Avowed: Explore the Moral Dilemma of Ilora's Liberation

In Avowed, you'll face a crucial decision: free Ilora, a suspicious prisoner, or leave her fate sealed. This choice significantly impacts your journey, particularly concerning Fort Northreach and a later side quest. This guide explores the consequences of each path.

Should You Free or Leave Ilora?

While Avowed encourages player agency, freeing Ilora is strongly recommended. This choice simplifies Fort Northreach and unlocks a smoother path through a future side quest.

Freeing Ilora: The Benefits

Freeing Ilora provides significant advantages:

• Easier Fort Northreach: Ilora actively assists in combat, proving invaluable given your early-game limitations in terms of strength, weaponry, and armor. She significantly reduces the difficulty of the area.
• Simplified "Escape Plan": A later side quest, "Escape Plan," becomes considerably easier if Ilora is alive. (No spoilers here!)

How to Free Ilora

Ilora reveals the key to her cell is located in the Warden's Room. Reach the room by navigating the hallway, climbing crates, jumping to the platform, and entering the passage above. The key is near the door. Regardless of your decision about Ilora, use the key to access the adjacent cell and obtain the Deerskin Gloves.

Leaving Ilora: The Consequences

Choosing not to free Ilora dramatically increases the challenge of Fort Northreach. "Escape Plan" also becomes more difficult. Furthermore, Ilora won't remain imprisoned; you'll instead face her in combat, further complicating your escape. However, this path allows you to loot her corpse, acquiring her possessions.

Ultimately, freeing Ilora offers a significantly easier and more rewarding experience. The choice is yours, but the benefits of freeing her outweigh the drawbacks.

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