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Should You Free Ilora in Avowed?

Author : Carter Mar 19,2025

Early in *Avowed*, you face a choice: free the suspicious prisoner Ilora from her cell in Fort Northreach, or leave her behind. Your ultimate goal is to use her boat to reach Paradis, but the decision of whether to free or abandon Ilora significantly impacts your journey. Here's a breakdown to help you decide.

Should You Free or Leave Ilora?

While *Avowed* encourages roleplaying your character as you see fit, freeing Ilora is strongly recommended. This path simplifies Fort Northreach and unlocks a future side quest.

What Happens If You Free Ilora?

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

Freeing Ilora provides invaluable assistance in overcoming Fort Northreach's challenges, including defeating Steadman Ralke, the area boss. Early in *Avowed*, your resources are limited, making Ilora's aid crucial. Beyond immediate combat support, saving Ilora significantly eases the "Escape Plan" side quest later in the game.

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 to her cell is located in the Warden's Room. Access this room by heading to the hallway's end, climbing crates, jumping to the adjacent platform, and entering the passage above. Break through the boards to the right to reach the Warden's Room. The key is near the door. Regardless of your choice regarding Ilora, use the key to unlock the adjacent cell and acquire the Deerskin Gloves.

What Happens If You Don't Free Ilora?

Leaving Ilora imprisoned drastically increases the difficulty of Fort Northreach and the later "Escape Plan" quest. Furthermore, Ilora won't remain incarcerated; you'll be forced to fight her, adding another layer of difficulty to your escape. However, choosing this path allows you to loot Ilora's body after defeating her.

Ultimately, the decision of whether to free Ilora rests with you. *Avowed* is available now.

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