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The Rushlight Tournament: Chapter 5 War Of The River Kings
Pathfinder: Kingmaker

The Rushlight Tournament: Chapter 5 War Of The River Kings

Attend King Irovetti's tournament in pathfinder kingmaker. Find unique gear like Whimsy for 30,000 GP and the Ring of Circumstances for 370,000 GP.

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Attend King Irovetti's tournament in pathfinder kingmaker. Find unique gear like Whimsy for 30,000 GP and the Ring of Circumstances for 370,000 GP.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Travel east to Rushlight Fields, south of the Armag's barbarian hordes. Follow these directions: West, Southwest to A Ford Across the Skunk River, South (across Skunk River), Southwest, Northwest, Southwest to Ruined Watchtower, Southwest, Southwest, West to Verdant Chambers, Northwest, Southwest, West, Southwest, South, West to East Sellen River, North (follow river), North (across East Sellen River), Southwest to Rushlight Lake, South, Southwest, North.
  2. 2
    Upon arrival, you will be greeted by King Castruccio Irovetti. Your responses to him do not significantly impact the immediate situation. He will outline the tournament events: a fisher’s triathlon, a boasting contest, and a drunken melee. It is advised to avoid conflicts during your stay.
  3. 3
    Head northwest to find the Mivoni Blacksmith, a Trader. If Valerie is in your party, she may express interest in an item. The trader sells +4 weapons and armor, with weapons costing approximately 30,000 GP each. Notable items include Whimsy, a Shortbow +3 that can cast Hideous Laughter, and Ravena’s Embrace, an adamantine Full Plate +4.
  4. 4
    Continue east, then northeast to find a Magical Accessories Trader. A companion, possibly Octavia, may attempt to steal an item. You can choose to buy it for them (Lawful Good), reprimand her (Lawful Neutral), ignore it (Neutral), or assist in the theft (Chaotic Neutral). The merchant sells high-quality gear at a premium price. The Ring of Circumstances costs 370,000 GP and offers various stat boosts. Other items include a Ring of Protection +4, Belt of Physical Perfection +6, Headband of Mental Perfection +6, Amulet of Natural Armor +4, Cloak of Resistance +5, and Cloak of Resistance +6.
  5. 5
    The merchant also sells a Greater Belt of Perfect Components, which enhances 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level spells with Empowered and Extended effects. The Absolver’s Cloak, for good-aligned characters, provides bonuses to AC, Saving Throws, Persuasion, and AC against evil characters. The Castigator’s Cloak, for evil characters, offers similar bonuses to AC, Saving Throws, Intimidate, and attack/damage against shaken targets.
  6. 6
    Heading east from the Magical Accessories Trader, you may encounter a Drunk Bully. If you engage in a fight or mishandle the situation, King Irovetti will evict you from the tournament. To avoid eviction, you must either pay the bully 500 GP or succeed at an [Intimidate 25], [Bluff 25], or [Stealth 20] skill check.
Tips
  • Save your gold for the expensive, high-tier equipment offered by the tournament merchants.
  • Be mindful of your dialogue choices and skill checks during encounters to avoid being evicted from the tournament.
  • If Valerie is in your party, consider purchasing Whimsy or Ravena's Embrace from the Mivoni Blacksmith.
  • The Ring of Circumstances is a versatile item that can benefit any character, provided you can afford its high cost.

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