Hi guys,

Just had a question regarding the number of starting power tokens in the ADWD expansion.

As you are required to place power tokens on the board during setup, do these come from your starting five power token pool or are they in addition to your starting tokens ?

thank you

My understanding is that each faction gets five power tokens AFTER placing tokens on the board, so I would say no, it doesn't cut into an individual's pool. My impression is the power tokens (specifically the ones in Oldtown and Storm's End) are meant to act as something akin to the printed icons on the six home territories, only they are removable. A player doesn't have to pay for the printed icons, nor do they have to pay for the power tokens placed during setup. I suppose the rules aren't exactly clear, but cutting into a player's power pool would be a unique enough addition that I think they would specify it. Hope this helps!

Yeah the rules are not exactly clear about it. Thanks for your help !