In *Avowed*, treasure maps lead you to exciting rewards, and the first one you'll likely encounter is the Intimidating Feline Codpiece Map. Here's a detailed guide on how to find and complete it to claim your prize.
Where to Get the Intimidating Feline Codpiece Map in Avowed

Upon reaching the Living Lands and meeting Garryck and possibly Ilora, you'll encounter your first set of merchants. Among them, Lynna offers the "Treasure Map – Intimidating Feline Codpiece" for 115. Purchase the map to access it in the Documents section of your Journal under Paradis.
The map's intriguing text reads, "My husband spent a fortune on this stelgaer codpiece to spice things up in the bedroom. Now he’s dead on account of a weak heart. I want nothing to do with that tasteless (though brutally effective) garment, so I leave it to the gods to find a worthy bearer." This adds a unique narrative flavor to your quest.
Where to Find the Intimidating Feline Codpiece Map’s Treasure in Avowed

Start your journey from the Gods’ Gate Beacon, located east of Paradis and north of the Southern Embrace on the map. It's advisable to skirt around the Yellowband Camp, as the fight can be challenging if you're under-leveled. Navigate around the southern and eastern edges of the camp, and when you reach a fork in the road, take the right path.

You'll soon come across a boarded-up area. Break the boards and open the chest on your left to discover your treasure.
What the Intimidating Feline Codpiece Map Gives You

The chest contains the following items: Stelgaer’s Pride +2, Golden Scelling (6), Silver Fenning (8), Common Arquebus, Bear Claw, Pelt (2), and Softwood Branch (2). The highlight, Stelgaer’s Pride armor, boasts these stats:
Armor Type | Stats | Abilities | Upgrade Requirements | Break Down | Weight |
Medium, Unique | 18% Damage Reduction, 9 Additional Damage Reduction, -35 Maximum Stamina, -30 Maximum Essence | Bloodied Fury: Cast Barbaric Shout when taking damage greater than 30% of your Maximum Health Lesser Relentless: +5% Stamina regeneration rate | Pelt (28), Paradisan Ladder (6) | Pelt (10), Paradisan Ladder (6) | 18 |
What Builds Should Use the Stelgaer’s Pride Armor?

Given that you can obtain the Stelgaer’s Pride Armor early in *Avowed* through the Intimidating Feline Codpiece Map, it's an excellent choice for early-game builds, particularly those focusing on physical combat. As a spellsword, I found it quite beneficial during the initial stages of the game.
And that’s how you can successfully complete the Intimidating Feline Codpiece map in *Avowed*. Enjoy your new gear and the adventure ahead!
*Avowed is available now.*