In the game Avowed, players face a pivotal decision regarding whether to give Temerti a letter from the Steel Garrotte or to keep it hidden. This decision can be perplexing, as its consequences are not immediately clear. Fortunately, this choice does not result in being expelled from Thirdborn, allowing you to select the option that aligns with your strategy without severe repercussions. For those seeking clarity, the outcomes of each choice are detailed below to provide better insight into the implications.

Decisions in Avowed often lead to surprising results, while some choices are straightforward, leading you to navigate the lesser of two undesirable options—or the better path if you’re role-playing a specific character. Upon arriving at Shatterscarp, you witness the Steel Garrotte destroy Fior Mes Iverno, which instantly diminishes Temerti’s trust in you. Your subsequent decisions will significantly influence her level of trust as the game progresses.

Understanding the Impact of Giving Temerti the Letter

Accelerating Trust with Temerti

When you choose to give Temerti the letter, you are providing her with crucial insights into the Steel Garrotte’s strategies. This action not only aids in the development of a more effective plan but also enhances Temerti’s trust in you to some extent. Following this decision, it appears that not much changes in the dynamics of your relationship. If you ally with Ryngrim, she will still harbor distrust, but you can anticipate receiving a side quest from her irrespective of your earlier interactions.

Nonetheless, it appears that giving her the letter expedites her willingness to assist you with the strategy against the Steel Garrotte during your conversation. This choice may also foster a better rapport with Lödwyn, as she was eager for you to deliver the letter, although my playthrough involved antagonizing Lödwyn at every opportunity, leaving me uncertain about the veracity of this possibility.

Exploring the Consequences of Keeping the Letter

Evaluating Outcomes Based on Your Choices

Should you choose to keep the letter, Temerti’s response will vary based on your other conversational choices. My experience was largely about being transparent with her, resulting in a similar conclusion to our conversation, even though the dialog choices shifted slightly due to withholding the letter. In general, the progression to the end of our conversation, where we resolved to approach Ryngrim, was noticeably slower.

However, if you opt for dialog options that cast suspicion on your motives, you may not successfully reach a resolution. This choice is just one piece of Temerti’s trust puzzle rather than being the sole factor in determining it. So far, I haven’t noticed any long-term consequences from either choice, but it’s entirely plausible that Temerti’s responses throughout my remaining time in Shatterscarp were influenced by this decision without my awareness. This highlights the significance of seemingly minor decisions in Avowed.