Is Eiglay the serpent?

There was an immortal god serpent named Eiglay, and Rykard was charmed by it. Apparently, there was a lost heretical religion that worshipped Eiglay long ago and Rykard decided to use Volcano Manor as grounds for the religion to be reborn.

Who is Eiglay?

The lore suggests this is Eiglay, the serpent of blasphemy, whose temple you find not far from Rykard, complete with a huge snake skin hanging from its rafters. From all the lore in this area, we learn that when Rykard chose blasphemy, he really went all-in.

What serpent ate Rykard?

During the Shattering, Rykard's desire for immortality led to him feeding himself to the God-Devouring Serpent.

Who is in control Rykard or the serpent?

Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy is the true form of the God-Devouring Serpent, whose body has been taken over by Rykard. Players can fight him at the Volcano Manor in Mt. Gelmir and is one of the shardbearers players may fight to access Leyndell. He was revered by his supporters for seeking to overthrow the Golden Order.

What is the giant snake in Elden ring?

The God-Devouring Serpent is a massive coiled serpent found at the Volcano Manor in Mt. Gelmir. It was worshipped long ago by the ancient people of Mt. Gelmir, who offered up sacrifices to the powerful serpent god using a specific curved sword.

Elden Ring Lore | Rykard Lord of Blasphemy

Is Rykard really dead in Elden Ring?

Since Rykard was imbued with the immortality of the ancient Serpent-God, as well as the power of the Death Rune, he did not truly die. His head currently rests in his chamber, where his body is slowly reforming, and Tanith sits feasting on his innards in hopes that he will live on through her.

Where is Rya after killing Rykard?

Once you go and defeat Rykard and return to the manor (when everyone's left) Rya will be at her original spot in the drawing room. Speak to her then reload the area to find the Daedicar's Woe talisman where she was standing.

What sword kills Rykard?

Rykard is a boss with a gimmick mechanic in that he can only be damaged by the Serpent-Hunter, a weapon that is both great-sword and spear, which you can find from a corpse when you first enter the boss arena.

Why is Tanith eating Rykard?

Lady Tanith's consumption of Rykard seems to be an attempt at resurrecting the slain Shardbearer.

What does killing Rykard lock?

You can access and defeat Rykard without doing any of Volcano Manor's quests, though it comes with a few consequences. After you defeat Rykard - regardless of whether you join the Manor - everyone in the Manor leaves. That means you'll miss Rya's quest and all the loot gained from Tanith's contracts.

Is the Blasphemous Blade good?

The Blasphemous Blade is a Greatsword that can be acquired relatively late into Elden Ring, and thanks to its self-healing abilities and incredibly powerful Ash of War it's one of the best end-game weapons for Faith-based players.

Was Jörmungandr poisonous?

Jormungand's venom was utterly poisonous and its size was immense. So the father of the gods, Odin, cast the serpent into the sea, where ever afterward its movements were responsible for fatal storms and tidal waves. The 'Prose (or Younger) Edda' recounts how Thor almost slew Jormungand.

Was Jörmungandr venomous?

He will eventually kill Jörmungandr but will fall dead after walking nine paces, having been poisoned by the serpent's deadly venom.

Where is the Temple of Eiglay?

The Godskin Noble is located at the Temple of Eiglay Site of Grace in the Volcano Manor in Mt Gelmir, and is located roughly halfway through the Legacy Dungeon.

Who is Rykard's daughter in Elden Ring?

Elden Ring: Rya/Zoraya's Quest Line

When players first meet Zoraya, her name is Rya. She guides players to Volcano Manor, where eventually they can see her in a true form: that of a humanoid serpent. She tells players she is the daughter of Tanith and of a “kingly” or “noble” lineage.

Is Tanith Rykard's wife?

Elden Ring's Volcano Manor has a gruesome history, with the isolated location being ruled by Rykard and his mysterious wife, Tanith.

Can you finish Volcano Manor after killing Rykard?

After beating Rykard players can no longer progress the Volcano Manor questline, but this implies that they did not finish the questline to reach Rykard in the first place.

What happens to Tanith after Rykard?

After players kill Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy and get his Great Rune Tanith is released from the manor along with all the other surviving NPCs that reside in it. A lot of players won't see her again, but she is present at one more place in the game.

What to do with the lady eating Rykard?

NOTE: At the end of the Patches Questline, Patches will give you Dancer's Castanets to take to Tanith. You can choose to give these to her when she is eating Rykard's corpse, although you receive no special items for doing so. At this point, you can leave Tanith to her meal or choose to put her out of her misery.

What level is Radahn?

You should be at least level 70 before fighting Radahn, ideally with a powerful weapon suited to your chosen build, such as the Moonveil Katana, or strong spells with good range, including Comet.

Where does RYA go after Volcano Manor?

Speak to Rya After the First Volcano Manor Assassination

Rya will tell you that she hears strange sounds behind the walls sometimes. Rya will move after this and you can now find her in the room opposite the drawing room (the second door on the right).

What weapon is best vs Rykard?

Right inside the boss room door will be a corpse with an item. This item is actually a weapon--the Serpent Hunter great spear. This weapon is essential to defeating Rykard, so go ahead and equip it.

Is Tanith eating Rykard?

Reports have shown she will still be eating Rykard's corpse at the end of the game. Receiving the Dancer's Castanets from Patches will not continue her quest after Rykard is defeated.

Should you give Ryan the tonic?

Should you give Rya the tonic in Elden Ring? Rya explains the truth of her birth and asks you to kill her. Don't do it, and refuse to give her the tonic.

What is the best ending for RYA quest?

Don't Give Rya/Zoraya The Potion

Ignoring Rya/Zoraya's request to kill her, and Lady Tanith's request to drug Rya is the path to the good ending. After refusing to kill Rya/Zoraya, and declining to give her the potion, complete Lady Tanith's questline.