Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

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Book 3 Achievement Guide
By RipWitch
I noticed there was no guide for Book 3's achievements! This guide will take care of the gap for any future players looking to get all of the achievements. (Contains spoilers of course)
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Chapter 15
Jack Was Here



In your search for Jack, you'll come across Jack's slingshot and picking it up will unlock this achievement. This can't be missed.
Chapter 16
Nothing But Make Believe
Missable


As Philip, you'll have to prove to yourself that a familiar statue isn't performing miracles. To do this you'll have to do most of these actions (it will unlock before you do all of these):
Question the Priest when you have the chance to
  • Talk to Jonathan (3x)
  • Talk to Remigius (3x)
  • Talk to the monks (2x)
  • Talk to Jaggler (2x)
  • Talk to Martha
  • Examine the "strange animals"
  • Examine the cloth in the back of the cart
Do not talk to the boy in the back of the cart before unlocking this achievement. The game will continue and autosave if you do.
Chapter 17
A Cry For Help
Missable


Make sure to help the girl (Elizabeth) before going into the building (might not be needed, but won't hurt). Once you get outside, don't make her talk before taking care of her:
  • Give her a blanket (it'll be between the fire and the door)
  • Give her some soup
She will automatically open up to you and this achievement will unlock.

Self Defense
Missable


Before this scene ends, Elizabeth is going to be collected and will have to leave. Before she has to, you'll have a chance to do one thing for her. Give her your dagger and this achievement will unlock.
Chapter 18
Brother Marcus
Missable


Oh boy, this achievement is based on a decision you made way back in Book 1, Chapter 1. This is only achievable if you turned in Brother Marcus for stealing Cuthbert's keys and food to Remigus. You will get this achievement when you investigate the kitchen.

If you didn't turn in Marcus, you will have to go all the way back to the beginning.

Vox Populi
Missable


When talking about dealing with the Hamleighs, choose to ally with the outlaws. You'll be sent around to find someone called "The Butcher" and once you do, you have to choose your words carefully. These dialogue choices will guarantee you to get them on your side and this achievement:
  • Lead them
  • Stress you were poor once, too
  • Mention how your father was a just earl
  • Mention Philip's support
Chapter 19
The Oath



This is unlocked when William is no more and the coat of arms you made in Book 2 is raised.
Not missable to my knowledge

Countess
Missable


In Book 2, you'll need to support Richard, but not too much (if that makes sense). You can't hesitate when taking the oath and you need to take charge. Then after the timeskip, I supported Richard in the game that you have to play to get the achievement Team Player and gave him the same money I gave Philip. In Book 3, after the Oath is fulfilled, answer "Thank you, brother" when he says that he wants you to become Countess.

However, if Richard died in Book 2 you will get this achievement by default.
Chapter 20
The Truth Revealed



During Philip's trial, the whole conspiracy behind Jack's father's death will be revealed in your search for a witness.
This doesn't seem missable, but just in case I choose to have Jack accuse Waleran, say his name was "Jack Jackson", and showed the chalice.
The End
You'll just have the achivement for finishing the whole game left!
12 Comments
Sawatsu 5 Mar @ 11:51am 
Thanks! :steamthumbsup:
For "Countess", you don't have to give Richard and Philip the same amount of money. But maybe this is just a different way. I gave more to Philip, but got the achievment. When they visited their father in prison (book 2), it was necessary for me to give him the oath as the first answer. Richard mentioned that "you took the oath without hesitation" when he told me I was to become Countess.
XicoMarvadeza 16 Oct, 2023 @ 3:29am 
@Flojoewiggi You're a saint
clara 3 Sep, 2021 @ 5:06pm 
Great guide, he was concerned about the achievement of Brother Marcus, when he said. If he hasn't completed some actions in book one, he will have to replay it. In the end, I remembered that I did. And now this game at 100%. Thanks!! :ss23:
Flojoewiggi 6 May, 2021 @ 4:04pm 
Nice Guide! And for all who dosent get the "Brother Marcus" Achievment: Go to the Daedalic Support Page and download savegame 57: Outlaws in Kingsbring to get it. :) :praisesun:
SinpaiKuronan 28 Dec, 2020 @ 5:12pm 
You can still get A Cry for Help even if you enter the building first, just as long as you leave when you hear the crying continue. Your early entrance to the shelter will however, still be noted at the end of the chapter.
♥ ❤ TXRC ❤ ♥ 19 Sep, 2020 @ 2:05am 
:bird:
假癡不癲 2 May, 2020 @ 2:12am 
nice, thx for Br Marcus
>waffle_king 👑 16 Apr, 2020 @ 11:33am 
You're ma real Captain! Ty for this excellent guide!
Lilith 25 Feb, 2020 @ 2:34am 
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Hexalotte 30 Jun, 2019 @ 2:18am 
Thank you!