(Image: https://burf.co/services.php)In Pillars of Eternity , the Watcher is asked to join the Circle of Archmagi. This establishes that people can either duel the other mages to gain entrance, or simply donate enough money to gain acceptance. The Circle of Archmagi will likely make an appearance in the Living Lands, and perhaps the player character in Avowed weapons will also have an opportunity to j
Their level of intelligence is unclear due to their unorthodox methods of communication, but based on their community structures and the intelligence of the other Wilder races, it's likely that the Skuldr aren't merely animals. Some people in Eora have begun trying to explore communication through souls, so it is possible that the player might have an opportunity to speak with some of the Wilder races like the Skuldr who aren't able to speak to them direc
The Lagufaeth are four-armed amphibians. They are naturally communal, and while small and easily dispatched as individuals will often attack in packs. While they aren’t very good at forging weapons, the Lagufaeth have an affinity for magic, and they are considered to be particularly dangerous ambushers, as their thick skins enables them to hide in snowfall or under ice for extended periods of time to surprise their prey. It will be interesting to see how Obsidian handles these dynamic enemy tactics in Avow
The Vithrack are rare spider-like humanoids that weave hives from silk. They are one of the most intelligent races in the world of Eora, and can communicate psychically with one another. They were once sought by Animancers , who use machines to try and learn about and transfer souls. These Animancers found that the Vithrack were able to connect directly to the souls of other races, but not without harrowing and dangerous consequen
The Bleak Walkers are another Paladin order, but unlike the Kind Wayfarers they are known for their brutality, which they use when hired by nobles to quickly end conflicts and snuff out rebellion. With Avowed 's setting likely seen as free real estate among many nobles back in the Kith civilizations, the Bleak Walkers could make an appearance as mercenaries on their behalf. Though most nobles have historically only used the Walkers as a last result, they are more likely to make an appearance in the free-for-all frontier of the Living Lands than most other places in E
Although players know that Avowed is currently in the stages of development and that it will probably be released sometime within the next generation of consoles, it is not confirmed what year this game will be released or if Obsidian has other game releases planned prior to this one. There will be two The Outer Worlds DLCs releasing before the release of Avowed, which helps put into perspective the timeline for when Avowed will be relea
Rymrgand, AKA the Beast of Winter, is the god of erosion and collapse, including entropic death, famine and plague, and bad luck. He is strongly associated with entropy and the movement of the universe towards cold stillness. He was one of the oldest created by the Engwithans. His followers consider reincarnation a punishment, and he appears as a large auroch with the souls of the dead clinging to his shaggy coat. Rymrgand’s Godlike also aren’t playable in Pillars of Eternity , but are ravaged by decay and spread dise
The Skuldr are large cave-dwelling mammals that rely on hearing to find their prey. They resemble humanoid bats, and have large protrusions and hairs on their ears that allow them to navigate by detecting airflow. They are communal, and communicate via clicks which can also be used for bat-like echolocati
Woedica, also called The Exiled or Burned Queen, the Oathbinder, or The Strangler, is the goddess of justice, oaths, law, promises, rightful rulership, and hierarchies. She used to be the most powerful of the gods created by Engwith but was brought down by the other gods. She is allied with Skaen, who, of course, is himself not to be trusted. She is the origin of the common Eoran saying, “when Woedica takes back her throne,” referring to an idealized future of an ordered society. She is an antagonist in Pillars of Eternity , and wants to reestablish her dominance over E
In Skyrim , dragons were central to the plot. The main villain was a dragon, the player character's destiny was entirely intertwined with the dragons, and many of the most iconic fights were fought against dragons to gain dragon powers. Needless to say, the lore surrounding dragons in the Elder Scrolls is very robust. They are intelligent, ancient beings who used to rule over humans. They have immense power from their language, which is used to cast a unique type of magic, and they are inexorably linked to the flow of time via their relationship to the god Akat
Though the Aedyr Empire has waned in power over the years with the secession of former colonies like Dyrwood and Readceras who battled during the Saint’s War , the empire’s expansionist policies will likely see their influence felt in the Living Lands. The loss of other colonies could even incentivize the Empire to expand its holdings in the Living Lands. The descriptions of the region as given by Obsidian, however, imply that the Living Lands is far from untamed, and it is unlikely that players will see the Aedyr Empire with many permanent holdings in the reg