How to Find Prince Nicolai Ironfist in Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven / 09 Jun 2021

The “Find and Return Prince Nicolai” quest is one of the main quests in Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven. It’s triggered when you interact with Prince Nicolai at Castle Ironfist and he decides to join your party out of boredom with royal life.

Prince Nicolai will confide his plot to escape from the castle to your party. He’ll join your team, even if you’re not interested in having him. However, Nicolai will leave your party the first time you rest after he joins.

Nicolai’s disappearance affects your progress in the game. After he leaves, you won’t be permitted inside Castle Ironfist until you find and return Nicolai. This means that any pending quests you received from Wilbur Humphrey will be on hold until Nicolai is back.

You can choose to avoid this quest or only initiate it when you’re ready, provided you haven’t already triggered the ‘Bored’ dialogue with Nicolai. Avoid clicking on “Bored” until you’re prepared to undertake the quest. When you complete it, Nicolai will say he “owes you a favor,” suggesting he’ll help you with a later quest. However, it’s important to note that he’ll assist you whether or not he escaped.

Understanding the Circus’ Tour Schedule

Nicolai can be found at the Circus, which appears at different times of the year. Here is the Circus’s schedule:

Blackshire:

From March 28 to April 27

Bootleg Bay:

From November 28 to December 27

Mire of the Damned:

From July 28 to August 27

The Circus’ tents are set up all year round, so you can scout out the locations in advance.

Finding and Returning Prince Nicolai

When the Circus is available and in the right location based on the in-game date, you should click on the main tent. You’ll get a dialogue choice with Prince Nicolai. He will then accompany you without any issues, and you can return him home. Once Nicolai is back at Castle Ironfist, Wilbur Humphrey will resume interactions with your party.

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