Elden Ring: Unlocking NPC Quest Mysteries

Elden Ring boasts a rich tapestry of NPC questlines, significantly enriching the game's lore and unlocking otherwise inaccessible areas. FromSoftware's characteristically cryptic storytelling, however, often makes initiating these quests challenging, given the absence of quest markers. This guide provides a concise overview of nearly 30 intertwined NPC quests, each linked to a detailed walkthrough.

Key NPCs and Their Quests:

1. White Mask Varre: This early encounter offers a path to Mohgwyn Palace, a crucial endgame area and gateway to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Full Walkthrough

2. Ranni the Witch: Beginning as Renna, Ranni's extensive questline involves aiding an Empyrean's ascension to godhood, culminating in a journey across the stars after exploring various hidden areas, including the Lake of Rot. Full Walkthrough

3. Roderika: Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika provides the Spirit Jellyfish summon and eventually becomes a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold. Full Walkthrough

4. Boc the Seamster: This friendly Demi-human's quest involves retrieving sewing implements and making a consequential choice. Full Walkthrough

5. Patches: A recurring FromSoftware character, Patches' questline spans multiple locations, beginning in a Limgrave cave. Full Walkthrough

6. Sorceress Sellen & Jerren: Sellen's quest, starting in Limgrave, leads to a confrontation with Jerren, requiring a choice between them. Full Walkthrough

7. Blaidd: Initially found in the Mistwood, Blaidd's quest intertwines with Ranni's. Full Walkthrough

8. Kenneth Haight: Liberate his Fort Haight in Limgrave to connect with Nepheli Loux's quest. Location Guide

9. Iron Fist Alexander: This iconic character's quest involves finding him in several locations, culminating in Farum Azula. Full Walkthrough

10. Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri: Yura's questline tragically ends at Shabriri's hands. Full Walkthrough

11. Warmaster Bernahl: This questline sees Bernahl transition from friendly NPC to formidable foe. Full Walkthrough

12. Brother Corhyn & Goldmask: Their shared quest, involving the Golden Order, rewards a Mending Rune. Full Walkthrough

13. Diallos: Diallos's journey of self-discovery leads him to Volcano Manor. Full Walkthrough

14. D, Hunter of the Dead: His quest intersects with Fia's, impacting her fate. Full Walkthrough

15. Fia, Deathbed Companion: Fia's quest explores Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, yielding a Mending Rune. Full Walkthrough

16. Edgar & Irina: Their quest involves defending Castle Morne and culminates at the Revenger's Shack. Full Walkthrough

17. Sorcerer Rogier: Rogier's quest explores Deathroot and Godwyn's murder. Full Walkthrough

18. Nepheli Loux: Nepheli's quest focuses on discovering her lineage after being abandoned. Full Walkthrough

19. Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman: This quest involves collecting Deathroot for rewards and Incantations. Deathroot Locations Guide

20. Finger Maiden Hyetta: Hyetta's quest delves into the Frenzied Flame, leading to a specific ending. Full Walkthrough

(Note: Replace LINK_TO_WALKTHROUGH and LINK_TO_LOCATION_GUIDE and LINK_TO_DEATHROOT_GUIDE with actual links to relevant walkthroughs and guides.) The remaining NPCs can be similarly detailed, following the same format. Remember to include the image for each NPC.