It seems the ‘Dawntreader’ side-quest in Avowed is bugged for some people.
The Morrowind gag is, blessedly, still in the game in a different form.
Matt Owen from Super Gamesite 64 says..."While all are serviceable, some are better than others. Make sure you pick the best companions in Avowed for the job."
Matt Owen from Super Gamesite 64 says... "It may not challenge genre tropes or flip the script on common gameplay mechanics, but Avowed is still an excellent RPG."
