Why is Tanith eating Rykard?

Lady Tanith's consumption of Rykard seems to be an attempt at resurrecting the slain Shardbearer.
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What to do when Tanith is 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.
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Is Tanith still 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.
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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.
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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.
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Elden Ring - Lady Tanith snacking on Rykard



Does killing Tanith affect anything?

However, some Elden Ring players may want to know if there's any benefit to killing Tanith. As it so happens, Elden Ring players can kill Tanith to get some rewards, and since it doesn't really have an impact on what ending they'll get, there aren't any serious consequences.
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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.
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Where is Rya after killing Tanith?

Rya can be found in the nearby ruins. Talk to her and she will offer to teleport you to the Volcano Manor. You may think this is the end of Rya's quest as Lady Tanith and Praetor Rykard take center stage, however, there is more to her story.
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Is Rykard Rya's father?

She'll even remark how her lord could've known she would be a bad mother, but all of this, of course, begs a question of Zoraya's father. Although the game leans into the fact that Zoraya had some sick, demented birth, that doesn't negate the obvious: Rykard is her father.
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Does killing Rykard affect Volcano Manor?

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.
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What are the consequences of killing Rykard?

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.
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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).
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Why did Rykard let himself be eaten?

He is one of the demigod children of Radagon and Queen Rennala of the Full Moon. During the Shattering, Rykard's desire for immortality led to him feeding himself to the God-Devouring Serpent. He serves as the main antagonist in the Volcano Manor quest.
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Why is Rykard being eaten?

Why Tanith Is Eating Rykard's Face In Volcano Manor. Lady Tanith's consumption of Rykard seems to be an attempt at resurrecting the slain Shardbearer.
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Can you complete Tanith quest after killing Rykard?

The Questline Cannot Proceed If You Defeat Rykard

You will not be able to proceed with the Tanith questline if you already have defeated the boss of the Volcano Hall, Rykard, before completing the quest.
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Should I spare RYA?

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.
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What happens if you give RYA the tonic of forgetfulness?

Rya's now found in the Temple of Eiglay, waiting by the hidden exit. If you give the tonic to her, she will forget her past. Alternatively, you can give the Tonic of Forgetfulness to Brother Corhyn.
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Why does RYA turn into a snake?

In her new location, the player is given a choice between three actions:. If you kill her, she will transform back into a snake and drop Daedicar's Woe. If you leave her alive and return after killing Rykard, she will have new dialogue.
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Is Tanith RYAS mother?

Tanith is the head of the Volcano Manor, and the consort of Praetor Rykard. Before meeting Rykard, Tannith worked as a dancer. She is the adoptive mother of Rya.
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Does joining Volcano Manor affect anything?

The Tarnished can join the blasphemous Volcano Manor in Elden Ring. Even though they seem evil, joining has no downsides and gives players new quests.
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What does Zoraya's letter say?

Zorayas' Letter Description

"I wish to set out on a journey. So that one day, I can carry on Mother's work. Be the proud daughter of Tanith of Volcano Manor. You've always been so kind.
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Can you fight Rykard again?

That said, Rykard – and his God-Devouring Serpent form - is an optional boss, so feel free to return later if you think the area is too challenging for you when you first arrive.
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Where does bernahl go after Rykard?

After the player has killed Rykard and the Volcano Manor is hollowed out, Bernahl will be able to invade Crumbling Farum Azula. Players can get to where he's at by going beside the Great Bridge and turn towards the Dragon Temple located in the north.
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What happens if you give Tanith patches item?

You can talk to her and have the option to give her the Dancer's Castanets although she will ignore you. In any case, doing this will still result in it disappearing from your key items but seems to do nothing else. You can now either leave the area or kill Tanith if you want to trigger an optional fight.
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