Should You Stop or Support Darle in Avowed ‘Fires in the Mine’ Quest?

In Avowed's "Fires in the Mine" side quest, the decision to stop or support Darle significantly impacts rewards. This guide analyzes the best choice based on XP, gold, loot, and narrative consequences.

Supporting Darle: Yields 1026 XP. However, hindering the sulfur mining operation eliminates any monetary reward, and further strains relations between Aedyrans and Thirdborn. Lying about your actions doesn't alter this outcome.

Stopping Darle: This option proves superior. You gain 1091 XP (212 XP for the kill + 879 XP post-debrief), exceeding the reward for supporting him. Additionally, you receive 900 gold coins from Seynon and Kada. Looting Darle's corpse provides a Blackwood Branch (a superb upgrade material), Wild Mushroom Stew, and two Beetle Pies. While the food items are minor, the Blackwood Branch significantly enhances weapon and armor upgrades. Moreover, this choice maintains positive relations between the Aedyrans and Thirdborn.

Conclusion: Stopping and killing Darle offers the best overall reward package in "Fires in the Mine," providing more XP, gold, valuable loot, and a more favorable narrative outcome.