Uncover Hidden Narratives: Explore All NPC Quest Lines in Elden Ring

Elden Ring: A Comprehensive Guide to NPC Questlines

Elden Ring's rich tapestry of NPC questlines breathes life into its world, enriching its lore and unlocking hidden areas. However, FromSoftware's cryptic storytelling and lack of quest markers can make navigating these quests challenging. This guide provides a concise overview of nearly 30 intertwining NPC questlines, with links to detailed walkthroughs for each.

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

2. Ranni the Witch: One of the game's longest and most impactful quests, following Renna (her initial guise) as she seeks godhood and a journey across the stars. This involves exploring several secret areas, including the Lake of Rot. Full Ranni Quest Guide

3. Roderika: Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika gifts the Spirit Jellyfish summon and eventually becomes a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold. Guide on Summoning and Upgrading Spirit Ashes

4. Boc the Seamster: A friendly Demi-human whose quest involves retrieving sewing implements and making a significant, ambiguous choice. Full Boc Quest Guide

5. Patches: A recurring FromSoftware character, Patches appears in multiple locations, beginning in a Limgrave cave. Full Patches Quest Guide

6. Sorceress Sellen & Jerren: Sellen's quest, starting in Limgrave, involves finding Primeval Sorcerers and a final choice between Sellen and Witch-Hunter Jerren. Full Sellen Quest Guide

7. Blaidd: Met in the Mistwood or later, Blaidd's quest intersects with Ranni's. Full Blaidd Quest Guide

8. Kenneth Haight: Liberate his fort, Fort Haight, to connect with Nepheli Loux's quest. Guide to Finding Kenneth Haight

9. Iron Fist Alexander: An iconic character encountered in several locations, culminating in a final meeting in Farum Azula. Full Alexander Quest Guide

10. Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri: Yura's quest involves a tragic encounter with Shabriri, a follower of the Three Fingers. Full Yura Quest Guide

11. Warmaster Bernahl: Encountered in Limgrave, Volcano Manor, and Farum Azula, Bernahl's quest ends with a challenging fight. Full Bernahl Quest Guide

12. Brother Corhyn & Goldmask: A shared questline involving the search for Goldmask and the study of the Golden Order, rewarding a Mending Rune. Full Goldmask Quest Guide

13. Diallos: Encountered in Roundtable Hold and Volcano Manor, Diallos's quest reveals his identity and place in House Hoslow. Full Diallos Quest Guide

14. D, Hunter of the Dead: Found in Limgrave or Roundtable Hold, his quest intersects with Fia's, impacting her fate. Full D, Hunter of the Dead Quest Guide

15. Fia, Deathbed Companion: Her quest explores Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, rewarding a Mending Rune. Full Fia Quest Guide

16. Edgar & Irina: This quest involves defending Castle Morne and its sword, culminating in the Revenger's Shack. Full Edgar Quest Guide

17. Sorcerer Rogier: Met in Stormveil Castle, his quest explores Deathroot and Godwyn's murder. Full Rogier Quest Guide and Lore Implications

18. Nepheli Loux: Found in Stormveil Castle, her quest involves discovering her true lineage. Full Nepheli Loux Quest Guide

19. Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman: Met after progressing D's quest or visiting the Bestial Sanctum, his quest involves Deathroot and unlocks Incantations. Full Guide to Deathroot Locations

20. Finger Maiden Hyetta: Her quest involves Shabriri Grapes and leads to the Frenzied Flame ending. Full Hyetta Quest Guide

(Note: Replace LINK_TO_GUIDE with actual links to the walkthroughs.) The remaining NPCs (Thops, Rya, Blackguard Big Boggart, Jar Bairn, Preceptor Seluvis, Latenna, The Dung Eater, Gowry & Millicent, and Tanith & The Volcano Manor) would follow a similar structure with images and links to their respective guides.