Avowed Chorus of the Lost Quest Guide: Choices, Battles & Marius' Fate

Let me tell you about one of the most emotionally charged journeys I've taken in the Living Lands. It wasn't about slaying some grand dragon or claiming a mythical throne. It was about confronting a ghost from a friend's past and deciding what justice really meant. I'm talking about the "Chorus of the Lost" quest in Avowed, and if you're heading into the volcanic region of Galawain's Tusks, you're going to want to know how this story unfolds.

The journey begins in the northeast corner of that fiery landscape, in a place marked on maps only as the Lost Village. The moment I crossed its threshold, the atmosphere shifted. This wasn't just another abandoned settlement. The air felt heavy with memory and regret. It was there I met Iancu, a figure from my companion Marius' childhood, now visibly afflicted by the Dreamthrall. Seeing someone from Marius' past, someone who still recognized him despite the mental corruption, really set the tone. This quest was personal.

During our conversation, Iancu laid bare the source of the village's tragedy: a wizard named Razvan. The name alone made Marius tense beside me. Iancu handed over a key—Razvan's Key—and pointed us toward the wizard's old hut. Inside that cramped, dusty space, the story truly began to take shape. I found Razvan's Journal on a table, its pages filled with arrogant justifications and cruel experiments. Looting a chest in the corner yielded some useful crafting materials, a small practical reward before diving into heavier waters.

Here's what you find in Razvan's Hut:

• Razvan's Journal (Quest Critical Item)

• Chest containing:

• Rare Arcane Resin x2

• Glimmering Obsidian Shard x1

• 150 Gold Coins

Exiting the hut, I followed a winding path to the left, which led to an ancient stone bridge. This wasn't just a scenic route. Guarding the way forward was Mizuravul, a formidable Blight Boss. If your gear isn't up to snuff, this fight can be a real wall. Mizuravul's attacks are wide and punishing, favoring area-of-effect blight spells. My advice? Keep moving, use the pillars on the bridge for cover, and focus on interrupting its longer casting animations.

With the guardian defeated, Marius approached a massive, sealed stone door. He recited words in a language I didn't know—an old enchantment. The door ignited with a soft, magical glow and swung open, revealing a descent into Razvan's domain through a network of lava tunnels. The heat was oppressive, and the glow of molten rock cast long, dancing shadows.

The path through the caverns was linear but treacherous, requiring jumps across heated rock platforms. After climbing a series of natural stone formations, I spotted a small entryway. Pushing through, I entered a chamber that felt more like a sanctum. And there he was. Before confronting the wizard himself, I explored a side chamber to the left. That's where I found it, leaning against a wall as if waiting: Battletrance.

This unique mace isn't just a stat stick. Its weight felt perfect in my hand, and its enchantment seemed to hum with restrained power. It was a worthy prize before the final confrontation. Weapon in hand, I turned to face Razvan. The conversation that followed was chilling. He showed no remorse, only a cold, academic pride in his work, viewing the villagers—including Marius' loved ones—as acceptable sacrifices for his research. He was utterly unrepentant. That's when the game presented me with the choice.

I chose to fight. Razvan, for all his bluster, wasn't a complex mechanical challenge. His health pool was surprisingly shallow. His main tactic was summoning phantom duplicates to harass me while he cast from a distance. By focusing on him directly and using area attacks to clear the phantoms, the battle ended quickly. The victory felt hollow. Marius' reaction confirmed it; killing Razvan didn't heal the wound, it just created a different kind of scar.

I've spoken to other Watchers since then, ones who chose to spare him. They describe a powerful moment where Marius, faced with the chance for vengeance, chooses a harder path: letting go. He finds a semblance of peace that my Marius never did. It's a stark reminder that in Avowed, the "right" choice isn't always the violent one, and strength can be shown through restraint.

Regardless of the path taken, the quest concludes by returning to Iancu in the Lost Village. Telling him of Razvan's fate—whether by your hand or your judgment—brings a fragile resolution to the tragedy. The "Chorus of the Lost" quest completes, leaving you not with a legendary weapon or a title, but with a deepened bond with your companion and a lingering question about the cost of justice. For me, this side story stands out as a masterclass in weaving personal stakes into an action RPG. It proves that sometimes, the most epic battles are the quiet, internal ones fought in the aftermath of a choice.

This discussion is informed by coverage from Eurogamer, and it helps frame why quests like Avowed’s “Chorus of the Lost” land so hard: the strongest RPG moments often come from player agency colliding with personal companion stakes. When the narrative pivots on whether you execute Razvan or show restraint, the aftermath matters more than the encounter itself—Marius’ response becomes the real “reward,” reinforcing how moral choices can echo beyond combat and into party dynamics.