Duchesses and Other Animals (Exotics Collectible) is a Strangers side mission in Red Dead Redemption 2 given by Algernon Wasp.
The mission becomes available after completing The Gilded Cage in the RDR2 Story Mode.
Duchesses and Other Animals (Exotics Collectible) Mission Walkthrough
Exotics are rare items that can be collected as part of the "Duchesses and Other Animals" mission. This is triggered by speaking to a colorful stranger called Algernon Wasp. He can be found inside a wrought-iron greenhouse in a backyard just north of Saint Denis, after you complete "The Gilded Cage" in Chapter 4.
After the cutscene where Algernon introduces himself, there are five stages available in sequence. For each of these, Algernon gives you a list of exotic items he would like you to retrieve for him. Once you have everything ticked off, take them back to the collector and he will reward you handsomely.
Duchesses and Other Animals - Part I
Algernon Wasp, a fashion designer and collector of exotic flora and fauna, asks for assistance in tracking down some rare items for several commissions.
Requested Items:
- 5 Little Egret Plumes
- 5 Reddish Egret Plumes
- 5 Snowy Egret Plumes
- 15 Lady of the Night Orchids
Reward: $110.00.
Duchesses and Other Animals - Part II
Algernon has another request for you at his shop.
Requested Items:
- 20 Heron Plumes
- 7 Lady Slipper Orchids
- 10 Moccasin Flower Orchids
Reward: $125.00.
Duchesses and Other Animals - Part III
Algernon Wasp asks you to collect some more Orchids and return them to him.
Requested Items:
- 25 Gator Eggs
- 3 Acuna's Star Orchids
- 7 Cigar Orchids
- 5 Ghost Orchids
Reward: $150.00.
Duchesses and Other Animals - Part IV
Wasp needs more orchids for a display cabinet that he is making for a girl in New York.
Requested Items:
- 30 Spoonbill Plumes
- 5 Night Scented Orchids
- 10 Rat Tail Orchids
- 5 Spider's Orchids
Reward: $175.00.
Duchesses and Other Animals - Part V
Having fallen for the Contessa, Algernon needs more orchids to woo her.
Requested Items:
- 5 Clamshell Orchids
- 5 Dragon's Mouth Orchids
- 5 Queen's Orchids
- 10 Sparrow's Egg Orchids
Reward: $200.00, Exotic Hat, Algernon's Revolver.
Duchesses and Other Animals (Exotics Collectible): Mission Info
- Mission Giver
Algernon Wasp - Mission Type Stranger Side Mission
- Location Saint Denis, north (Bayou Nwa, Lemoyne)
- Available After Mission (Story Mode)
- Rewards $760.00, Exotic Hat, Algernon's Revolver
- Unlocked Items
Algernon's Revolver - Featuring
Algernon's Revolver
- Notes This Stranger quest begins the Exotics Collectibles activity.