Avowed: Ilora's Fate Unraveled

Author : Ava Feb 24,2025

In Avowed, you'll face a crucial decision: free Ilora, a suspicious prisoner, or leave her fate sealed. This choice significantly impacts your journey, affecting both immediate challenges and later quests.

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

Should You Free Ilora?

Freeing Ilora is strongly recommended. This path simplifies navigating Fort Northreach and unlocks a future side quest, "Escape Plan," making it considerably easier.

Consequences of Freeing Ilora:

Ilora becomes a valuable ally, assisting in combat against Fort Northreach's enemies, including Steadman Ralke. Early in the game, her aid is invaluable, given your character's limited starting equipment. Saving Ilora also sets the stage for a smoother experience in "Escape Plan."

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.

Ilora reveals the key is in the Warden's Room. Access this room by climbing crates, traversing a platform, and entering a passage. The key is located near the door. Regardless of your choice, use the key to unlock the adjacent cell and obtain the Deerskin Gloves.

Consequences of Leaving Ilora:

Choosing not to free Ilora makes Fort Northreach significantly harder. "Escape Plan" will also prove more challenging. Ironically, you'll eventually encounter and fight Ilora, further complicating your escape. While you'll loot her corpse, this comes at the cost of a more difficult playthrough.

Ultimately, freeing Ilora offers a more rewarding and less challenging experience in Avowed.

Avowed is currently available.