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At the conclusion of Our Dreams Divide Us Still, an important quest in Avowed, you must decide between following the advice of Mihala or Kostya. However, neither character presents a compelling argument. Mihala has nearly pushed her people into destruction by clinging to outdated traditions, is often rude to you, and her strategy seems to solely focus on countering Kostya’s plan. This doesn’t make for a solid pitch.
On the flip side, Kostya betrays both Mihala and you. His approach involves destroying Solace Keep, risking the lives of everyone inside in a misguided effort to resolve the Dreamscourge, which may not even work. Therefore, your decision is less about the story and more about the rewards. In this case, your best bet is to protect the Keep.
What Happens If You Leave Kostya in the Lava Tubes?
You can choose a rather lazy option here: instead of trying to help Kostya, simply tell him you won’t intervene, then walk away. This results in no rewards, and Solace Keep meets its end. This outcome is the absolute worst for everyone involved, so it’s wise to steer clear of this path.
When you meet Mihala afterward, she suggests that Kostya might still be out there, but the next quest is effectively a point of no return. It seems this hint is more about Mihala lamenting the past rather than having any significant consequences. Ultimately, avoiding this option is advisable.
What Happens If You Destroy the Winch Gears?
Choosing to destroy the winch gears does at least show that you’ve taken a side, but you still walk away with nothing. Kostya offers only a thank you for your efforts, meaning that when it comes to tangible benefits, Mihala is a better option. Even in this scenario, Mihala will express a similar wistfulness regarding Kostya.
What Happens If You Kill Kostya?
If you opt to fight Kostya, be prepared for a tough battle. He can deal heavy damage, but he’s also rather slow. Similarly, his two Wardens follow suit in their attack patterns. You could create some distance by retreating up the steps for a ranged advantage, but the best tactic is to engage in quick strikes and dodge his swings. He lacks any special abilities; his power comes from his sheer size.
After defeating Kostya and his Wardens, you have a couple of immediate tasks. First, loot his body to acquire Councilor’s Garb light armor and Councilor’s Shoes, which provides various boosts. Although you could still choose to destroy the winch afterward, it serves little purpose and is truly pointless unless you want to embrace chaos.
Stats for Councilor’s Garb:
- Damage Reduction: 5%
- Additional Damage Reduction: 70
- Maximum Stamina: -20
- Maximum Essence: -10
Next, you will need to raise the gates by interacting with the wheel in the room to save Solace Keep. Once that’s done, return to Mihala, who will reward you with the Bastion of Solace shield.
Stats for Bastion of Solace Shield:
- Block Efficiency: 84
- Stability: 20
- Parry Efficiency: 340
- Elemental Resistance: 45
What Do Your Companions Think in Our Dreams Divide Us Still?
Companions Marius and Yatzli have strong opinions about your choices. Marius, feeling a deep connection to his homeland, advocates for saving the Keep and reacts with anger if it’s destroyed. In contrast, Yatzli supported Kostya’s bold plan and questions your judgment if you decide to kill him. Giatta tends to align with Marius, especially after the destruction of her own city, while Kai shows some support for Yatzli, though remains somewhat neutral.
In summary, despite the narrative discussions that arise from your choices, they don’t affect your relationships with your companions mechanically, so their feelings might not be a priority. Sorry, Yatzli.
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