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Thorn Ford
Pathfinder: Kingmaker

Thorn Ford

Navigate Thorn Ford in Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Discover the Stag Lord's right-hand man, Akiros, and face Kressle. Learn how to obtain Svetlana's Ring and Written Orders.

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Navigate Thorn Ford in Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Discover the Stag Lord's right-hand man, Akiros, and face Kressle. Learn how to obtain Svetlana's Ring and Written Orders.

Walkthrough
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    Travel to Thorn Ford: From Oleg’s Trading Post, follow these directions: South, Southeast, West, South, South, Southwest to reach a landmark north of the Ancient Tomb, then Southwest, Southwest, Southwest, Northwest. Alternatively, from Pine Patch: Northwest, Southwest (to Thorn River edge), Northwest, Northwest.
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    Explore the Area: Upon arrival at the northern end, head east. Pass a [Perception 6] check to find an Ancient Rostlandic Coin in a tree stump. Return west, then head southeast across a river. Go east along the southern river edge to the eastern edge of the area, then turn south to find a lootable sack.
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    Encounter Akiros and Kressle: Continue south along the eastern edge to reach the bandit camp. You will meet Akiros Insmort, the Stag Lord’s lieutenant. He will admonish Kressle and then address you.
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    Dialogue Options:
    • You can attack immediately to skip dialogue.
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    Respond with “And just what do you want to talk about?” to engage Akiros. He will argue for the Stag Lord’s legitimacy.
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    Good Alignment: Choose the [Requires Good] response to point out the Stag Lord is the “wrong leader.” Akiros will flee, and Kressle will initiate a fight.
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    Other Alignments/Choices: [Lawful Good], [Chaotic Good], [Neutral], [Neutral Evil] responses also cause Akiros to flee and Kressle to fight.
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    Resolving with Kressle:
    • If you chose the [Requires Good] response or are Good-aligned, Kressle will abandon the Stag Lord after Akiros flees, giving you Svetlana’s Ring and asking you to return it. This is the only way to spare Svetlana's designated person.
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    If you did not choose the [Requires Good] response or are not Good-aligned, Kressle will initiate combat.
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    Battle Kressle: If combat ensues, focus on Kressle, who wields masterwork dual axes. Use debilitating spells like _Color Spray_ or _Hideous Laughter_ on her, and _Sleep_ for grouped bandits.
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    Looting the Camp: After the encounter, loot Kressle and her bandits. Kressle carries Masterwork Hand Axes, Studded Leather +1, and Svetlana’s Wedding Ring. Loot a crate for Written Orders (leading to the objective in the Stolen Land quest) and the Recipe: Sweet Pancakes.
Tips
  • The Ancient Tomb is a more promising first target than Thorn Ford due to distance and other factors.
  • The [Perception 6] check to find the Ancient Rostlandic Coin is near the start of the area.
  • Kressle is the most dangerous target in combat; prioritize eliminating her.
  • The Written Orders reveal an abandoned house the Stag Lord wanted his goons to burn down, marking your next objective in the Stolen Land quest.
  • Right-click the Recipe: Sweet Pancakes in your inventory and select “Copy Recipe” to learn it for camping buffs.
  • 189 XP
  • Svetlana’s Wedding Ring (if resolved peacefully with a Good-aligned protagonist)
  • Masterwork Hand Axes (from Kressle)
  • Studded Leather +1 (from Kressle)
  • Written Orders
  • Recipe: Sweet Pancakes

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