Essential Tips for Saving Fior Mes Iverno in Avowed

In the dramatic climax of the “Ancient Soil” mission, the burning of Fior Mes Iverno by the Steel Garrote may seem irreversible. However, players can uncover a well-concealed method to safeguard the city from destruction.

By taking advantage of Avowed’s robust save-and-load feature, players who have saved their progress before concluding the Ancient Soil mission can alter the fate of Fior Mes Iverno. This approach allows you to prevent the city from meeting its fiery demise.

The key to changing the city’s destiny lies in a specific location where you can engage in a crucial side mission that foils the Steel Garrote’s destructive plans.

Steps to Save Fior Mes Iverno in Avowed

Avowed gameplay showing the map location to clear out Steel Garrote soldiers — Image Source: Obsidian Entertainment via Twinfinite

The only method to rescue Fior Mes Iverno involves eliminating the hidden base of Steel Garrote soldiers nestled within a waterfall cave located just west of the city, as depicted in the image above. This vital task must be completed before wrapping up the Ancient Soil mission.

To enter the cave, locate the entrance on the right side of the above image, then turn right again to proceed through the second illuminated doorway, which prompts you to “Travel to Waterfall Cave.”

Inside the cave, you’ll confront four distinct groups of Steel Garrote soldiers. The initial encounter involves two soldiers stationed at the entrance of their concealed base, followed by a larger group upon entry, another duo located north within the cave, and finally, a substantial room housing soldiers, including Captain Weyth, accessible through a barred door.

To reach the room behind the barred door, climb the concealed stone platforms on its right side.

The Steel Resolve Side Mission

The Steel Garrote can successfully ignite their attack on Fior Mes Iverno due to the actions of a traitor you can apprehend in the side mission titled Steel Resolve. To begin this mission, approach the Ranger Tower situated in the Emerald Stair area, as shown in the image above.

Although you can directly assault the Steel Garrote’s lair in the waterfall cave without fulfilling the Steel Resolve mission, successfully completing it offers valuable loot and XP, making it a worthwhile endeavor.

Major Rewards for Completing Steel Resolve

One significant advantage of this quest is the unique weapon “One Last Trick, ” bestowed by quest-giver Ranger Acierno. This Exceptional Quality Unique Arquebus boasts two remarkable abilities: “Ricochet, ” which enables bullets to bounce off a target and hit another enemy, and “Gunnery, ” enhancing reload speed by +20%.

Bounty: The Trantons

Additionally, while pursuing the main objective “Investigate the Ogre’s Cave” to locate Ranger Dorso, shifting your focus to the “Investigate the Abandoned Homestead” will guide you to the Trantons—a notorious trio with a bounty on their heads in Fior Mes Iverno. Ensure you acquire proof of their elimination and their distinctive gear to cash in for extra rewards: 750 Skeyt and 319 XP upon returning.

Optimal Timing to Start Steel Resolve

To optimize the dual benefits of the Essence Generators found during Steel Resolve, it’s advisable to undertake this mission between completing ‘The Animancy Method’ and the Ancient Soil mission. This timing is particularly effective after unlocking Giatta as a companion, granting access to her Spectral Jolt ability, thus minimizing concerns over limited resources like Electric Lily Seeds.

Consequences of Saving Fior Mes Iverno

Avowed gameplay showing Fior Mes Iverno after being saved from destruction — Image Source: Obsidian Entertainment via Twinfinite

Your success in saving Fior Mes Iverno will become evident upon exiting Naku Tedek. From a distance, you’ll observe only minor fires and a purple glow illuminating the city, rather than the inferno that would have consumed it.

Upon achieving this, you will receive the well-deserved achievement “Fior Extinguisher, ” a recognition specifically awarded for preserving the city from the Steel Garrote’s flames.

Instead of heading to a refugee camp at the Abandoned Farms, you will meet with important figures—Vidarro, Quilicci, and Yatzli—inside the city walls, where survivors have gathered.

Additionally, a ranger named Tezallo will present you with a captured Steel Garrote Lieutenant for interrogation, adding an engaging cutscene to your experience.

A New Ending for Ancient Soil

The subsequent interaction with Vidarro, Quilicci, and Yatzli will closely resemble the scene that unfolds if Fior Mes Iverno had burned. However, you can expect a notable expression of gratitude from Ivarro for your efforts in saving their homeland. While you still must decide whether the citizens should temporarily relocate to Paradis or Thirdborn, this time it aligns with the promise of returning to an undamaged city.

As you later encounter Captain Aelfyr during the “A Path to the Garden” quest en route to Shatterscarp, she will express her disappointment regarding the thwarting of her plans, though this won’t significantly alter your ongoing narrative trajectory.

Given the substantial narrative shift brought by this decision, it’s likely that the game’s final chapters will present an intriguing twist. We will continue to update this guide as new details emerge.

Now that you’re equipped with knowledge on saving Fior Mes Iverno in Avowed, explore if it’s possible to save Brentis or Pod. Additionally, check out the best weapon loadout combinations toPairs your new “One Last Trick” gun for a more formidable presence as you venture further into The Living Lands.

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