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World · Quest

Blaidd the Half-Wolf

Blaidd is Ranni’s half-wolf knight. His first request concerns Darriwil, while his later appearances follow Ranni’s search for Nokron and the consequences of her rebellion.

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Locations and access

Tall ruin at Mistwood Ruins

Limgrave · Mistwood howl

When available: Before his early meetings advance.

Starting Site of Grace: Mistwood Outskirts

  1. Hear the howling at Mistwood Ruins, then ask Kalé about it at Church of Elleh for Finger Snap.
  2. Return to the tall ruin and perform Finger Snap below it. Speak when Blaidd jumps down.

Forlorn Hound Evergaol

Limgrave · Darriwil request

Starting Site of Grace: Agheel Lake South

  1. From Agheel Lake South, follow the road toward the southern Limgrave hills above the bridge to Weeping Peninsula.
  2. Climb to the circular Forlorn Hound Evergaol. Defeat Darriwil and speak to Blaidd beside it afterward.

Cliff beside the eastern basin

Siofra River · Siofra investigation

When available: During Ranni’s early Nokron investigation before the festival advances it.

Starting Site of Grace: Siofra River Bank

  1. Take Siofra River Well in Mistwood and follow the ruins to the lift into the broad river basin.
  2. From Siofra River Bank, follow the eastern cliff beyond Hallowhorn Grounds toward the spiritspring. Blaidd waits beside the cliff, looking toward Nokron.

Ranni’s Rise

Three Sisters · Ranni’s tower

Starting Site of Grace: Royal Moongazing Grounds

Before you go

  • Defeat Royal Knight Loretta in Caria Manor.
  1. Reach the western Liurnia road and follow it north through Kingsrealm Ruins. Strike the illusory wall blocking the road at the northern end, then continue past Iji at Road to the Manor.
  2. Ride toward the large manor while avoiding the magical strikes falling along the approach. Activate Main Caria Manor Gate grace at the entrance.
  3. Inside, follow the courtyard path northwest toward the building in the far corner. Fingercreepers hide among the plants and beneath the ground; do not stop on a buried hand.
  4. Enter the building with the seated spirit and climb its stairs to Manor Lower Level grace.
  5. Take the elevated walkways east and continue straight along the main route at the first junction. Spectral soldiers appear along the bridges. Reach the far building and take its lift up to Manor Upper Level.
  6. Leave the upper grace, pass the wolves in the garden and climb the main stone stairway toward the Troll Knight and sorcerers.
  7. Continue up the stairs beyond the troll and Pages to the large circular courtyard. Defeat Royal Knight Loretta, then activate Royal Moongazing Grounds grace.
  8. Leave through the rear exit into Three Sisters. Ranni's Rise is the western tower; climb to Ranni and agree to serve her.

Outside Ranni’s Rise

Three Sisters · The final return

When available: After Ranni’s quest conclusion.

Starting Site of Grace: Ranni’s Chamber

  1. Complete Ranni’s ring scene below Cathedral of Manus Celes and collect Dark Moon Greatsword.
  2. Return to the base of Ranni’s Rise and listen to Blaidd before approaching. Defeat his hostile final encounter if you want his equipment.

Quest steps

Quest steps can include different outcomes. Read the branch, conditions and cutoffs before making a choice.

  1. Meet through Kalé

    Branch: Main quest

    Use Finger Snap at Mistwood Ruins and listen to Blaidd’s request for Darriwil.

  2. Defeat Darriwil

    Branch: Main quest

    Fight Bloodhound Knight Darriwil at Forlorn Hound Evergaol. Blaidd is an optional special summon inside. Speak afterward for Somber Smithing Stone [2] and his referral to Iji.

  3. Follow Ranni’s investigation

    Branch: Main quest

    Enter Ranni’s service, speak to Blaidd’s projection and meet him in Siofra if that stage is still active. Carry his question through Seluvis and Sellen, then return with the information about Radahn.

  4. Attend the festival

    Branch: Main quest

    Meet Blaidd at Redmane Castle and defeat Starscourge Radahn. Speak in the Wailing Dunes afterward.

  5. Check the evergaol

    Branch: Main quest

    During the later investigation, return to Forlorn Hound Evergaol to hear him trapped inside. Speak and decide whether to release him. This optional meeting is not required to finish Ranni’s route.

  6. Complete Ranni’s ring scene

    Branch: Main quest

    Continue through Nokron, the Baleful Shadow and Astel to finish Ranni’s quest. The shadow is a different enemy despite the resemblance.

  7. Resolve the final encounter

    Branch: Main quest

    Return to Ranni’s Rise for Blaidd’s hostile appearance. Defeat him for Royal Greatsword and his armor, then speak to Iji about what happened.

Rewards and conditions

Reward or serviceConditionDetails
Somber Smithing Stone [2]Speak after the Darriwil victory.A conversation reward, separate from Darriwil’s Bloodhound’s Fang.
Carian Filigreed Crest purchase accessTell Iji Blaidd sent you after the referral.The talisman must still be bought; entering Ranni’s service provides another unlock route.
Royal Greatsword and Blaidd’s armorDefeat his final appearance outside Ranni’s Rise.Black Wolf Mask is found separately behind Seluvis’s Rise.

Notes

  • His early howling and Siofra appearances can advance as the larger quest progresses. Missing one does not mean Nokron or Ranni’s ending is permanently lost.
  • Blaidd can help against Darriwil even though ordinary multiplayer and Spirit Ashes are restricted in evergaols.
  • Freeing him from the evergaol does not change the intended final fate at Ranni’s tower.
  • His final confrontation can be left unresolved if you do not want to fight him, but his weapon and body armor require that outcome.
  • Royal Greatsword is not awarded by the Baleful Shadow. The shadow instead advances Ranni’s key reward.
  • The Black Wolf Mask is an impersonator’s mask on a nearby corpse, not a headpiece looted with his armor.
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