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Forsaken Mound: Chapter Along The Cold Trail
Pathfinder: Kingmaker

Forsaken Mound: Chapter Along The Cold Trail

Navigate the Forsaken Mound in Pathfinder: Kingmaker's 'Along the Cold Trail' chapter. Learn the quickest path and optional checks for maximum experience.

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Navigate the Forsaken Mound in Pathfinder: Kingmaker's 'Along the Cold Trail' chapter. Learn the quickest path and optional checks for maximum experience.

Alright, let's get through the Forsaken Mound on the way to the Kellid Barbarian Camp. This part of the 'Along the Cold Trail' chapter is handled through an Illustrated Book Episode, and thankfully, it's a pretty straightforward one. You don't *need* to pass any specific checks to finish it, but there are opportunities to snag some extra experience if you want to go a little off the beaten path.

Walkthrough
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    The Quickest Route: To get through this section with minimal fuss, you'll want to choose the following options when presented: _“We said the word given to us by the Defaced Sister.”_ followed by _“…moved ahead down the corridor.”_ This bypasses most of the optional content and gets you moving.
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    Optional Experience Checks: While the quickest route is fine, if you're aiming for maximum experience, there are a few checks you can make. You might encounter options related to cleaning mold off walls, which can trigger a [Knowledge (World)] check. There's also a [Lore (Nature)] or [Perception] check available. Passing these will net you some extra experience points.
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    Examining the Sister's Body: You'll also have the option to _“…examined the body of the Sister.”_ This triggers a [Knowledge (Arcana) 25] check. Whether you pass or fail this, you'll still progress.
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    Final Check and Reward: Towards the end, there might be an optional [Lore (Religion)] check. Again, this is purely for extra experience and not required to finish the episode. Regardless of whether you pass or fail the [Knowledge (Arcana)] check or any other optional checks, completing this Illustrated Book Episode will reward you with the **Cyclops Incense Burner**.
Tips
  • Don't feel pressured to take every optional check. The main goal is to complete the episode and get the Cyclops Incense Burner.
  • The experience gained from these checks, while nice, isn't usually critical for your overall progression. Focus on the main path if you're in a hurry.
  • The directions to reach the Forsaken Mound from the Kellid Barbarian Camp are: West, South, South, Southeast, East.
  • Cyclops Incense Burner

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