The phrase "For Whom the Bell Tolls" refers to both a famous novel by Ernest Hemingway and a main quest in the video game Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD 2), but they are distinct in content and context.
For Whom the Bell Tolls (Novel by Ernest Hemingway)
- The novel, published in 1940, is set during the Spanish Civil War in 1937 and follows Robert Jordan, an American volunteer fighting for the Republican side against the Fascist Nationalists.
- Robert Jordan is tasked with blowing up a strategically important bridge to aid the Republican offensive.
- The story explores themes of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of war, including Jordan's relationship with María and his interactions with guerrilla fighters like Pablo and Pilar.
- The novel ends with Jordan injured and awaiting his fate after the successful destruction of the bridge.
- The title is derived from John Donne's Meditation 17, emphasizing the interconnectedness of humanity.
- It is considered one of Hemingway’s best works and a classic of 20th-century literature
For Whom the Bell Tolls (Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Quest)
- In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is a main quest that occurs after the protagonist Henry and Hans Capon are imprisoned following a brawl at a wedding.
- Hans Capon is sentenced to death for poaching, and Henry must save him before the execution, which is time-limited to twelve bell rings.
- The quest involves tasks like working in the castle, sneaking around, curing Captain Thomas who can vouch for Hans, and completing various optional objectives to gain access and resources.
- It is a complex, puzzle-like quest requiring stealth, interaction with NPCs, and managing time effectively to prevent Hans’s execution.
- The quest is set in Trosky Castle and involves characters such as Guardian Kroupa, Blacksmith Osina, and Cook Fanka
In summary, "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is both a literary work about the Spanish Civil War and a significant quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 involving rescue and survival within a medieval castle setting. The former is a novel by Hemingway, while the latter is a gameplay mission inspired by the phrase but unrelated in story.
