Avowed: Ilora's Fate Unveiled

In Avowed, you'll face a crucial decision: free the imprisoned Ilora or leave her fate to chance. This choice significantly impacts your journey, influencing both immediate challenges and later quests. This guide explores the ramifications of each decision.

Should You Free Ilora?

While role-playing games encourage player agency, freeing Ilora is strongly recommended. This path simplifies Fort Northreach and unlocks a smoother path through a later side quest.

Freeing Ilora: The Benefits

Freeing Ilora provides invaluable assistance in navigating Fort Northreach. Early in the game, your resources are limited, and Ilora's aid significantly eases the combat encounters, including the fight against Steadman Ralke. Beyond the immediate benefits, rescuing Ilora unlocks a smoother progression in the "Escape Plan" side quest later in the game.

How to Free Ilora

Ilora reveals the key to her cell is located in the Warden's Room. Access this room by heading to the hallway's end, climbing crates, jumping to the adjacent platform, and entering the passage above. Break through the boards to your right to reach the Warden's Room. The key is near the door. Note: Regardless of your decision regarding Ilora, use the key to unlock the adjacent cell and obtain the Deerskin Gloves.

Leaving Ilora: The Consequences

Choosing not to free Ilora drastically increases the difficulty of Fort Northreach. The "Escape Plan" quest also becomes significantly more challenging. Furthermore, Ilora doesn't remain imprisoned; you'll encounter her as an enemy, adding another layer of difficulty to your escape. However, this path does allow you to loot her corpse after defeating her.

Conclusion

The choice is yours, but freeing Ilora offers significant advantages, making your journey through Avowed considerably easier.

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