When Algernon Wasp tasks Arthur Morgan with collecting rare orchids, bird plumes, and gator eggs in Red Dead Redemption 2's 'Duchesses And Other Animals' mission, it feels less like an adventure and more like a botanical boot camp. This eccentric stranger demands absurd quantities of exotic flora and fauna – 15 Lady of the Night Orchids? Seriously? – turning players into frustrated foragers scouring every swamp and forest from Saint Denis to Big Valley. Luckily, with strategic save-scumming and knowledge of prime farming spots, even the most tedious collection becomes manageable. After all, who wouldn't endure this madness for a snazzy new revolver and hat?
Plumes: Feather Farming 101
Why hunt across multiple regions when one magical wetland above Saint Denis spawns every plume-needed bird? This marshy paradise eliminates travel headaches - just bring your best sniper rifle. Don't see enough egrets or spoonbills? Sleep at a campfire or save-quit-reload to force respawns. Quality-conscious players can relax too: one plume drops per bird regardless of carcass rating. Feel free to go full avian apocalypse with repeaters!
Orchid Odyssey: Location Hotspots
- Lady Of The Night Orchid:
Why suffer incomplete spawns near Kanassa River? Pick available orchids → fast travel away → save/quit → return later. Repeat until Algernon's insane 15-flower quota is met.
- Lady Slipper Orchid:
Black Bone Forest near the Trapper yields 5 reliably. Need 7? Fast travel elsewhere and return - scouring all West Elizabeth wastes precious gaming hours.
- Gator Eggs:
Crawdad Willies near Shady Belle offers egg clusters while alligators oddly ignore theft. Are they terrible parents or just sleepy? Either way, exploit their negligence!
| Orchid Type | Prime Location | Quantity Needed | Pro Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moccasin Flower | West of Van Horn | 7 | Search under "R" in New Hanover map text |
| Acuna's Star | Plume farming wetland | 5 | Two birds, one stone location! |
| Ghost Orchid | Southern Crawdad Willies | 5 | Shares zone with gator eggs |
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Can orchids grow elsewhere? Technically yes, but why play hide-and-seek across five states when fast travel respawn tricks exist?
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What's the weirdest part? Alligators watching calmly as you steal their future offspring. Parenting fail or programming oversight?
Selling Leftover Exotics
Completed Algernon's demands but still drowning in feathers and petals? Fences happily buy extras! Turn those 37 surplus plumes into $150+ - poetic justice for all that save-scumming.
FAQ
Q: Do animal spawns change daily?
A: Nope! They're random per session. Save-quit-reload reshuffles spawns instantly.
Q: Can I use explosives for plume hunting?
A: Yes, but expect 'M' rated feathers. Quality doesn't affect plume count!
Q: Why 15 Lady of the Night Orchids?
A: Algernon either owns a perfume empire or tests player sanity. Both seem plausible.
Q: Fast travel essential?
A: Absolutely. Without it, this mission would take longer than Arthur's beard growth cycle.
Q: Best weapon for plume birds?
A: Bolt-action rifle for clean kills or repeater for feathery fireworks shows!