In the opening stages of Avowed’s main quest, the Envoy suffers a tragic assassination. As you delve into solving your own murder mystery during the "Untimely End" quest, you'll uncover that Ygwulf, a member of the Paradisan Rebels, is your killer. The rebels are fiercely opposed to Aedyr’s influence in the region, making the Envoy, as the emperor's representative, a prime target.
Tracking Ygwulf leads you to an underground hideout, requiring you to overcome numerous enemies and navigate platforming challenges. Ensure you're well-equipped with Health Potions and your best gear for this encounter. As you progress, you might discover documents that shed light on Ygwulf’s motivations and his subsequent remorse. He initially believed he was following a divine command to assassinate you, but later regrets his actions. Whether you find these documents or not, Ygwulf expresses his remorse when you confront him, showing a willingness to face justice.
When deciding Ygwulf’s fate, you have several options:
Why You Might Consider Sparing Ygwulf:
If you choose to spare him, Ygwulf rewards you with 625 Copper Skeyt and a bit of Adra, acknowledging your mercy. However, despite this gesture, Ygwulf’s story does not end well, as he is destined to die later in the narrative.
If you direct Ygwulf to turn himself in to the Inquisitor of the Steel Garrote, he faces a brutal fate at the hands of Inquisitor Lödwyn. This option is considered the least favorable, as it results in neither good rewards nor a satisfying resolution.
Why You Should Kill Ygwulf:
Opting to kill Ygwulf leads to a boss fight, which serves as excellent practice for later encounters in Avowed. Upon defeating him, you can loot his body for currency, Adra, and his unique armor set, Blackwing. This set not only looks impressive but also offers significant stealth advantages, including a +30% damage boost when attacking from stealth and a 25% movement speed increase while crouching.
Impact on the Story:
Ygwulf’s fate has a minor yet notable impact on Avowed’s ending. Regardless of your efforts to unify the Living Lands and promote peace, Ygwulf’s death will occur, fueling the radicalization of the Paradisan Rebellion and ensuring their continued resistance against your efforts post-story.
In conclusion, choosing to kill Ygwulf in Avowed not only provides the best immediate rewards and combat experience but also aligns with the inevitable narrative outcome, making it the most strategic choice in gameplay and story impact.
