**Does not currently include dialogue from cut scenes, but does include cut content** >[!quote]+ *Have you heard of the [[Finger Maidens]]? They serve the [[Two Fingers]], offering guidance, and aid, to the [[Tarnished]]. But you, I am afraid, are maidenless. I can play the role of maiden. Turning [[runes]] into strength. To aid you in your search for [[the Elden Ring]]. You need only take me with you. To the foot of the [[Erdtree]].* >[!quote]+ *Then it's settled. Summon me by [[grace]] to turn [[runes]] into strength. Ahh, another matter. I bequeath to you [[this ring]]. Use it to traverse great distances. It will summon a spectral steed named [[Torrent]]. Torrent has chosen you. Treat him with respect.* >[!quote]+ *I understand. I'm asking you to put faith in but a stranger. Yet I'm certain that we can reach an understanding. Summon me by [[grace]] if you should reconsider.* >[!quote]+ *Have you reconsidered my offer?* >[!quote]+ *Shall I turn your [[runes]] to strength? Let my hand rest upon you, for but a moment.* >[!quote]+ *Phew. It is done.* >[!quote]+ *This tiny [[gold|golden]] aura is the [[grace]] of the [[Erdtree]]. This light once shone in the eyes of your [[Tarnished]] brethren. But now it is all that guides you. Or so I hear. You can see them, can't you? The rays of grace, that guide you through your burden.* >[!quote]+ *Me? I'm searching. For my purpose, given to me by [[my mother]] inside the [[Erdtree]], long ago. For the reason that I yet live, burned and bodiless. There is something for which I must apologise. I've acted the [[Finger Maiden]], yet can offer no guidance. I am no maiden. My purpose…was long ago lost.* >[!quote]+ *Upon the cliff, in [[Stormveil Castle|Castle Stormveil]], is a [[shardbearer]]. A [[demigods|demigod]] who inherited a fragment of the shattered [[The Elden Ring|Elden Ring]]. If the rays of [[grace]] signal the castle, then the Elden Ring beckons you. As an ally by pact, ...I pray that you are fit... To face the challenge presented by the Ring.* >[!quote]+ *Spoken echoes linger here. Words of [[Queen Marika the Eternal|Queen Marika]], who vanished long ago. If you wish, I will share them with you.* >[!quote]+ *Very well. In [[Queen Marika the Eternal|Marika's]] own words. [[Godfrey|My Lord]], and thy warriors. I divest each of thee of thy [[grace]]. With [[Tarnished|thine eyes dimmed]], ye will be driven from the [[Lands Between]]. Ye will wage war in a land afar, where ye will live, and die. Well? Perhaps that might serve you in lieu of a maiden's guidance.* >[!quote]+ *Of course. Perhaps there is no need. Tell me if you should change your mind.* >[!quote]+ *Spoken echoes of Queen Marika linger here, as well. Shall I share them with you?* >[!quote]+ *In [[Queen Marika the Eternal|Marika's]] own words. Then, after thy [[death]], I will give back what I once claimed. Return to the [[Lands Between]], wage war, and brandish [[the Elden Ring]]. Grow strong in the face of death. Warriors of my lord. [[Godfrey|Lord Godfrey]].* >[!quote]+ *In [[Queen Marika the Eternal|Marika's]] own words. [[Erdtree|The Erdtree]] governs all. The choice is thine. Become one with the [[Golden Order|Order]]. Or divest thyself of it. To wallow at the fringes; a powerless upstart.* >[!quote]+ *In [[Queen Marika the Eternal|Marika's]] own words. Hear me, [[Demigods]]. My children beloved. Make of thyselves that which ye desire. Be it a [[Lord]]. Be it a [[God]]. But should ye fail to become aught at all, ye will be forsaken. Amounting only to sacrifices...* >[!quote]+ *In [[Queen Marika the Eternal|Marika's]] own words. O [[Radagon]], leal hound of [[Golden Order|the Golden Order]]. Thou'rt yet to become me. Thou'rt yet to become a [[god]]. Let us be shattered, both. Mine other self.* >[!quote]+ *In [[Queen Marika the Eternal|Marika's]] own words. I declare mine intent, to search the depths of [[Golden Order|the Golden Order]]. Through understanding of the proper way, our faith, our [[grace]], is increased. Those blissful early days of blind belief are long past. My comrades; why must ye falter?* >[!quote]+ *In [[Queen Marika the Eternal|Marika's]] own words. Hark, brave warriors. Hark, my lord [[Godfrey]]. We commend your deeds. Guidance hath delivered ye through each ordeal, to the place ye stand. Put [[Fire Giants|the Giants]] to the sword, and confine [[flame of ruin|the flame]] atop [[Mountaintops of the Giants|the mount]]. Let a new epoch begin. An epoch glistening with life. Brandish [[the Elden Ring]], for the [[Age of the Erdtree]]!* >[!quote]+ *Forgive me. I've been...testing you. To see whether or not [[grace]] truly does guide you. And...whether you are fit to face the challenge that entails. It seems my worries were unfounded. [[Torrent]] had your measure from the very start. Whereas I merely pretended. There is but one other thing I can do to offer you guidance. I can take you to the [[Roundtable Hold]]... Gathering place of [[Tarnished]] [[champions]], guided by Grace...* >[!quote]+ *Very well. Let my hand rest upon you, for but a moment.* >[!quote]+ *Forgive me. I've been...testing you. To determine if [[the Elden Ring]] would truly have you. If you had the mettle to endure this long and arduous path. It seems my worries were unfounded. [[Torrent]] had your measure from the very start. Whereas I merely pretended. There is but one other thing I can do to offer you guidance. I can take you to the [[Roundtable Hold]]... Gathering place of [[Tarnished]] [[champions]], guided by [[Grace]]...* >[!quote]+ *Your seamster, [[Boc]]... He is always eager to see your return. Please, will you talk to him, when you can? I'm sure he would be much contented.* >[!quote]+ *Your seamster, [[Boc]]... I see him crying, from time to time. I think he misses his mother. He wants someone to tell him he's beautiful. Does being born of a mother... Mean one behaves in such a manner?* >[!quote]+ Cut content - Asimi questline *Is there...another person inside of you? Did you...want that to happen? I sense no malice. Do as you think best. Hello, other you. I am Melina, and I have an accord with this person. We might be together for some time. Pleased to meet you.* >[!quote]+ Cut content - Asimi questline *Is there...another person inside of you? Did you...want that to happen? I sense no malice. Do as you think best. Hello, other you. I am Melina, and I am travelling with this person. We might be together for some time. Pleased to meet you.* >[!quote]+ *[[Erdtree|The Erdtree]]...is close. Only a little further till the foot of the Erdtree, and the accord is fulfilled. It takes me back. I was born at the foot of the Erdtree. Where [[mother]] gave me my purpose. Though now, everything is lost to me. I...have to ascertain for myself. The reason for which I live, burned and bodiless.* >[!quote]+ *My utmost thanks. For bringing me to the base of [[Erdtree|the Erdtree]]. Here, I can govern my own movement. And thus, the accord is fulfilled. I shall depart to ascertain the purpose I was given. Farewell. I shall leave [[Torrent]], and the power to turn [[runes]] into strength, here with you. I wish you luck, in realising your ambition. You have fought long and hard. I have no doubt you will become [[Elden Lord]]. May you take the throne.* >[!quote]+ *Hello again, old friend. It's me, [[Melina]]. Your travelling companion. Allow me a moment to converse with you. You were unable to enter [[Erdtree|the Erdtree]], no? Prevented by the mantle of [[barbs]]. The [[thorns]] are impenetrable. A husk of the Erdtree's being; that spurns all that exists without. The only way to stand before [[the Elden Ring]]... and become the [[Elden Lord]]...is to pass the thorns. My purpose serves to aid in that very act. So I'd like you to undertake a new journey, with me. To the [[flame of ruin]], far above the clouds, upon the snowy [[mountaintops of the giants]]. Then I can set the Erdtree aflame. And guide you. Down the path to becoming Elden Lord.* >[!quote]+ *I wish to journey with you once more. To the [[flame of ruin]], far above the clouds, upon the snowy [[mountaintops of the giants]]. Then I can set [[Erdtree|the Erdtree]] aflame. And guide you. Down the path to becoming [[Elden Lord]].* >[!quote]+ *Think not, of the kindling. I shall see to that. All I ask of you is to make the journey. To the snowy[[ mountaintops of the giants]], far above the clouds. I know... I'm asking you to commit a [[sin|cardinal sin]]. But it must be done to reach the path beyond. And that is the path I wish to travel. What is your mind?* >[!quote]+ *There is something I'd like to say. My purpose was given to me by [[my mother]]. But now, I act of my own volition. I have set my heart upon the world that I would have. Regardless of my mother's designs. I won't allow anyone to speak ill of that. Not even you.* >[!quote]+ *We're almost there. The [[flame of ruin]] lies just ahead. I'm glad it was you I travelled with. I must tender my thanks to [[Torrent]], too. Thank you, Torrent. Please continue to lend your aid. Till the end.* >[!quote]+ *I have long observed the [[Lands Between]]. This world is in dire need of repair... and [[Death]]...indiscriminate... Are you prepared... To commit a [[sin|cardinal sin]]?* >[!quote]+ *Very well. Let my hand rest upon you, for but a moment.* >[!quote]+ *Very well. Tell me, when you are fully prepared.* >[!quote]+ *Are you ready to commit a [[sin|cardinal sin]]?* >[!quote]+ *If you intend to claim the [[frenzied flame]], I ask that you cease. It is not to be meddled with. It is chaos, devouring life and thought unending. However ruined this world has become, however mired in torment and despair... Life endures. Births continue. There is beauty in that, is there not? If you would become [[Lord]], do not deny this notion. Please, leave the frenzied flame alone.* >[!quote]+ *I shall see to the kindling. It is a purpose which I choose to fulfil. So, please... Leave the [[frenzied flame]] alone.* >[!quote]+ *The [[frenzied flame]] is not to be meddled with. It is chaos, devouring life and thought unending. So, please... Leave the frenzied flame alone.* >[!quote]+ *I ask you, one more time. Please, seek not the [[frenzied flame]]. As one who strives to become a [[Lord]], deny not the lives, the new births of this world. Those who would are not fit to be called Lord. When the land they preside over is lifeless.* >[!quote]+ *Please, put a stop to this madness. The [[Lord of Frenzied Flame]] is no lord at all. When the land they preside over is lifeless.* >[!quote]+ *You...have inherited the [[frenzied flame]]. A pity. You are no longer fit. Our accord ends here. But remember... Should you rise, as the [[Lord of Chaos]], I will kill you, as sure as night follows day. Such is my duty, for allowing you the strength of [[runes]]. Goodbye, my companion. Goodbye, [[Torrent]]...* >[!quote]+ *You...have inherited the [[frenzied flame]]. A pity. You are no longer fit. Our journey together ends here. And remember... Should you rise as the [[Lord of Chaos]], I will kill you, as sure as night follows day. Such is my duty, for allowing you the strength of [[runes]]. Goodbye, my companion. Goodbye, Torrent...* >[!character] [[Melina]] #source #dialogue #melina