Avowed Players Face Key Early Decision with Ilora's Fate

Freeing or leaving Ilora in her prison cell impacts combat difficulty and later side quests in Obsidian's new RPG.

In the opening mission of Avowed, players encounter Ilora, a smuggler imprisoned on an island after a shipwreck.
Freeing Ilora simplifies the first boss fight against Steadman Ralke, as she aids in combat, while leaving her behind means facing both Ilora and Ralke together.
Ilora's survival unlocks a later side quest where she advocates for refugees, saving players or NPCs significant costs in the process.
Choosing to leave Ilora behind results in a tougher fight and limited narrative options, though players can loot minor items from her body if she is defeated.
The decision has no major impact on Avowed's main storyline but offers different gameplay and moral roleplaying opportunities.