Fia's Questline in Elden Ring Nightre
Fia, the Deathbed Companion, offers one of Elden Ring Nightre's most poant and lore-rich questlines, delving into themes of death, acceptance, and the nature of the Elden Ring itself. Her quest is intrinsically linked to the fate of the Lands Between and offers a unique perspective on the world's fractured state. Completing her quest is essential for unlocking a specific ending.
Starting Fia's Questline:
- Meet Fia: You first encounter Fia in the Roundtable Hold. She offers to hold you, which grants you the Baldachin's Blessing (a consumable item that restores HP and cures Death Blight) and a temporary buff.
- Exhaust Dialogue: Speak to Fia multiple times until her dialogue repeats.
- Find the Weathered Dagger: After defeating Starscourage Radahn in Caelid, you will find a Weathered Dagger on the floor of the Roundtable Hold, near Fia's usual spot.
- Return the Dagger: Give the Weathered Dagger to Fia. She will reveal that it belonged to her deceased lover and that she wishes to reunite them. This triggers the next stage of her quest.
Key Stages and Locations:
- D, Hunter of the Dead: Fia will mention her lover and a hunter named D. You will need to speak with D, who is also in the Roundtable Hold, to learn more about his connection to Fia and her quest.
- Deeproot Depths: Fia will eventually leave the Roundtable Hold. You will need to find her again in the Deeproot Depths, a hidden area accessible from various points, most notably after defeating the Valiant Gargoyles in Siofra Aqueduct.
- The Prince of Death's Staff: In Deeproot Depths, you will find Fia in a large chamber. She will ask you to retrieve the Cursemark of Death for her. This item is obtained by completing parts of Ranni's questline (specifically, obtaining it from the Divine Tower of Liurnia).
- The Mending Rune of the Death-Prince: After you have the Cursemark of Death and return to Fia in Deeproot Depths, she will perform a ritual. You will then need to defeat her and her two phantom lovers in combat. After the fight, you can loot her body to acquire the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince.
Rewards:
- Mending Rune of the Death-Prince: This is a key item required to achieve the 'Lord of Frenzied Flame' or 'Age of the Duskborn' endings.
- Baldachin's Blessing: A useful consumable for early-to-mid game.
- Lore and Insight: Fia's questline provides significant lore about the nature of death in the Lands Between and the Golden Order's suppression of it.
Fia's questline is a somber and impactful journey that offers a unique perspective on the world's lore. It requires progression through other questlines and exploration of hidden areas, making it a rewarding endeavor for those who seek to understand the deeper mysteries of Elden Ring Nightre.