The Hero of Kendrickstone – Loyalty-Related Achievements and More

This guide contains multiple playthroughs to get the loyalty achievements (Honor and Steel, Coin and Shadow, and Wisdom and Fire). Auch, there is a playthrough in order to get the Self-Taught achievement. The only achievements that won’t be covered here are the Best Solution, Black Clad, Chaotic Evil, Starting Wealth, and Lawful Good achievements, as other guides detail how to obtain them. In regards to the Phat Lute, Fistfighting Minigame, and Hopeless Romantic achievements, ICH’ll make a separate section on how to obtain them.

First Playthrough

This playthrough will take us on the rogue path, serving under William of Hallowford.

Kapitel Eins

I’ll use my thieving skills to strike from the shadows.
Das „puny woman-thing“ will be the dragon’s doom.
Isobel
Because my monarch will reward me richly for it.

Kapitel Zwei

The shepherd’s hut where you were born and raised, and where your parents died.
Someone for tyrants to fear, an enemy of evil things.
(Leistung – Leaving Home)
I wave back, but I keep my distance.
Comfortably. I get a small private room and some hearty fare. [8 silvers]
I try to run and lose them in the forest.
NEIN. She attacked me and she deserves to die for it.
„I’m looking to become an adventurer-for-hire.“
„I’ll need to think about it.“
„Sicher, I’d like that.“
Stay silent and keep to yourself.

Kapitel drei

I don’t want to serve anyone! I’ll find an inn to stay at.
Ich renne! This man clearly means me harm!
I run and try to lose them in the streets.
„Wer bist du?“
„That’s actually a pretty clever way to do business.“
„What’s this about a writ of protection?“
„Where am I?“
I ask where I might find a good inn.
I don’t need any more directions.
„I might be interested in that.“
Follow William of Hallowford and enter his service.
(Leistung – Legitimate Business)

Kapitel vier

I like my comforts, but I am careful in how much I spend on them. [20 Silber]
I roam the taverns, looking for attractive companionship.
„What’s the problem?“
„Why can’t the Knights of Kendrickstone handle it?“
I think I will do some shopping.
I buy the lionmilk. [30 Silber]
Sneak into the fortress forge and steal a piece of armor.
I go after the razorclaw.
„I’ll fight with you.“
NEIN. I’ll keep to the shadows and look for a way to strike a killing blow.
(Leistung – The Razor’s Edge)
I opt for the equipment.
Ja.

Kapitel Fünf

(Leistung – Schurke)
I deserve some nice things, and I don’t hesitate to buy them. [100 Silber]
I buy a book or two, and do some studying. [60 Silber]
A Merchant’s Guide to the Concordat, a book about trade routes and markets.
„What do you want me to do?“
„Ja.“
„When do you want this done?“
Look around Lord Berwick’s estate for another way in.
I go through the postern gate.
I search for the chalice.
The chalice is my first priority.
I find a way to sneak past Lord Berwick’s guards.
„I want the chalice.“
(Leistung – Grand Cup)
„I want answers.“
„Egal, just get out of here!“
„I want to become an associate.“

Kapitel sechs

I can afford to spend a little bit on comfort. [60 Silber]
I buy a book or two, and do some studying. [120 Silber]
A Survey of the Forest Ruins, a scholarly work on the remnants of the Flowering Court.
„Why would they do that?“
„What is this research anyway?“
„What do you need me to do?“
„I’ll go right away.“
I’ll see what the market has to offer.
I buy the potion.
I move forward carefully and investigate.
Eigentlich, I’ve got a cunning plan to stop the bandits.
Slay the attacking bandits stealthily.
„What happens if you take her to Kendrickstone?“
„Why would it be risky?“
„We should be merciful. Leave her here to wake up.“
I stay back, and wait for the footsteps to subside.
I try to approach via stealth.
(Leistung – A Magical Place)
„No trouble worth mentioning.“
„I’ll take one of the magic rings.“
The ring of the scholar.
„I was just doing what any decent person would do.“
(Leistung – Coin and Shadow)

Kapitel sieben

He was better off as an adventurer than a lord.
Not a chance. They’ll destroy all I’ve gained here.
„What’s William of Hallowford’s plan?“
„Can we make our own bandit disguise?“
„How exactly am I going to get a disguise and password?“
„Egal, let’s hear someone else’s plan.“
„I would like to hear Dame Mildred’s plan.“
„Kendrick Giant-Slayer’s sword?“
„I want to hear some of the other plans.“
„What is Master Isan’s idea?“
„I want to hear about your plan, Your Grace.“
„How would I fool the bandit sentries, Euer Gnaden?“
„Was passiert danach, Euer Gnaden?“
„I’m ready to choose a plan.“
The crime lord’s plan.

Kapitel acht

Sneak up and incapacitate the bandit.
„Why does Milius hate Kendrickstone so much?“
„Was ist mit dir? Why do you hate Kendrickstone?“
„Then why do you support Milius if he plans to destroy Kendrickstone?“
(Leistung – D20 Diplomacy)

Kapitel neun

I try to sneak in through the front.
I keep to the shadows and sneak to the mage’s tent.
I knife the wizard in his sleep.
(Leistung – The Hero of Kendrickstone)

Epilog

„What about the bandit who helped me?“
„I want that particular prisoner let go.“
„Let the prisoners repair the damage they have done with hard labor.“
„I would like an official position in the city.“

Second Playthrough

This playthrough will take us on the no mentor path, effectively obtaining the self-taught achievement.

Kapitel Eins

A bard’s trickery is my weapon. I’ll fast-talk him to his doom.
The stupid dragon doesn’t even know I’m a woman!
Joan
To free the dragon’s human slaves.

Kapitel Zwei

An austere inn room, paid for by your nightly performances.
I yearn to strike out on my own and be a hero to others.
(Leistung – Leaving Home)
I’ll return the man’s friendly greeting, Natürlich!
„Are the roads not safe right now?“
„How much farther is it to Kendrickstone?“
„Safe travels, friend.“
Comfortably. I get a small private room and some hearty fare. [8 silvers]
Maybe I could stall them with words while I think of a plan?
Ja. The fight is over, and the bandit needs our help.
„I want to find my own way in the big city.“
„I’ll need to think about it.“
„Sicher, I’d like that.“
Stay silent and keep to yourself.

Kapitel drei

I don’t want to serve anyone! I’ll find an inn to stay at.
I pretend to look for papers while I think of a plan.
„Wer bist du?“
„Ich verstehe. So safety in this town has to be bought.“
„What’s this about a writ of protection?“
„Where am I?“
I ask where I might find a good inn.
I don’t need any more directions.
„What kind of ‚Dienstleistungen?'“
Follow the directions to the Blazing Sword Inn.

Kapitel vier

Offering my services as an in-house poet to the wealthy.
I rent a bed in the common room and eat modestly. [25 Silber]
I roam the taverns, looking for attractive companionship.
Handsome young men.
I’m looking for a good time and to give others a good time too.
„What’s the problem?“
„Is there a reward?“
„Why can’t the Knights of Kendrickstone handle it?“
I think I will do some shopping.
I buy the sling. [50 Silber]
Request an audience with the Baroness.
„Are you sure the beast is a razorclaw?“
„How should I fight a razorclaw?“
„Is it true that you were once an adventurer?“
„No questions, my lady.“
I go after the razorclaw.
„What’s your plan?“
„I’ll fight with you.“
NEIN. It’s best if I attack from range.
(Leistung – The Razor’s Edge)
I take the money.
„I don’t mind at all.“

Kapitel Fünf

Offering my services an in-house poet to the wealthy.
I rent out a small room and eat well. [150 Silber]
I roam the taverns, looking for attractive companionship.
I want to make others happy, if only for a night.
I’ll buy a new writ. [50 Silber]
„I’m getting paid for this, Rechts?“
„What do you want me to do?“
„Ja.“
„When do you want this done?“
Buy equipment before the shops close.
I’ll get a blessing. [50 Silber]
I go through the front gate and bluff my way through the guards.
I search for the chalice.
The chalice is my first priority.
I retreat and report my failure in the morning.

Kapitel sechs

Offering my services as an in-house poet to the wealthy.
I rent a bed in the common room and eat modestly. [75 Silber]
I roam the taverns, looking for attractive companionship.
Mutual pleasure, but no commitment.
I’ll buy a new writ. [100 Silber]
„Why are you leaving?“
„Where are you headed?“
„Aren’t you worried about bandits on the road?“
„Couldn’t you have told me a bit earlier?“
„In Ordnung, I’ll go pack my things.“
„There had to be a good reason if the knights were behind it.“
„I’ll be getting paid for this, Rechts?“
„What is this research anyway?“
„What do you need me to do?“
„I’ll go right away.“
I’ll see what the market has to offer.
I buy the potion.
I move forward carefully and investigate.
Eigentlich, I’ve got a cunning plan to stop the bandits.
Try to bluff the bandits.
I defend the cart and the people sheltering behind it.
I stay back, and wait for the footsteps to subside.
I disguise myself as one of the bandits.
(Leistung – A Magical Place)
„I ran into some trouble, but avoided it.“
„Recommend me to Duke Leofric in your report.“
(Leistung – Local Hero)
Ja. I would like to stay here.
(Leistung – Self-Taught)

Kapitel sieben

The Duke did much good as a hero. I seek to follow his example.
Only if it will prevent mass suffering.
„I would like to hear Dame Mildred’s plan.“
„I want to hear some of the other plans.“
„What is Master Isan’s idea?“
„Let’s hear some other plans.“
„What’s William of Hallowford’s plan?“
„Egal, let’s hear someone else’s plan.“
„I want to hear about your plan, Your Grace.“
„I’m ready to choose a plan.“
The Duke’s plan.
„Thank you for your gift, Your Grace.“

Kapitel acht

Lure the bandit to me, and then knock him out.
„Why does Milius hate Kendrickstone so much?“
„Was ist mit dir? Why do you hate Kendrickstone?“
„Then why do you support Milius if he plans to destroy Kendrickstone?“
(Leistung – DC20 Diplomacy)

Kapitel neun

„What’s the plan?“
„Who’s in command?“
I bluff the patrol.
„In Ordnung, I’ll stay here.“
(Leistung – The Hero of Kendrickstone)

Epilog

„What about Milius Black-Clad himself, Euer Gnaden?“
„Let the prisoners repair the damage they have done with hard labor.“
„I wish for a house to call my own.“

Third Playthrough

This playthrough will take us on the knight path, serving under Dame Mildred.

Kapitel Eins

A bard’s trickery is my weapon. I’ll fast-talk him to his doom.
The stupid dragon doesn’t even know I’m a woman!
Sybil
To protect the nearby city the Dragon-King attacks regularly.

Kapitel Zwei

An austere inn room, paid for by your nightly performances.
I yearn to strike out on my own and be a hero to others.
(Leistung – Leaving Home)
I’ll return the man’s friendly greeting, Natürlich!
„Are the roads not safe right now?“
„How much farther is it to Kendrickstone?“
„Safe travels, friend.“
Comfortably. I get a small private room and some hearty fare. [8 silvers]
Maybe I could stall them with words while I think of a plan?
Ja. The fight is over, and the bandit needs our help.
„I seek a worthy master to take service with.“
„I’m definitely interested.“
„Sicher, I’d like that.“
Talk to Dame Mildred.
„What’s it like being a Knight of Kendrickstone?“
„You’re right.“
„Are the roads usually this unsafe?“
„Where are you from, wie auch immer?“
„I’ve no more questions.“

Kapitel drei

I’ll go to the keep and enter Dame Mildred’s service.
I tell him the truth. I have no idea what he’s talking about.
Maybe I could talk them out of robbing me.
„Wer bist du?“
„Ich verstehe. So safety in this town has to be bought.“
„What’s this about a writ of protection?“
„Where am I?“
I ask how to get to the keep.
I don’t need any more directions.
„What kind of ‚Dienstleistungen?'“
Go to the keep.
(Leistung – La Belle Dame de Sonnemerci)

Kapitel vier

I like my comforts, but I am careful how much I spend on them. [20 Silber]
I spend my time in the keep’s library, studying history and literature.
(Leistung – Barde)
„What’s the problem?“
„Why can’t the Knights of Kendrickstone handle it?“
I think I will do some shopping.
I buy the lionmilk. [30 Silber]
Request an audience with the Baroness.
„Are you sure the beast is a razorclaw?“
„How should I fight a razorclaw?“
„Is it true that you were once an adventurer?“
„No questions, my lady.“
I go after the razorclaw.
„What’s your plan?“
„I’ll fight with you.“
Ja. I’ll charge in with my weapon too!
(Leistung – The Razor’s Edge)
I opt for the equipment.

Kapitel Fünf

I like my comforts, but I am careful in how much I spend on them. [40 Silber]
I entertain in the taverns for some extra money.
I’ll buy a new writ. [50 Silber]
„What do you want me to do?“
„Ja.“
„When do you want this done?“
Buy equipment before the shops close.
I’ll get a blessing. [50 Silber]
I go through the front gate and bluff my way through the guards.
I search for proof that Lord Berwick is involved in smuggling.
I search for the chalice.
The chalice is my first priority.
I immediately step out and confront Lord Berwick openly.
I bluff Lord Berwick and his guards into surrendering.
„I want the chalice.“
(Leistung – Grand Cup)
„I want answers.“
„I want you to come with me. You’re under arrest for smuggling.“
„I’m loyal to the Knights of Kendrickstone, and no amount of money can change that.“
„I want the gold.“

Kapitel sechs

(Leistung – Barde)
My personal comfort is my highest priority. Price is no object. [150 Silber]
I entertain in the taverns for some extra money.
„There had to be a good reason if the knights were behind it.“
„What is this research anyway?“
„What do you need me to do?“
„I’ll go right away.“
I’ll see what the market has to offer.
I buy the potion.
I move forward carefully and investigate.
Eigentlich, I’ve got a cunning plan to stop the bandits.
Try to bluff the bandits.
„Best to take her prisoner then.“
I stay back, and wait for the footsteps to subside.
I disguise myself as one of the bandits.
(Leistung – A Magical Place)
„There wasn’t anything I couldn’t handle.“
„I’ll take one of the magic rings.“
The ring of the warrior.
(Leistung – Barde)
(Leistung – Kämpfer)
(Leistung – Honor and Steel)

Kapitel sieben

The Duke did much good as a hero. I seek to follow his example.
Only if it will prevent mass suffering.
„I would like to hear Dame Mildred’s plan.“
„Kendrick Giant-Slayer’s sword?“
„I want to hear some of the other plans.“
„What is Master Isan’s idea?“
„What’s William of Hallowford’s plan?“
„Can we make our own bandit disguise?“
„How exactly am I going to get a disguise and password?“
„Egal, let’s hear someone else’s plan.“
„I want to hear about your plan, Your Grace.“
„How would I fool the bandit sentries, Euer Gnaden?“
„Was passiert danach, Euer Gnaden?“
„I’m ready to choose a plan.“
The knight’s plan.
„I’d be honored.“

Kapitel acht

I declare that I seek Kendrick Giant-Slayer’s sword.
Try to push the stone to the side.
The wounded man.
The merchant.
I rescue Dame Mildred.
(Leistung – +1 Keen Shortsword)

Kapitel neun

Get Dame Mildred to clear me a path through.
I get out of the way!
I try to cut him down!
(Leistung – The Hero of Kendrickstone)

Epilog

„The law should stand. Hang them all.“
„I wish for a house to call my own.“

Fourth Playthrough

This playthrough will take us on the wizard path, serving under Isan of Korilandis.

Kapitel Eins

I am a powerful wizard who will best the dragon with a mighty ice spell.
„This woman dares, foul dragon!“
Artemisia
To protect the nearby city the Dragon-King attacks regularly.

Kapitel Zwei

The village sanctuary, where you sheltered last night from a magic-fearing mob.
Marveling at the power I had within me.
I’ll seek out a master wizard to teach me how to use my magic for good.
(Leistung – Leaving Home)
I’ll return the man’s friendly greeting, Natürlich!
„Are the roads not safe right now?“
„How much farther is it to Kendrickstone?“
„Safe travels, friend.“
Modestly. A bed in the common room and some hot food will do. [4 silvers]
I’ll shield myself with my magic.
NEIN. It’s too dangerous to linger.
„I seek a worthy master to take service with.“
„I’ll need to think about it.“
„Sicher, I’d like that.“
Stay silent and keep to yourself.

Kapitel drei

I’ll go to the wizard’s tower, to see if its inhabitant might hire me.
I tell him the truth. I have no idea what he’s talking about.
Maybe magic might help me.
„Wer bist du?“
„Ich verstehe. So safety in this town has to be bought.“
„What’s this about a writ of protection?“
„Where am I?“
I ask directions to the wizard’s tower.
I don’t need any more directions.
„What kind of ‚Dienstleistungen?'“
Go to the wizard’s tower.
„I seek a master to teach me the arts of magic.“
I show off my magic in the hope of impressing Isan.
(Leistung – The Path to Power)
(Leistung – Zauberer)

Kapitel vier

I like my comforts, but I am careful in how much I spend on them. [20 Silber]
I browse the open parts of Isan’s library.
A Study of Ancient Ruins, notes on the Flowering Court.
„What’s the problem?“
„Why can’t the Knights of Kendrickstone handle it?“
I think I will do some shopping.
I buy the lionmilk. [30 Silber]
I go after the razorclaw.
„What’s your plan?“
„I’ll fight with you.“
NEIN. I’ll hang back and blast the beast with magic.
(Leistung – The Razor’s Edge)
I take the money.

Kapitel Fünf

I like my comforts, but I am careful in how much I spend on them. [40 Silber]
I browse the open parts of Isan’s library.
I’ll buy a new writ. [50 Silber]
„What do you want me to do?“
„Ja.“
„When do you want this done?“
Buy equipment before the shops close.
I buy the sling. [100 Silber]
I go through the front gate and bluff my way through the guards.
Forget words. I put the guards to sleep with my magic.
I find the amulet for Master Isan.
I search for the chalice.
I’d love to stay, but I don’t have any time to lose.
I retreat and report my failure in the morning.

Kapitel sechs

(Leistung – Zauberer)
I can afford to spend a little bit on comfort. [60 Silber]
I browse the open parts of Isan’s library.
I’ll buy a new writ. [100 Silber]
„There had to be a good reason if the knights were behind it.“
„What is this research anyway?“
„What do you need me to do?“
„I’ll go right away.“
I’ll see what the market has to offer.
I buy the potion.
I give whatever’s up ahead a wide berth.
I stay back, and wait for the footsteps to subside.
I use magic.
(Leistung – A Magical Place)
„I ran into some trouble, but avoided it.“
(Leistung – Wisdom and Fire)
„I’ll take one of the magic rings.“
The ring of the envoy.

Kapitel sieben

The Duke did much good as a hero. I seek to follow his example.
Only if it will prevent mass suffering.
„What is Master Isan’s idea?“
„Do I want to know why the book is called that?“
„How do I get to this book?“
„Let’s hear some other plans.“
„I would like to hear Dame Mildred’s plan.“
„Kendrick Giant-Slayer’s sword?“
„I want to hear some of the other plans.“
„What’s William of Hallowford’s plan?“
„Can we make our own bandit disguise?“
„How exactly am I going to get a disguise and password?“
„Egal, let’s hear someone else’s plan.“
„I want to hear about your plan, Your Grace.“
„How would I fool the bandit sentries, Euer Gnaden?“
„Was passiert danach, Euer Gnaden?“
„I’m ready to choose a plan.“
The Court Wizard’s plan.
„I’ll do it.“

Kapitel acht

Trigger the traps with magic.
I bend the tome to my will.
(Leistung – +4 to Spellcraft)

Kapitel neun

I unravel the enchantment cautiously.
I unravel the enchantment as quickly as possible.
I try to sever the enchantment!
I save Milius Black-Clad.
(Leistung – The Hero of Kendrickstone)

Epilog

„What about Milius Black-Clad himself, Euer Gnaden?“
„Exile the bandits far from Kendrickstone.“
„I wish for a house to call my own.“

Andere Erfolge

For the Phat Lute achievement, I had my character start off as a bard and then have them spend their free time playing their lute in taverns for extra coins. This achievement should unlock, regardless of the mentor.

As for the Fistfighting Minigame achievement, have your character start off as a warrior and then choose to have their free time spent fighting others for coin.

Endlich, for the Hopeless Romantic achievement, have your character start off as a bard and then have them spend their free time pursuing romance. Jedoch, make sure that you choose the option along the lines of long-term commitment and such. Keep choosing that option and the achievement should unlock. (It took me a while to figure this one out since there were options where you can choose something more short-term.)