M&B Comprehensive Guide 31/July/2007

Here is a link to the printable version:
http://www.orlafan.com/celticmeav/N0ught/M%26BManualPrint.rtf

A while back I had the idea to write a comprehensive guide for M&B, but I got involved with other games and it was forgotten about for a time - which is a shame because it is already complete.

SPOILER WARNING

I proudly present to you:

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The Comprehensive Mount & Blade Guide

Settlements ~~~

* Training Grounds (Neutral):
Training Grounds Master ~ Gives "Destroy Ten Dummies" quest. When you have destroyed ten dummies, return to him for a Chipped Knife and 10 Weapon Proficiency points.

* Zendar (Neutral):
Constable Hareck ~ Gives "Hunt Down River Pirates" quest, along with a Wooden Shield as advance pay. He pays 20 Denars for each group of River Pirates you help to defeat, and when you reach 100% completion, he will give you 100 Denars as a final bonus.
Tavernkeeper ~ Tavernkeeper.
Prescan ~ Merchant. Buy Tools low here - sell Salt high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Rabugti ~ Armorsmith.
Dunga ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are two teams of either two or three people.
Trainer ~ Offers weapons training fights against progressively tougher opponents. You must defeat three opponents in a row to advance to the next tier of three opponents. You get 100 experience after defeating the first three tiers, and after defeating the fourth, you get 300 experience.
Ramun, the Slave Trader ~ Buys prisoners for 20 Denars each. After listening to his first speech, ask "How do I take people prisoner?" - when he asks if you have a club say "No", and he will give you a free one.
Xerina, Kradus and Danton ~ Off-duty arena fighters at the tavern. Some offer combat advice.
Marnid ~ Also at the tavern. He will join your party if you give him a Padded Cloth or a Padded Leather - all Item Modifiers (see below) are acceptable. His stats are modified by the class your character has chosen.

* Rivacheg (Vaegirs):
Count Mira ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Willow ~ Tavernkeeper.
Turya ~ Merchant. Buy Dried Meat low here - sell Oil high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Chau ~ Armorsmith.
Dibus ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are either two teams of eight, or four teams of five or seven people.
* Hidden Items Box ~ Go through the town until you are standing in front of the Count's door. Turn right and you'll see steps to the battlements (they're hard to see). Go up the steps, turn right and walk across the rooftops. You should see it on the battlements straight ahead - use the roof to the left of the battlements to jump onto them.
Borcha ~ A prisoner at the castle. Count Mira will sell him into your custody (requires at least 1 point in Prisoner Management) for 50 denars - he tells you there is a 200 denar bounty on his head in Sargoth. If you accept, you will eventually have the option to set him free before you reach Sargoth - if you do so, he will join your party. His stats are modified by the class your character has chosen.

* Tihr (Swadians):
Duke Taugard ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Matheas ~ Tavernkeeper.
Ruhbus ~ Merchant. Buy Smoked Fish low here - sell Wool high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Alin ~ Armorsmith.
Sebula ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are four teams of either four, six or eight people.
* Hidden Items Box ~ Its under the leftmost bridge, as you enter the city.

* Praven (Swadians):
Count Nourbis ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Belinda ~ Tavernkeeper.
Meriga ~ Merchant. Buy Ale low here - sell Spice high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Stamar ~ Armorsmith.
Plais ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are either two teams of four, or three teams of four or six people.

* Wercheg (Vaegirs):
Count Haelbrad ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Laruqen ~ Tavernkeeper.
Bendina ~ Merchant. Buy Smoked Fish low here - sell Wine high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Kramuk ~ Armorsmith.
Mleza ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are either three teams of eight or seven, or four teams of five or six people.

* Khudan (Vaegirs):
Count Aolbrug ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Rose ~ Tavernkeeper.
Brula ~ Merchant. Buy Furs low here - sell Ale high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Imirza ~ Armorsmith.
Doru ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are two teams of either two, five or eight people.

* Sargoth (Swadians):
King Harlaus ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Turegor ~ Tavernkeeper.
Qlurzach ~ Merchant. Buy Linen low here - sell Iron high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Urumuda ~ Armorsmith.
Struga ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are either two teams of one, or four teams of one people.

* Uxkhal (Swadians):
Count Rhudolg ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Ruby ~ Tavernkeeper.
Pelagn ~ Merchant. Buy Wheat low here - sell Smoked Fish high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Regos ~ Armorsmith.
Belgaru ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are four teams of either four, six or eight people.

* Curaw (Vaegirs):
Count Leomir ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Naldera ~ Tavernkeeper.
Raichs ~ Merchant. Buy Iron low here - sell Dried Meat high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Talbar ~ Armorsmith.
Vlan ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are either two teams of eight, or three teams of four or six people.

* Reyvadin (Vaegirs):
King Yaroglek ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Qaelmas ~ Tavernkeeper. Offers mercenary services and rooms for resting in (includes food for the duration).
Tarchias ~ Merchant. Buy Wool low here - sell Velvet high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Meltor ~ Armorsmith.
Norskh ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are three teams of either one, three or five people.

* Four Ways Inn:
Marnid and Borcha ~ If you have acquired Marnid or Borcha for your party, you can tell either of them to disband and meet you here.

* Suno (Swadians):
Count Haxalye ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Falsevor ~ Tavernkeeper.
Klargus ~ Merchant. Buy Oil low here - sell Furs high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Beranz ~ Armorsmith.
Khavel ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are either two teams of five or eight, or three teams of eight people.

* Salt Mine (Neutral):
Galeas ~ Buys prisoners for 20 Denars each.
Barezan ~ Merchant. Buy Salt low here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).

* Tulga (Vaegirs):
Count Rasevas ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Ralcha ~ Tavernkeeper.
Irya ~ Merchant. Buy Spice low here - sell Tools and Wheat high here (merchant only says Wheat). Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Rimusk ~ Armorsmith.
Nelag ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are two teams of either three, five or eight people.

* Radoghir Castle:
One of the two "Siege Castles" (see below).

* Halmar (Vaegirs):
Count Camechaw ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Reamald ~ Tavernkeeper.
Vuldrat ~ Merchant. Buy Pottery low here - sell Linen high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Zelk ~ Armorsmith.
Crahask ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are two teams of either four, five or six people.

* Veluca (Swadians):
Count Grimar ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Imbrea ~ Tavernkeeper.
Givea alsev ~ Merchant. Buy Wine low here - sell Dried Meat high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Ganzo ~ Armorsmith.
Gutlans ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are two teams of eight people.

* Jelkala (Swadians):
Count Belicha ~ Governor. Gives random "Rank Quests" (see below).
Gharmall ~ Tavernkeeper.
Belanz ~ Merchant. Buy Velvet low here - sell Pottery high here. Gives "Merchant Quest" (see below).
Mirchaud ~ Armorsmith.
Ryis ~ Weaponsmith.
Tournament Master ~ Fights are two teams of either three, five or eight people.
* Hidden Items Box ~ Take the first right after entering Jelkala, go past the castle entrance, through the arch next to the tavern and then turn right. Go through the fence. It's in some bushes behind the building on the left.

* Culmarr Castle:
One of the two "Siege Castles" (see below).

Trading Notes ~~~
* Wercheg and Tihr both sell Smoked Fish low.
* Curaw and Veluca both buy Dried Meat high.
* Tulga buys both Tools and Wheat high (only says Wheat).
* Flour is not sold low or bought high anywhere.

Main Trade Route ~~~

Salt Mine
Zendar
Tulga
Praven
Khudan
Suno
Rivacheg
Curaw
Sargoth
Halmar
Jelkala
Reyvadin
Tihr
Uxkhal

Rank Quests ~~~
* Capture Nobleman ~ Take a nobleman prisoner, who will be travelling from (City) to (City) in two days. Reward: 1000 denars, and 3500 experience.
* Hunt Down Raiders ~ Hunt down a group of raiders, who assaulted (City), before they reach the safety of their base near (City). Reward: 500 denars, and 4500 experience.
* Deliver Message to (City) ~ Deliver a message to the governor of (City). Reward: 10 denars, and 100 exp.
* Supply (Item) ~ Search the land for (X) (Item) - all Item Modifiers (see below) are acceptable. Reward: Propotionate to the value of the Items.
* Raise (X) (Units) ~ Bring units to bolster your faction's armies. Reward: Proportionate to the value of the Units.
* Bring (X) (Units) Prisoners ~ Bring units as prisoners for questioning. Reward: Proportionate to the value of the Units.

Merchant Quest ~~~
* Escort Caravan ~ Escort caravan to (City) in fifteen days. Party must be (X) strong. Reward: Proportionate to the distance of the city.

World Map Quest ~~~
* Escort Caravan ~ Escort caravan to (City). Reward: Proportionate to the distance to the city.

Siege Castles ~~~
* There are two conquerable castles in Calradia - Radoghir Castle and Culmarr Castle. To conquer a castle you must:
A: Have a large enough army. If your army is too small you will not have the option to attack.
B: Put up the siege ladders. You will probably lose a lot of men to the castle's archers during this phase.
C: Battle with your remaining forces to take the castle - this is just like a normal battle, except on the ramparts of the castle itself!
* If you win the battle, the castle is yours. Castles perform three functions:
1: You can station troops at the castle. Garrisoned troops do not cost a weekly wage, and heal as if they were at a tavern.
2: You can sleep at the castle. This is just like staying at a tavern, but costs no money. The only drawback is you can still be attacked by units on the map, unlike at a tavern.
3: You can inspect the castle. This is basically just the ability to walk around in your castle and see some of the garrisoned troops you have there.

Troop Advancement ~~~
* Farmer or Townsman > Watchman > Caravan Guard > Mercenary > Hired Blade
* Dark Hunter > Dark Knight
* Khergit Horseman > Khergit Guard
* River Pirate > Bandit > Brigand
* PeasantWoman or Refugee > FollowerWoman > HuntWoman > FightWoman > Sword Sister
* Manhunter > Slv.Driver > Slv.Hunter > Slv.Crusher > Slv.Chief
* S. Peasant > S. Militia > S. Skirmisher > S. X-Bow > S. Sharps
S. Militia > S. Footman > S. Infantry > S. Sergeant
S. Footman > Sw. ManAtArms > Sw. Knight
* V. Peasant > V. Footman > V. Skirmisher > V. Archer > V. Marksman
V. Footman > V. Veteran > V. Infantry > V. Guard
V. Veteran > V. Horseman > V. Knight
* Sea Raiders, Steppe Bandits, and Caravan Masters are what they are. No upgrades.

Item Modifiers ~~~

* Weapon Modifiers:
Watered Steel(Nomad Sabres, Scimitars and Daggers) ~ +2 Damage, and +2 Speed.
Heavy(Not Swords, Knives or Polearms) ~ +2 Damage, and -1 Speed.
Balanced ~ +1 Damage, and +2 Speed.
Chipped ~ -1 Damage.
Bent ~ -2 Damage, and -1 Speed. (Polearms and Missile Weapons)
Rusty ~ -3 Damage.
Cracked(Polearms and Missile Weapons) ~ -4 Damage.

* Missile Modifiers:
Large Bag ~ +1, +2 or +3 Ammunition (varies based on basic quiver size).
Bodkin(Arrows) ~ +2 Damage.
Khergit(Arrows) ~ +1 Ammunition, +2 Damage, and +.5 Weight.
Barbed(Arrows) ~ +1 Damage.
Steel(Bolts) ~ +1 Damage, and +.2 Weight.
Bent ~ -2 Damage.

* Shield Modifiers:
Reinforced ~ +63 Hits, and +3 Resistance
Thick ~ +47 Hits, and +2 Resistance.
Battered ~ -26 Hits, and -2 Resistance.
Cracked ~ -56 Hits, and -4 Resistance.

* Armor, Gloves and Boots Modifiers:
Reinforced(Metal)/Hardened(Cloth) ~ +3 Armor.
Thick ~ +2 Armor.
Sturdy ~ +1 Armor.
Crude ~ -1 Armor.
Battered(Metal)/Ragged(Cloth) ~ -2 Armor.
Rusty(Metal)/Tattered(Cloth) ~ -3 Armor.
Cracked ~ -4 Armor.

* Horse Modifiers:
Heavy ~ +4 Charge, and +3 Armor.
Spirited ~ +1 Speed, +1 Maneuver, and +1 Charge.
Stubborn ~ Requires +1 Riding skill.
Swaybacked ~ -2 Speed, and -2 Maneuver.
Lame ~ -5 Speed, and -5 Maneuver.

Character Classes ~~~

All classes Start with Level: 1, a small random amount of Experience, Next level at: 600 Experience, and 35 Denars.

* Squire
Str: 10
Agi: 6
Int: 4
Cha: 6
Attribute Points: 4
Skill Points: 4
Weapon Points: 10
Health: 49/49
Ironflesh: 2
Power Strike: 3
Weapon Master: 2
Shield: 1
Riding: 1
Tactics: 1
Prisoner Management: 1
Leadership: 1
One Handed Weapons: 82
Two Handed Weapons: 81
Polearms: 65
Archery: 23
Crossbows: 21
Throwing: 49
Equipment:
Ragged Leather Jerkin
Leather Boots
Tattered Leather Gloves
Rusty Arming Sword
Hunting Crossbow
Bolts
Swaybacked Saddlehorse
Smoked Fish

* Court Lady
Str: 5
Agi: 6
Int: 8
Cha: 7
Attribute Points: 4
Skill Points: 8
Weapon Points: 10
Health: 42/42
Weapon Master: 1
Riding: 2
Tactics: 1
Wound Treatment: 2
First Aid: 2
Leadership: 2
Trade: 2
One Handed Weapons: 44
Two Handed Weapons: 18
Polearms: 18
Archery: 23
Crossbows: 36
Throwing: 33
Equipment:
Sturdy Woolen Dress
Leather Boots
Watered-Steel Dagger
Hunting Crossbow
Bolts
Spirited Courser
Smoked Fish

* Male Hunter
Str: 8
Agi: 8
Int: 5
Cha: 5
Attribute Points: 4
Skill Points: 5
Weapon Points: 10
Health: 44/44
Power Draw: 3
Athletics: 3
Tracking: 2
Pathfinding: 2
Spotting: 2
One Handed Weapons: 22
Two Handed Weapons: 18
Polearms: 18
Archery: 128
Crossbows: 21
Throwing: 18
Equipment:
Rawhide Coat
Hide Boots
Hatchet
Hunting Bow
Arrows
Sumpter Horse
Dried Meat
Furs

* Female Hunter
Str: 7
Agi: 9
Int: 6
Cha: 4
Attribute Points: 4
Skill Points: 6
Weapon Points: 10
Health: 43/43
Power Draw: 3
Athletics: 3
Tracking: 2
Pathfinding: 2
Spotting: 2
One Handed Weapons: 22
Two Handed Weapons: 18
Polearms: 18
Archery: 128
Crossbows: 21
Throwing: 18
Equipment:
Rawhide Coat
Hide Boots
Hatchet
Hunting Bow
Arrows
Sumpter Horse
Dried Meat
Furs

* Novice Priest
Str: 6
Agi: 5
Int: 9
Cha: 6
Attribute Points: 4
Skill Points: 9
Weapon Points: 10
Health: 47/47
Ironflesh: 2
Wound Treatment: 3
Surgery: 2
First Aid: 3
Leadership: 2
One Handed Weapons: 22
Two Handed Weapons: 18
Polearms: 41
Archery: 23
Crossbows: 21
Throwing: 18
Equipment:
Robe
Staff
Wheat

* Nun
Str: 4
Agi: 6
Int: 11
Cha: 5
Attribute Points: 4
Skill Points: 11
Weapon Points: 10
Health: 42/42
Athletics: 1
Wound Treatment: 4
Surgery: 2
First Aid: 4
Leadership: 1
One Handed Weapons: 22
Two Handed Weapons: 18
Polearms: 18
Archery: 23
Crossbows: 21
Throwing: 18
Equipment:
Robe
Staff
Wheat

* Male Merchant
Str: 6
Agi: 5
Int: 7
Cha: 8
Attribute Points: 4
Skill Points: 7
Weapon Points: 10
Health: 43/43
Riding: 2
Pathfinding: 1
Inventory Management: 3
Leadership: 3
Trade: 3
One Handed Weapons: 44
Two Handed Weapons: 18
Polearms: 18
Archery: 38
Crossbows: 21
Throwing: 18
Equipment:
Leather Jacket
Leather Boots
Winged Mace
Dagger
Hunting Bow
Arrows
Saddle Horse
Sumpter Horse
Smoked Fish
Salt (4)
Pottery (3)

* Female Merchant
Str: 5
Agi: 6
Int: 8
Cha: 7
Attribute Points: 4
Skill Points: 8
Weapon Points: 10
Health: 42/42
Riding: 2
Pathfinding: 1
Inventory Management: 3
Leadership: 3
Trade: 3
One Handed Weapons: 44
Two Handed Weapons: 18
Polearms: 18
Archery: 38
Crossbows: 21
Throwing: 18
Equipment:
Leather Jacket
Leather Boots
Winged Mace
Dagger
Hunting Bow
Arrows
Saddle Horse
Sumpter Horse
Smoked Fish
Salt (4)
Pottery (3)

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Well, that looks like it's about everything. Let me know if you notice any discrepencies - I went over the entire game with a fine-tooth comb for this info though, so I'm pretty sure it's complete.

Game on!

EDITS ~
5/May/2007: Changed description of khergit arrows to include "+1 Ammunition" - merchant quests coming soon! Thanks to shikamaru 1993 and Seff for pointing out these were missing. Also changed description on the Large Bag modifier.
9/May/2007: Added my shiny new trade routes map! I also changed the descriptions of each merchant to follow form with the new map - they now list what to buy/sell at the merchant, rather than what the merchant buys/sells. Enjoy!
29/July/2007: Added merchant quest and siege castle descriptions, and troop advancement chart. Also added some formatting.
31/July/2007: Added a section on character classes. Updated Marnid's description. Added Main Trade Route.
1/August/2007: Changed location of Main Trade Route. Added World Map Quest. Added printable version for download.