"Avowed: Exploring Every Background and Their Functions"

*Avowed* offers a deep and engaging character creation system that goes beyond just tweaking your character’s looks. One of the key features is the selection of a Background, which not only provides your character with a rich backstory but also influences your in-game dialogue and interactions. Here's a comprehensive rundown of every *Avowed* Background and their unique attributes.

Every Avowed Background, Listed

In *Avowed*, players can choose from five distinct Backgrounds, each offering unique dialogue options and a starting weapon. Importantly, all Backgrounds can utilize any equipment and abilities available in the game. The five Backgrounds in *Avowed* are Arcane Scholar, Court Augur, Noble Scion, Vanguard Scout, and War Hero. Let's delve into the narrative significance of each:

Arcane Scholar: As an Arcane Scholar, your character has an academic background and dialogue choices that reflect this. You're a graduate from Bragganhyl Academy, known for publishing a treatise on soul lineages that challenged a local lord's legitimacy. This led to your arrest, but the emperor saw potential in you, recruiting you to work in the imperial court archives. Arcane Scholars possess knowledge in the occult, legal precedent, historical observation, and poetry.

Court Augur: This Background is steeped in tragedy and mystical abilities, often leading to being perceived as a witch. After your visions foretold failed crops, your neighbors turned against you, forcing you to flee to Highcrown. There, the emperor made you his personal mystic. Court Augurs are deeply connected to the spiritual realm and their dialogue often relates to magic and the gods. This Background is ideal for players looking to role-play as a wizard and who will connect most with the companion Giatta.

Noble Scion: Noble Scions represent the Living Lands' equivalent of a failed nepotism case. Born into a family of influence, wealth, and questionable morals, your family's downfall due to scandal pushed you to seek the emperor's mercy. As a Noble Scion, you become a vital ally to the emperor, making this an excellent choice for players who want to remain loyal to the empire and carry out its missions throughout the Living Lands.

Vanguard Scout: Saved from execution by the empire, Vanguard Scouts lead a humble life and prefer the wilderness over city life and political games. Your expertise in tracking and spying makes you an asset to the empire. This Background suits players who wish to role-play a hunter and will find a strong connection with the companion Marius.

War Hero: After successfully quelling a Skaenite uprising, the emperor honored you by placing you among elite warriors. Your loyalty and grit make you invaluable. War Heroes are perfect for players who want to role-play as a warrior and may find themselves relating most to the companion Kai.

Every Background’s Starting Weapon in Avowed

Each Background in *Avowed* comes with a starting weapon, though these are of low, Common Quality and are one-handed melee items. As you progress through the game, these weapons will need to be upgraded or replaced. Therefore, it's wise to choose the Background that resonates with your desired role-play experience, knowing that you'll soon find better weapons in the Living Lands.

Here's the starting weapon for each Background:

• Arcane Scholar – Common Dagger (One-Handed)
• Court Augur – Common Mace (One-Handed)
• Noble Scion – Common Sword (One-Handed)
• Vanguard Scout – Common Axe (One-Handed)
• War Hero – Common Spear (One-Handed)

These starting weapons can be found leaning against crates near the shipwreck during the On Strange Shores Quest.

And there you have it, a complete guide to every background in *Avowed* and their roles within the game. *Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.*