Guide to the Overgrown Pool area in Pathfinder: Kingmaker, covering the Feather Tokens quest, choices, and rewards including Greataxe +1 and Ring of Protection +2.
Walkthrough
- 1From the A Ford Across the Skunk River area, follow the Skunk River north and west to find the Overgrown Pool area.
- 2Head south from the northern end of the map to find Lumberjacks led by Corax confronting a Nixie named Melianse. This triggers the quest Feather Tokens.
- 3Option 1: Remain Neutral. Choose the [Neutral] dialogue option to let the lumberjacks and Melianse fight. Corax and his lumberjacks will likely win. After the fight, you can choose to attack the surviving lumberjacks (a [Chaotic Evil] action) or talk to Corax.
- 4If you choose to attack the lumberjacks, you can loot Corax for a Greataxe +1.
- 5If you choose to remain neutral and not attack, you can talk to Corax later to demand a reward of 45 XP and 400 gold.
- 6Option 2: Use Force. Choose the dialogue option _[Solve the problem with force] “You know what? To hells with it…”_ to attack either Melianse, the lumberjacks, or both. Attacking Melianse or the lumberjacks is [Neutral Evil], while attacking both is [Chaotic Evil]. This option yields experience and Corax's Greataxe +1.
- 7Option 3: Diplomacy. Choose the dialogue option _“What’s going on here?”_ to de-escalate the situation.
- 8Attempt to reason with the lumberjacks by choosing the dialogue option _[Try to reason with the loggers] “Listen to me, guys…”_. This involves passing skill checks: [Knowledge (World) 22], [Diplomacy 22], or [Intimidate 22] (a [Lawful Neutral] action). You can attempt multiple checks if one fails.
- 9After convincing the lumberjacks, negotiate with Melianse. You can try to intimidate her with an [Intimidate 25] check by saying _“Think of you situation, Melianse…”_ to make her free her captives.
- 10Alternatively, ask Melianse how to restore the trees. She will ask for feather tokens, initiating the quest Feather Tokens.
- 11Obtain feather tokens:
- 12Buy A Pouch of Feather Tokens from Bartholomew in the Lone House area (500 gold).
- 13Buy A Pouch of Feather Tokens from The Old Beldame in the Swamp Witch’s Hut area (500 gold, may require completing Gnarled Branches).
- 14Ask Tiressia (in the Swamp Witch’s Hut area) for feather tokens.
- 15Convince Corax to get the tokens himself via a [Diplomacy 25] check.
- 16Return to Melianse with the feather tokens.
- 17If you give Melianse the tokens yourself, you receive 300 XP.
- 18If you convinced Corax to send a lumberjack for the tokens, you receive 180 XP.
- 19After giving Melianse the tokens, agree to be her friend (a [Chaotic Good] action) for an additional 45 XP and a Ring of Protection +2.
- 20Talk to Corax to demand a reward of 45 XP and 400 gold.
Tips
- Buying feather tokens from Bartholomew in the Lone House area is often the easiest and most accessible option.
- The diplomatic approach, especially by obtaining feather tokens, offers the most rewards.
- Befriending Melianse is a [Chaotic Good] action that grants an additional reward.
- Greataxe +1 (from Corax, if chosen)
- 300 XP or 180 XP (for giving Melianse feather tokens)
- 45 XP + Ring of Protection +2 (for befriending Melianse)
- 45 XP + 400 gold (for resolving the dispute with Corax)
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