasure of Treasure map XX, which you can buy from the Charlatan in Sasau. For even more effectiveness, combine this trip to Skalitz with A Man of the Cloth.
Quest Reward Reputations[]
| Objectives | 
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|---|---|
| Returned Beran's cup to Beran's wife | |
| Beran | +0.20 |
| Beran's wife | +0.20 |
| Returned money to Beran (skill check success) | |
| Beran | +0.20 |
| Beran's wife | +0.20 |
| Returned money and Beran's cup to Beran's wife | |
| Beran | +0.35 |
| Beran's wife | +0.35 |
| Skalitz refugees - Rattay | +0.60 |
| Returned money and Beran's cup to Beran | |
| Beran | +0.35 |
| Beran's wife | +0.35 |
| Skalitz refugees - Rattay | +0.60 |
| Returned money to Beran (skill check fail) | |
| Beran | -0.10 |
| Beran's wife | -0.10 |
| Skalitz refugees - Rattay | -0.30
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