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

Should You Free Ilora?

While Avowed encourages player agency, freeing Ilora is strongly recommended. This path simplifies Fort Northreach and unlocks a future 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 immediate benefits, saving Ilora makes the later "Escape Plan" side quest considerably easier.

How to Free Ilora

Ilora reveals the key to her cell is located in the Warden's Room. Access this room by navigating to the hallway's end, climbing crates, jumping to the adjacent platform, and entering the upper passageway. The key is found near the door in the Warden's Room. Note: Regardless of your decision about Ilora, use the key to unlock the adjacent cell to obtain the Deerskin Gloves.

Leaving Ilora: The Consequences

Choosing to leave Ilora makes Fort Northreach significantly more challenging. The "Escape Plan" quest also becomes more difficult. Furthermore, Ilora won't remain imprisoned; you'll later face her in combat, adding another layer of difficulty to your escape. However, this path allows you to loot her corpse, providing some ill-gotten gains.

In conclusion, freeing Ilora offers substantial advantages, streamlining your progress and enhancing your gameplay experience in Avowed.

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