Tirso

"There are few of us who still care for the sick and ailing. With devout kisses, we bless the wounds of those who seek our protection, thus both we and they remain at the mercy of the Miracle. - Tirso"

Tirso is a Kisser of Wounds found in Albero.

He asks the Penitent One to bring him 6 Healing Herbs (quest); Bouquet of Thyme, Bouquet of Rosemary, Dried Clove, Incense Garlic, Olive Seeds, and Sooty Garlic. Each Herb delivered to Tirso will protect all of the Kissers through one of 6 Boss Events.

The 6 Bosses that are related to this quest are; Ten Piedad, Our Lady of the Charred Visage, Tres Angustias, Exposito, Melquiades, and Quirce. It is possible to give Tirso the Herbs in bulk; if you give 3 Herbs to Tirso at one time the Kissers will be protected for the next 3 Boss fights. 1 Herb is consumed for each Boss defeated.

The first reward for this quest is the Linen Cloth, which will either be given to the Penitent One in return for an Herb, or it will be found near the grave of the first Kisser who dies if the Penitent fails to deliver an Herb before defeating one of the six main game bosses. Graves are located to the right of the Church in Albero. Tears of Atonement are awarded for subsequent Herbs give to Tirso.

This quest has several possible outcomes based on the Penitent One's actions. These outcomes are primarily cosmetic and only reflect the number of Kissers that have died. The final check for this quest is upon the defeat of Quirce, the Boss of Wall of the Holy Prohibitions. If all of the Kissers survive the player will earn the Mediterranean Diet achievement by talking to Tirso. A Knot of Rosary Rope will be awarded to the player after the resolution of the quest whether they have delivered any Herbs to Tirso or not.

In order to protect the Kissers and earn the Mediterranean Diet Achievement the Penitent One must deliver one Herb for each Boss they plan to defeat on the path to defeating Quirce, including one for Quirce. This requires a minimum of 4 Herbs in normal gameplay, but may be reduced to 1 if the player uses the sequence breaking path through Mourning and Havoc to defeat Quirce as early as possible.

Giving Tirso all 6 Herbs and saving the Kissers is not required to obtain the Knot of Rosary Rope.

Giving Tirso all 6 Herbs is not required to save all of the Kissers.

If too many Kissers died, Tirso will leave Cvstodia.

## Trivia

* **Tirso** and the **Kissers of Wounds** are inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, who took care of, lived with, and befriended lepers. It is also said that he kissed them on the forehead without fear of being infected, hence the name given to this brotherhood.

## Achievements

Save all Kissers of Wounds.

Few remain here who can still employ it, but Tirso is my name.
There are few of us who still care for the sick and ailing.
 **Talking Again** | Time outside these walls passes by strangely, in sundowns we need not contemplate.
But if your penance happens to carry you under said skies, be so kind as to bring us some ingredients for our ointments.
 **After Giving All Herbs** | The Miracle has been merciful to us.
As long as this brotherhood has brothers, even if just one, there will be hope for the ill.
 ***Missing Description.*** | That which you carry with you... You have embraced...punishment, Penitent One. Is it your desire for the Miracle to keep you in mind more than the rest of us?
 ***Missing Description.*** | How many more trials must we overcome?
We will soon be reunited with the Punishment and with the punished on the way of the Old Processions, on the other side of the Dream.