In Avowed's "Fires in the Mine" side quest, the decision to stop or support Darle significantly impacts rewards. This guide analyzes XP, gold, loot, and narrative consequences to determine the optimal choice.
For maximizing rewards, preventing Darle from destroying the mine is superior. While supporting Darle yields 1026 XP, stopping him provides greater overall benefits.
Supporting Darle: Grants 1026 XP but no gold due to the disruption of sulfur mining. The Aedyrans and Thirdborn relationship suffers.
Stopping Darle: Results in 1091 XP (212 XP for the kill + 879 XP for debriefing), exceeding the reward for supporting him by 65 XP. Additionally, you receive 900 gold from Seynon and Kada. Looting Darle's corpse yields a Blackwood Branch (a superb upgrade material), Wild Mushroom Stew, and two Beetle Pies.
The extra gold, superior upgrade material, and stronger narrative outcome (maintaining positive relations between the Thirdborn and Aedyrans) make stopping Darle the best choice for gameplay and narrative reasons. While the food items are minor, the Blackwood Branch offers a significant advantage.
This concludes the analysis of "Fires in the Mine." For further Avowed content, explore the 12 Treasure Map locations or discover the game's maximum level cap.
