The forests surrounding Apollonia house two hostile encampments that threaten local roads. The first is a small scout camp hidden in the southern ravine, populated by three lightly armored marauders. They favor short bows and hunting swords. Clearing this camp is straightforward: stalk the perimeter after dusk, stealth-kill the sentry, and finish the remaining two before they wake.
The second camp, perched along the eastern ridge toward Trosky Castle, poses a far greater threat. This fortified redoubt holds five seasoned deserters equipped with kettle hats, gambesons, and heavy polearms. Approaching them head-on often leads to Henry getting surrounded and overwhelmed by master strikes.
Bring bane poison or lullaby potions to tip the odds. Slip toward their cooking pot during the twilight shift between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, lace the stew, and wait in the brush. Within an hour, half the camp will collapse, allowing you to secure their chainmail and weaponry to sell back to traders.
