Avowed's Character Creation: A Deep Dive into Backgrounds
Avowed boasts a rich character creator, allowing players to customize their character's appearance and select a Background, shaping their backstory and initial narrative. This guide details each Background and its impact on gameplay.
Avowed offers five distinct Backgrounds: Arcane Scholar, Court Augur, Noble Scion, Vanguard Scout, and War Hero. While each provides unique dialogue options and a starting weapon (all Common-quality, one-handed melee weapons), all equipment and abilities remain accessible regardless of choice.
Background Details:
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Arcane Scholar: Hailing from Bragganhyl Academy, this scholar's treatise on soul lineages angered a local lord, leading to arrest. The Emperor, however, recognized their potential and recruited them for the imperial archives. Expect dialogue options reflecting knowledge of the occult, law, history, and poetry.
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Court Augur: This character's visions and insights, misinterpreted after a village crop failure, led to a hasty escape to Highcrown. The Emperor appointed them as a personal mystic. Expect dialogue options reflecting spiritual awareness and interactions with magic and the Gods. Ideal for players envisioning a wizard-type character, and likely to find synergy with the companion Giatta.
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Noble Scion: Born into wealth and influence but burdened by a family's scandalous downfall, this character seeks redemption under the Emperor's service. A perfect choice for players loyal to the empire and its goals within the Living Lands.
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Vanguard Scout: Spared from execution, this character prefers the wilderness to courtly life. Their tracking and espionage skills make them valuable to the Emperor. This Background suits players favoring a hunter-style playthrough and might find common ground with the companion Marius.
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War Hero: Having quelled a Skaenite uprising, this character earned a place among the Emperor's elite warriors. Loyalty and combat prowess are their hallmarks. This Background is ideal for players wanting a warrior-style character and may resonate with the companion Kai.
Starting Weapons:
Each Background starts with a low-quality, one-handed melee weapon found near a shipwreck during the "On Strange Shores" quest. The weapon type is:
- Arcane Scholar – Dagger
- Court Augur – Mace
- Noble Scion – Sword
- Vanguard Scout – Axe
- War Hero – Spear
Ultimately, the best Background is the one that best suits your desired roleplay experience, as the starting weapon's impact is minimal given its readily replaceable nature.
Avowed is currently available on PC and Xbox.
