During the Ancient Soil quest, it’s revealed that the voice in your head is none other than Sapadal–a massive long-forgotten god who’s kind of half-tree, half-building. It’s a lot to take in, especially as it doesn’t actually answer that many questions yet. Nevertheless, much like the choice to take the Voice’s power earlier in Avowed, you’ll have to decide whether to accept or reject Sapadal’s power.
While it’s technically not a consequence of either choice, be warned that completing this quest step will immediately trigger an important event in the story–one that’s based on your exploration of Emerald Stair. If you’re looking to be the good guy, deal with the Steel Garrote in the region first by clearing their camp in the cave behind the waterfall at River Fork Beacon or by completing the Steel Resolve quest from the Ranger Headquarters.
If you don’t do this before making your choice (or side with the Steel Garrote), you’ll get the bad outcome. Be aware…