
In the realm of Eora, the game “Avowed” delves deeply into the rich and captivating tapestry of lore and background that Obsidian established through the “Pillars of Eternity” series. For players who have previously encountered this universe, the benefits of maintaining the game within the same world are immediately evident, not only due to the abundance of knowledge to be discovered, but also because “Avowed” skillfully utilizes all of this information. Simultaneously, it does not demand that players possess any prior understanding of the setting or the lore. For seasoned “Pillars” enthusiasts, there’s a wealth of content here that will be highly rewarding, yet “Avowed” still manages to be self-contained enough to stand on its own merits even for those unfamiliar with terms like “Deadfire” or “Aedyr.