At the beginning of *Avowed*, you'll face a pivotal choice regarding a questionable prisoner named Ilora locked in Fort Northreach. Your ultimate objective involves using her boat to reach Paradis, but first - do you set her free or walk away? Here's everything you need to know about this critical early-game decision.
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- Should You Free or Leave Ilora?
- Consequences of Freeing Ilora
- How to Release Ilora
- What Happens If You Keep Her Locked Up?
The Smart Choice Regarding Ilora
While role-playing games encourage you to follow your character's moral compass, freeing Ilora proves objectively advantageous - it simplifies Fort Northreach's challenges and unlocks additional content later in your adventure.
Benefits of Freeing Ilora
Releasing Ilora grants you a powerful temporary ally who assists in battling enemies across the island, including the formidable boss Steadman Ralke. Beyond being the merciful option, her combat prowess proves invaluable early-game when your character lacks strong equipment.
The advantages extend further - by sparing Ilora, you'll receive significant benefits during the later "Escape Plan" side quest without spoiling specifics.
Releasing Ilora Process
Ilora explains her cell key resides in the Warden's Room. Navigate to the hallway's end, ascend stacked crates, and leap to an elevated passageway. Smash through wooden boards to enter the Warden's quarters - the key sits near the entrance. Pro tip: Regardless of your Ilora decision, unlock the adjacent cell to claim the Deerskin Gloves.
Consequences of Leaving Ilora
Choosing isolation makes Fort Northreach significantly tougher and complicates the "Escape Plan" questline. Ironically, abandoning Ilora doesn't mean avoiding conflict - you'll inevitably battle her later. The sole advantage? Looting her corpse rewards morally-questionable spoils for players embracing villainous paths.
Ultimately, compassion offers both narrative satisfaction and gameplay advantages in this early *Avowed* crossroads.
Avowed is currently available across platforms.
