Firelink Shrine

Firelink Shrine (火継ぎの祭祀場) is a Location in Dark Souls. It is accessed directly after the Undead Asylum, and connects to multiple areas. 

Information

The Firelink Shrine serves as the central hub in Dark Souls, connecting multiple areas and hosting a variety of NPCs who arrive and depart as the story progresses. Players can interact with these characters to purchase items, learn spells, and engage in quests that impact the game's narrative.

NPCs

Crestfallen Warrior

• Location: Sitting near the bonfire.
• Details: A dejected man who offers cryptic yet insightful advice. Eventually, he ventures off to explore but succumbs to despair.

Anastacia of Astora (Fire Keeper)

• Location: In a cell below the shrine's bonfire.
• Details: The mute Fire Keeper of Firelink Shrine. She maintains the bonfire and can upgrade Estus Flasks with Fire Keeper Souls.
• Events:
  • Anastacia is murdered by Lautrec of Carim after two bells are rung. She can later be revived.
  • Initially does not speak, but her voice is heard after her resurrection.

Petrus of Thorolund

• Location: Near the bonfire.
• Details: A portly cleric who sells miracles and talismans. He initially provides a Copper Coin and later offers to join the Way of White covenant.
• Events:
  • Awaits the arrival of Rhea of Thorolund and her escort (Nico and Vince). Leaves with them for the Catacombs but later returns alone.
  • Petrus’ actions have significant consequences for Rhea’s survival.
• Drops: Humanity x2 (if killed).

Rhea of Thorolund and Her Escorts (Nico and Vince)

• Location: Appear near Petrus after the Capra Demon is defeated.
• Details: A cleric and her bodyguards.
• Events:
  • Petrus betrays Rhea, leaving her to die in the Catacombs. Killing Petrus beforehand triggers hostility.

Knight Lautrec of Carim

• Location: Initially found imprisoned in the Undead Parish.
• Details: Freed after ringing both bells, Lautrec murders Anastacia and escapes. His betrayal triggers a questline where players can invade and kill him to restore Anastacia.
• Events:
  • Players may preemptively kill Lautrec to prevent Anastacia's death.
• Drops: Soul of Anastacia (if killed after her murder).

Griggs of Vinheim

• Location: Rescued from the Lower Undead Burg.
• Details: A sorcerer who sells spells and magic-related items. Requires 10 Intelligence to interact with his shop.

Laurentius of the Great Swamp

• Location: Rescued from the Depths.
• Details: A friendly pyromancer who teaches basic pyromancies and upgrades Pyromancy Flames to +15.
• Events:
  • If the player interacts with Quelaana of Izalith, Laurentius becomes obsessed and departs, ultimately disappearing.

Domhnall of Zena

• Location: Moves to Firelink Shrine after both Bells of Awakening are rung.
• Details: A merchant selling unique boss-related items and armor.
• Unlockable Gear:
  • Golem Set (Iron Golem).
  • Ornstein or Smough Set (final boss defeated in Anor Londo).
  • Gwyndolin Set (Dark Sun Gwyndolin).
  • Gwyn Set (Lord of Cinder, post-game).

Big Hat Logan

• Location: Rescued from Sen’s Fortress.
• Details: A renowned sorcerer who sells advanced magic. Requires 15 Intelligence to interact with his shop.
• Events: Leaves the shrine later in the game to pursue his studies.

Siegmeyer of Catarina

• Location: Appears near the bonfire after certain events.
• Details: A jovial knight on a journey. He departs frequently as his questline progresses.

Sieglinde of Catarina

• Location: Appears after rescuing her from the Duke’s Archives.
• Details: Siegmeyer’s daughter, pursuing her father. Returns to the shrine briefly after her rescue.

Kingseeker Frampt

• Location: Appears in Firelink Shrine after ringing both Bells of Awakening.
• Details: A primordial serpent who guides the player toward the Lordvessel quest. Can consume items to exchange for souls or materials.
• Notes: Attacking him renders him inactive, though he reappears after reloading the game.

Items

General Items:

• Cracked Red Eye Orb – Found in the same chest as the Homeward Bone.
• Lloyd’s Talisman – Found in the same chest as the Homeward Bone.

Rings:

• Ring of Sacrifice – Found under the aqueduct bridge by performing a jump to reach it.

Weapons and Shields:

• Morning Star – Found in a chest near Petrus.
• Talisman – Found in the same chest as the Morning Star.
• Winged Spear – Found in the graveyard near the large skeletons.
• Zweihander – Found in the graveyard near the cliff edge.
• Crest Shield – Dropped by the Hollowed Knight of Astora (Oscar) upon returning to the Asylum.
• Twin Serpent Kite Shield – Found in the graveyard.

Special Items:

• Binoculars – Found near the cliff edge in the graveyard.
• Undead Asylum F2 West Key – Found on the roof near the giant crow’s nest.
• Rusted Iron Ring – Found in the Northern Undead Asylum after revisiting.
• Peculiar Doll – Found in the Northern Undead Asylum after revisiting.

Consumables:

• Soul of a Lost Undead – Scattered throughout the area.
• Large Soul of a Nameless Soldier – Found on the path to the graveyard.
• Large Soul of a Lost Undead – Found near the well and in the graveyard.
• Estus Flask (5) – Given by the bonfire.
• Humanity – Found on the well near Petrus of Thorolund.
• Fire Keeper Soul – Found in New Londo Ruins, accessible via the staircase from the shrine.
• Homeward Bone – Found in a chest near Petrus.

Notes

• NPC Interactions: Many NPCs leave the shrine permanently as their questlines progress, so be sure to purchase or interact with them while they’re available.
• Returning Items: If important quest items are lost, they can be retrieved from the empty chest near the water's edge.
• Skeletons: The nearby graveyard is home to challenging enemies early in the game. Use blunt weapons or parry techniques for easier combat.
• Items in chests near Petrus are easily accessible but can be missed if not explored.
• The Peculiar Doll and Rusted Iron Ring require revisiting the Northern Undead Asylum via the giant crow.

Trivia

• Firelink Shrine serves as a geographical and thematic midpoint in Dark Souls, connecting most major areas.
• Sieglinde of Catarina's questline mirrors that of Siegmeyer, showcasing the cyclical nature of familial roles in the game.