A Flower in the Swamp

Follow this guide to complete the 'A Flower in the Swamp' quest in Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Learn how to start the quest, find the rare flower, and defeat the Greater Enraged Owlbears.

Alright, let's get this quest, 'A Flower in the Swamp,' sorted out in Pathfinder: Kingmaker. First things first, you'll need to have claimed the Northern Narlmarches and gotten your village up to Community Rank III. Once that's done, head over to your village there and find an elf named Kimo Tavon. He's got a bit of a secret he'll hint at before asking for your help. Turns out, he's spotted this incredibly beautiful flower in the swamp and, admitting he's not exactly the most capable adventurer, wants you to grab it for him.

The flower you're looking for is in the area around the Swamp Witch's Hut. Hopefully, you've already dealt with that place, but if not, there's a linked guide for it. When you're ready, head back to the Swamp Witch's Hut area. From the hut itself, make your way towards the northeast part of the map, just a bit east of Tiressia. Keep heading southeast from there until you spot some bushes. You can actually walk right through them, and doing so will trigger a perception check. If you pass that, you'll get an Athletics check with a DC of 22. This check is key to revealing a hidden area.

Pro-Tip: Make a hard save right before you attempt that Athletics 22 check. It's always good to have a backup in case things go south, and you don't want to mess up a perfectly good adventure if you can help it!

Now, if you'd rather not rely on save scumming for the Athletics check, don't sweat it too much. The worst that happens if you fail is some minor injuries. However, beyond that point is where things get spicy. You'll run into three Greater Enraged Owlbears. These guys are tough, and together they present a significant challenge. For detailed strategies on fighting them, check out the linked guide, but here's a quick rundown: a tank with a really high Armor Class is your best friend here. If you don't have one, or even if you do, consider summoning some fodder with Animate Dead, blinding them with Glitterdust, and using Haste to buff your party's speed. It'll make a world of difference.

Once you've managed to take down all three of those owlbears, you'll finally be able to grab a sample of that rare flower from the bush located to the north. While you're in the area, don't forget to check the corpse to the east of the bush. It's got a Dueling Sword called Swordsman's Passion, which is worth a good 5,000 gold. After looting the bush for the Rare Bog Flower, head back to your village in the North Narlmarches. Give the flower to Kimo Tavon, and you'll be rewarded with 600 Experience and a Masterwork Longspear.

As a final step, Kimo will offer to build a workshop. Agree to it, and then make sure you construct Kimiel's Shop in your village. This will get him set up and ready for his new line of work.