A mysterious, spectral girl. She was born at the foot of [[Erdtree|The Erdtree]]. She'll give [[Torrent]] to the player character, who she'd been travelling with for some time. She's not a [[Finger Maiden]], but she'll work as one for the player character, converting [[runes]] to strength, in exchange for a ride to the foot of The Erdtree. After the player character slays [[Godrick the Grafted]], she'll transport them to [[Roundtable Hold]]. Along their journey to The Erdtree, she'll provide specks of guidance at certain [[sites of grace]], and [[churches dedicated to Queen Marika]], and offer to reveal words spoken by Marika during the distant past. Upon arriving at [[Leyndell]], she'll leave the PC to ascertain her purpose. When the PC finds the path to [[Erdtree]] barred by thorns, she will return, saying she ascertained her purpose, and will help the PC gain access. Provided she can get access to [[Subjects/Flames/Flame of Ruin|The Flame of Ruin]], she says she'll take care of the "kindling" required to set the tree alight. Thus she and the PC will start a new journey. When the PC gains access to the [[Three Fingers]], Melina will warn against meeting them and insist against inheriting [[Frenzied Flame|The Frenzied Flame]]. If the player does so anyway, she'll say the PC is no longer fit, ending her accord and forever leaving their side. When making their way to the Forge of Giants, Melina will clarify she's now acting of her own volition, regardless of the purpose her mother gave her. After the PC defeats the guardian of the flame, Melina takes the PC's hand, and sacrifices herself to channel the Flame of Ruin, setting The Erdtree aflame. The PC, maidenless once more, wakes up at Crumbling Farum Azula. If summoned in the fight with Morgott she'll have the moveset of a [[Black Knife Assassins|Black Knife Assassin]] #elden_ring #subject #character