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At the start of Avowed, you'll face a pivotal decision regarding a suspicious prisoner named Ilora at Fort Northreach. Your ultimate aim is to use her boat to reach Paradis, but the choice to free or leave Ilora carries significant consequences. Here's a detailed guide on what you should consider.

Should You Free or Leave Ilora?

In Avowed, you should definitely consider freeing Ilora. Not only does this choice align with a more benevolent approach, but it also makes navigating Fort Northreach much easier and unlocks a valuable side quest later in the game.

What Happens If You Free Ilora in Avowed?

An image showing Garryck and Ilora talking in Avowed as part of a guide on whether or not you should free her.

Freeing Ilora proves beneficial in multiple ways. She will assist you in battling the enemies on the island, including the formidable boss, Steadman Ralke. Early in the game, your character lacks the strength and gear to handle such challenges easily, making Ilora's help invaluable.

Moreover, freeing her will ease your path during a later side quest called "Escape Plan." Without revealing too much, having Ilora's assistance will make this quest significantly less daunting.

How to Free Ilora

An image showing the Warden's Room in Avowed. There's a bookshelf on the right and the key to the prison cells directly in front of the player.

To free Ilora, you need to retrieve the key from the Warden’s Room. Head towards the door at the end of the hallway, climb the crates, and jump across to the other platform. Enter the passageway above, then break through some boards on your right to access the Warden’s Room. The key is right beside the door. Use this key to unlock Ilora's cell and also the adjacent cell to obtain the Deerskin Gloves.

What Happens If You Don’t Free Ilora in Avowed?

Choosing not to free Ilora will make Fort Northreach much harder to navigate. You'll face increased difficulty not only at Fort Northreach but also during the "Escape Plan" side quest later on. Additionally, Ilora won't remain imprisoned; you'll have to confront and fight her, complicating your escape further. The only upside to this path is the opportunity to loot Ilora’s body afterward, gaining some ill-gotten goods at the cost of a more challenging gameplay experience.

In conclusion, freeing Ilora in Avowed is the recommended choice for a smoother and more rewarding gameplay experience.

Avowed is available now.