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Troll Trouble: Renowned Explorer
Pathfinder: Kingmaker

Troll Trouble: Renowned Explorer

Complete walkthrough for the Renowned Explorer quest in Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Learn how to save Jubilost, pass skill checks, and recruit him to help find the troll's lair.

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Complete walkthrough for the Renowned Explorer quest in Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Learn how to save Jubilost, pass skill checks, and recruit him to help find the troll's lair.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head to the A Ford Across the Skunk River area southwest of your capital. This area is accessible from Tuskdale by traveling Northwest, then Southwest.
  2. 2
    Upon arrival, follow the road northwest until you encounter a gnome. Approach him to trigger the quest.
  3. 3
    You will find Jubilost and other gnomes fighting kobolds in the river. Defeat the Kobold Sentinels and Kobold Archers.
  4. 4
    More kobolds will appear on the northern bank, and their leader, King Tartuk, will appear on the cliffs across the river. Defeat these kobolds, including the Kobold Sniper.
  5. 5
    After the second wave of kobolds is defeated, Tartuk will retreat, and Jubilost's cart will be threatened by the river. Interact with the cart to start an Illustrated Book Episode.
  6. 6
    To save the cart, you must first succeed at a skill check: Mobility 15. If this fails, the subsequent check's DC increases.
  7. 7
    Next, you must pass a Lore (Nature) 10 check to calm the ponies. If you fail this, you cannot save the cart.
  8. 8
    If successful, you will have three options to pull the cart out: Lore (Nature) 19, Athletics 20, or Charisma 15. If you previously tied a rope, a Strength 14 option is also available. Choose the option your party is most likely to succeed at.
  9. 9
    After saving the cart, speak with Jubilost. Engage in dialogue, asking about his fame, his presence, the dwarven outpost, and your shared goal of finding the troll's lair.
  10. 10
    If you saved his wagon, Jubilost will agree to travel with you. If not, you will need to find the ruins yourself and then return to him.

Jubilost's Role:

  • Jubilost is an Alchemist, functioning as a ranged support character.
  • He can be trained for Trickery but has a slower arcane spell progression.
  • He can be appointed as your Treasurer.
  • Recruitment of Jubilost as a companion.
  • Access to Jubilost's unique Alchemist abilities and potential as Treasurer.
  • Progress in the main questline towards finding the troll's lair.

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