Horatio the Peasant, Quest in Gothic 1 Remake

Quest / Side Quest

Horatio the Peasant

Horatio the Peasant is a Side Quest in Chapter 1. Check starter, location, XP, rewards, involved NPCs, and walkthrough steps.

All Quests Updated Jun 8, 2026

Facts

Horatio the Peasant Details

Type
Side Quest
Chapter
Chapter 1
Camp
New Camp
Location
New Camp
Starter
Horatio
XP
0 XP
Involved NPCs
3 involved npcs
Walkthrough Steps
3 walkthrough

Player route

How to use Horatio the Peasant

Horatio the Peasant is a side quest quest check tied to New Camp. Open it when the journal name is blocking your route and you need starter, chapter, location, reward, or choice context. The values that matter here are chapter Chapter 1, starter Horatio, location New Camp, xp 0 XP. Useful connected entries include Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 and The Rice Lord. Open all quests or a connected route only when it helps the current save.

Best use

Use Horatio the Peasant as a Chapter 1 route check. Confirm chapter Chapter 1, starter Horatio, location New Camp, xp 0 XP before advancing a faction or chapter step; involved entries include Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 and The Rice Lord.

Safe move

Match the journal name, check the starter and route for Chapter 1, then save before a turn-in that changes faction, chapter, or reward state. Review Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 and The Rice Lord first.

Avoid this mistake

Do not rush the Horatio the Peasant turn-in if Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 and The Rice Lord is attached.

Plan with it, confirm in your save Use this quest for planning, then check your current save before buying, training, fighting, selling, or turning in anything risky.

Route decisions

Decide what to do with Horatio the Peasant

Use these rows before you spend LP, ore, time, or quest progress around this entry.

If you needCheckDo nextRisk
If you needBest use
Check

Check starter Horatio, location New Camp, and camp New Camp before scrolling deeper.

Do next

Use Horatio the Peasant as a Chapter 1 route check. Confirm chapter Chapter 1, starter Horatio, location New Camp, xp 0 XP before advancing a faction or chapter step; involved entries include Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 and The Rice Lord.

Open route
Risk

Do not rush the Horatio the Peasant turn-in if Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 and The Rice Lord is attached.

If you needSafe move
Check

Use the page for planning, then confirm the current save before committing.

Do next

Match the journal name, check the starter and route for Chapter 1, then save before a turn-in that changes faction, chapter, or reward state. Review Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 and The Rice Lord first.

Risk

Do not rush the Horatio the Peasant turn-in if Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 and The Rice Lord is attached.

If you needOpen next
Check

Use connected pages after the facts answer the immediate question.

Do next

Open all quests, then branch into map, quest, trainer, item, or build pages only if they match your current route.

Open route
Risk

No special risk if it matches your current save.

Route preset

Safe route preset for Horatio the Peasant

Follow the short preset when this entry is part of your current save route.

Quest route check

Planning the next safe step in Horatio the Peasant from chapter Chapter 1, starter Horatio, location New Camp, xp 0 XP.

  1. Match the exact journal name before following steps.
  2. Check the current quest state: chapter Chapter 1, starter Horatio, location New Camp, xp 0 XP.
  3. Open the involved route entries before the next hand-in: Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 and The Rice Lord.

Save before the next hand-in if Horatio the Peasant touches a faction, chapter step, or reward you care about.

Relations

Connected Routes

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Route Overview 4

The shortest path into this quest's chapter, starter, location, and reward context.

Walkthrough 3
Step 1 At the rice fields outside the New Camp speak with Horatio and ask if he can teach the hero to hit harder. He refuses until a reason is given Step 2 Go to the tavern at the dam and find Jeremiah in the back room. Ask him about Horatio ; he mentions Horatio's feud with the Rice Lord Step 3 Return to Horatio . Give as a reason that you will avenge him on the Rice Lord . He teaches the power-strike: +5 Strength permanent. The quest gr
Involved NPCs 3
Items 1
Rice Item
Locations 1
Related Routes 1

FAQ

Common Gothic 1 Remake Questions

What is Horatio the Peasant in Gothic 1 Remake?

Horatio the Peasant is a Side Quest in Chapter 1. Check starter, location, XP, rewards, involved NPCs, and walkthrough steps.

How current is this Horatio the Peasant page?

Check in your save: Useful for route planning, but confirm exact values in-game before committing a build.

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