Sorcerer Rogier
Sorcerer Rogier is a key NPC in Elden Ring, found in the chapel near the Stormhill Evergaol in Limgrave. He is a skilled sorcerer with a mysterious past and a questline that delves into the lore of the Black Knife Assassins and the nature of the Greater Will. His knowledge and assistance can be invaluable to players, particularly those focusing on Intelligence-based builds.
Your first encounter with Rogier will be in the chapel. He is initially weakened and recovering from an encounter. He will speak of his research into the Black Knife Assassins and their connection to the demigods. He offers you his knowledge and can teach you the "Glintstone Pebble" sorcery if you don't already know it. He also hints at a deeper conspiracy at play.
After speaking with Rogier, he will eventually relocate to the Roundtable Hold. He can be found in the room adjacent to the Twin Maiden Husks. Here, his research into the Black Knife Assassins will intensify. He will ask you to investigate their activities and gather information for him. This often involves exploring specific areas and defeating certain enemies that are connected to the assassins.
Rogier's questline is closely tied to the lore of D, Hunter of the Dead, and the quest to uncover the truth behind the assassination of Godwyn the Golden. He will ask you to find a specific Black Knife Assassin's armor and bring it back to him. This armor piece is often found in a hidden area or dropped by a challenging enemy.
As you progress Rogier's quest, he will become increasingly ill, a consequence of his exposure to the lingering curse associated with the Black Knife Assassins. His dialogue will reflect his deteriorating condition and his growing understanding of the dark forces at play in the Lands Between.
The ultimate goal of Rogier's quest is to uncover the truth about the Night of the Black Knives and the fate of Godwyn. He will eventually provide you with crucial lore insights and, if you follow his quest to its conclusion, he may offer you a unique weapon or a significant piece of information that impacts the game's narrative. He also teaches you the "Roderika's Lament" incantation, a powerful tool for dealing with certain enemies.
Here are the key steps to Sorcerer Rogier's questline:
- Meet Rogier: Find him in the chapel near Stormhill Evergaol in Limgrave.
- Relocate to Roundtable Hold: He will move to the Roundtable Hold after some progression.
- Investigate Black Knife Assassins: Rogier will ask you to gather information and items related to them.
- Find the Black Knife Assassin's Armor: This is a key objective in his quest.
- Witness his decline: Observe his worsening condition as he uncovers more lore.
- Receive his final insights: He will impart crucial lore and potentially a reward.
Rogier's questline is essential for understanding the deeper lore of Elden Ring, particularly concerning the events that led to the Shattering. His knowledge and the items he provides can be a significant boon to any Tarnished seeking to unravel the mysteries of the Lands Between.