Does it actually HELP in gameplay in any way?
I mean other than the intelligence that she gives on how to find Thaos, which you will find out before the time comes anyway
I know from reading that you encounter hints of her, as a freebooter captain, as you knock around the Deadfire in the sequel, but is there any material benefit in either game?
BTW, I agree that RP story-wise setting yourself up with a dragon ally is very cool. I've been tempted.
I have only read that so far that there is no actual benefit of having either one as your ally, Falenroed or Sefyra. For example, neither makes an appearance at the Battle of Yenwood Field. I'm only in my first play-through so I can't verify. I'm playing a godlike benevolent rogue, but I'm half tempted to have a dragon ally, as she is one-of-a-kind (I think), however, Falanroed is the last of her breed as well... Hence my dilemma