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The First Crown
Pathfinder: Kingmaker

The First Crown

Walkthrough for 'The First Crown' quest in Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Chapter 6. Includes travel directions to Castle of Knives, enemy encounters, and Shyka's request.

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Walkthrough for 'The First Crown' quest in Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Chapter 6. Includes travel directions to Castle of Knives, enemy encounters, and Shyka's request.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Travel to Castle of Knives: Follow the path west, then northeast along the Pitax and Whisper Rivers until you reach the Castle of Knives landmark.
  2. 2
    A Pack of Alpha Worgs: Upon arrival, head north to find three Alpha Worgs. More will join the fight from the northeast. Use area-denial spells if needed, but warriors should suffice if casters are protected.
  3. 3
    Shyka’s Request: Continue north to ruins. Witness the Knurly Witch and Wriggling Man fight. Shyka intervenes and asks you to retrieve the shattered First Crown, promising aid against Nyrissa. Agreeing starts the quest 'The First Crown'.
  4. 4
    Redcaps and Mandragora:
  5. 5
    East of the ruins, near vine-choked stonework, find an Ancient Elven Bead (Perception 11).
  6. 6
    Continue east to face Redcap Tricksters. Some are initially visible, but more lurk. Use True Sight or similar if possible, otherwise protect casters. Loot a Token of the Dryad from a Redcap.
  7. 7
    Head east to a gate, then turn south. Scout ahead with stealth/invisibility. An Immense Mandragora and several Mandragora Swarms await.
  8. 8
    The swarms have high HP and inflict Strength drain. Use area-of-effect spells like Fireball or Firestorm. Tar Pool and Obsidian Flow have a chance to immobilize them (Reflex Save 20). Buff warriors significantly. Focus on swarms first.
  9. 9
    Defeat the swarms, then the Immense Mandragora. It has a lower Reflex Save (10) and is more susceptible to spells like Tar Pool/Obsidian Flow. It drops trinkets and a Tree Crest Comb.
  10. 10
    From the Mandragora area, head southwest to a crater guarded by Treants and Primal Treants.
Tips
  • Alpha Worgs are underpowered but can overwhelm if not managed.
  • Protect your casters during the Redcap encounter.
  • The Mandragora Swarms are dangerous due to Strength drain; prioritize eliminating them with spells.
  • The Immense Mandragora is less threatening than the swarms.
  • Completing 'The First Crown' quest provides aid against Nyrissa.
  • Loot includes: Ancient Elven Bead, Token of the Dryad, Tree Crest Comb.

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