Should You Blow Up the Mine or Not? Fires in the Mine Avowed Guide
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In Avowed, during the Fires in the Mines quest, you’ll clear out a sulfur mine filled with spiders—but at the end, you’ll face an important choice: destroy the mine or keep it open? Here are the options laid out so you can choose what to do.
Option 1: Blow Up the Mine
Talk to Darle at the mine exit.
He asks you to burn the mine to prevent it from fueling a war.
Use fire-based attacks (spells, Kai’s Firestarter, or bombs) to ignite the sulfur deposits.
The mine collapses permanently, and you lose access forever.
What Happens If You Destroy It?
✔ No future war involvement (possible story consequences).
✔ Darle is pleased.
✖ No rewards from Seyon.
✖ The mine is lost—you can’t return for loot.
Option 2: Keep the Mine and Fight Darle
Refuse Darle’s request, and he will attack you.
Defeat him (he is an easy fight with only a sword).
Return to Seyon for a gold reward.
The mine stays open, letting you loot it later.
What Happens If You Save It?
✔ Get money from Seyon.
✔ Can return to the mine later for loot.
✖ The mine might be used in future conflicts.
Which Choice Is Better?
For rewards and access to loot, keep the mine open.
For moral reasons or roleplay, destroy it to prevent war.
Both choices affect the world, but the long-term impact is unknown. Pick based on what fits your character’s decisions best.
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