I cant find the key

[SilverSnake]

Just started this game and i got to the village and must find a key to free a girl. I got to the basement and got the generator running.
It seems that i must find a key... but i cant find it in the basement... am i missing something?

Grateful for help please.

[~S.A.S~xDeathoRx]

The key is inside in barrel....You break the barrel with hammer

[Elengond]

Or axe