D, Hunter of the Dead is an NPC in Elden Ring.
He is also possible to summon as a co-operator in Black Knife Catacombs.
Background[]
Darian, more commonly known as D, Hunter of the Dead is an undead hunter and an ally of Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman. Darian has a twin brother by the name of Devin, who was also called D. While Darien and Devin had different minds and bodies, they shared a single soul, and were reviled as cursed beings. The twins found sanctuary in the Golden Order, the only institution to accept them.[1]
Darian befriended the spellblade Rogier, with whom he shared an interest in Those Who Live in Death. The two friends eventually parted ways[2], each coming to their own conclusion about the undead.
Darian became a proponent of Golden Order fundamentalism and a hunter of Those Who Live in Death, seeking to stamp out defilement and preserve the perfection of the Golden Order. Darian encountered and became an ally of Gurranq, who bid him to weed out Deathroot, a plant which caused the emergence of Those Who Live in Death, so that he might feed it to him.
Following the traces of death, Darian came upon Summonwater Village, where a Tibia Mariner had set up shop. In the outskirts of the village, he encounters a Tarnished champion and warns them to stay away from the village. After the champion defeats the Mariner and weeds out the Deathroot, Darian offers them a deal; to take his place as Gurranq's servant, in exchange for Gurranq sharing with them the strength of beasts.
With other matters to attend to, Darian relocates to Roundtable Hold. After the Tarnished takes him up on his offer, he declares them brothers-in-arms and teaches them the fundamentalist techniques wielded by the hunters of the dead. Another resident of Roundtable Hold and associate of the Tarnished champion is Fia, a deathbed companion and servant of the Prince of Death. Fia gives the Tarnished a dagger, asking them to find its rightful owner. After the Tarnished shows Darian the dagger, he offers to return it to its owner.
Shortly thereafter, Darian is murdered by Fia. The Tarnished champion may retrieve Darian's armor and find his twin. Devin will don the armor, and avenge his brother, finding Fia at the foot of the Prince of Death and murdering her.
Shop Inventory[]
| Image | Item Name | Runes | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
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Litany of Proper Death | 2500 | 1 |
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Order's Blade | 3000 | 1 |
Character Information[]
Basic Info[]
| Location | HP | Runes | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limgrave | 762 | 1000 | D's Bell Bearing
Twinned Set |
| Liurnia of the Lakes (cooperator) | 3635 | ||
| Black Knife Catacombs (cooperator) | 3161 |
Equipment[]
| Right Hand | Left Hand | Armor | Items | Spells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limgrave/Liurnia of the Lakes | ||||
| Inseparable Sword +1 | Clawmark Seal +10 | Twinned Set | Flask of Crimson Tears x1 | Litany of Proper Death |
Quest Items[]
| Image | Item Name | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
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Deathroot | Speaking to D after obtaining a Deathroot will prompt him to introduce you to Gurranq. |
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Weathered Dagger | Received from Fia and given to D in order to progress to the final part of his questline. |
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Twinned Set | Dropped upon death or received at the end of his questline. Can be given to D, Beholder of Death. |
Questline Progression[]
- Limgrave
- (Optional) D can first be encountered close to Saintsbridge in Limgrave. He will warn you about Summonwater Village, which is overrun by Those Who Live in Death, including a Tibia Mariner.
- (Optional) After defeating the Tibia Mariner in Summonwater Village, D will appear appear in the village and offer to introduce you to Gurranq.
- Roundtable Hold
- D will appear in Roundtable Hold regardless of whether he was encountered in Limgrave. If you have at least one Deathroot and did not complete step 1, he will offer to introduce you to Gurranq.
- D will begin selling Incantations after you have met Gurranq. He will also become available as a cooperator in Black Knight Catacombs as well as against the Tibia Mariner in Liurnia of the Lakes.
- After progressing Fia's questline, the Weathered Dagger can be given to D.
- After reloading the area, Fia can be found standing over D's corpse in a previously inaccessible room in Roundtable Hold.
Gallery[]
Darian's death in the Roundtable Hold
Dialogue[]
| English Dialogue |
| Before the player first speaks to him in Limgrave |
|---|
| There's no mistake, is there? |
| Death has left its mark once again. |
| I'm sorry, I cannot give you your proper rites... |
| But at least you did not join Those Who Live in Death. |
| Your soul will return to the Erdtree, in time. |
| Honeyed rays of gold, deliver this spirit. |
| Introduction in Limgrave |
| Ah, a Tarnished, are you? |
| I'm known as D. I hunt down Those Who Live in Death, and weed their Deathroot. |
| Heed my warning. |
| The village here has been touched by Death. |
| And worse yet, it is home to a mariner. |
| If you value your life, then go no further. |
| If talked to again |
| The village here has been touched by Death. |
| Turn back, while you still can. |
| After defeating the Tibia Mariner in Summonwater Village |
| Another fool who won't listen to reason, eh? |
| But with a prowess for weeding Deathroot. |
| ... |
| How would you like to earn the strength of beasts? |
| If you're inclined to hunt more of Those Who Live in Death, and weed their Deathroot, |
| then I'll introduce you to Gurranq, the beast clergyman. |
| I have a matter of my own to attend to. |
| And the beast himself wishes for someone to take my place. |
| What say you? |
| Introduction (if Tibia Mariner is already defeated) |
| Ah, a Tarnished, are you? |
| With a prowess for weeding Deathroot. |
| ... |
| I'm known as D. I hunt down Those Who Live in Death, and weed their Deathroot. |
| How would you like to earn the strength of beasts? |
| If you're inclined to hunt more of Those Who Live in Death, and weed their Deathroot, |
| then I'll introduce you to Gurranq, the beast clergyman. |
| I have a matter of my own to attend to. |
| And the beast himself wishes for someone to take my place. |
| "Refuse Introduction" |
| Well, all right, then. |
| No sense in forcing you. |
| Talking again after refusing introduction |
| What now? Had a change of heart? |
| "Accept Introduction" |
| Very well. Show me your map. |
| ... |
| I've marked the location for you. Of a hidden gateway. |
| It will lead you to Gurranq, the beast clergyman. |
| Talking again after accepting introduction |
| I have a matter of my own to attend to. |
| I spotted the mark of the centipede here in the village. |
| An ill-omened symbol that should not be. |
| Someone, or something, threatens the sanctity of the Golden Order. |
| And must be eradicated. |
| Talking again |
| What is it? Still milling about? |
| The map indicates where the gateway is hidden. |
| It will lead you to Gurranq, the beast clergyman. |
| First encounter in Roundtable Hold (if not previously met in Limgrave) |
| I don't believe we've met. |
| I'm known as D. I hunt down Those Who Live in Death, and weed their Deathroot. |
| Heed my warning. |
| Those Who Live in Death should be left well alone. |
| All the more, should you spy a mariner among their number. |
| Unless you wish to lay down your life in vain. |
| Those Who Live in Death should be left well alone. |
| All the more, should you spy a mariner among their number. |
| First encounter in Roundtable Hold (if the player did not defeat Tibia Mariner) |
| Ah...we meet again. |
| I'm glad you took my warning to heart. |
| Those Who Live in Death should be left well alone. |
| All the more, should you spy a mariner among their number. |
| If talked to in Roundtable Hold after defeating the Tibia Mariner |
| Well, well... |
| Another fool who won't listen to reason, eh? |
| But with a prowess for weeding Deathroot. |
| ... |
| How would you like to earn the strength of beasts? |
| If you're inclined to hunt more of Those Who Live in Death, and weed their Deathroot, |
| then I'll introduce you to Gurranq, the beast clergyman. |
| I have a matter of my own to attend to. |
| And the beast himself wishes for someone to take my place. |
| What say you? |
| If talked to before meeting Gurranq |
| Ah, hello again. |
| You haven't gone to see Gurranq yet, have you? |
| Well, no rush. You do as you please. |
| Just as long as he doesn't starve to death, eh. |
| If talked to again |
| Go to Gurranq only if you feel the time is right. |
| Killing Those Who Live in Death and weeding their Deathroot... |
| Is a path not to be trod without ample resolve. |
| If talked to after meeting Gurranq |
| You've met Gurranq, I take it? |
| Then owing to our duties shared, we are now comrades-in-arms. |
| I think you've earned this. |
| The power of the Golden Order, to aid the hunt of Those Who Live in Death. |
| Generic greeting |
| Did you need something else? |
| Generic greeting |
| Ah, hello there. What can I do for you? |
| Greeting after giving Gurranq Deathroot |
| Ah, hello. You've been busy weeding Deathroot, I take it. |
| I thank you, as your brother-in-arms. |
| So what can I do for you? |
| "About D" |
| I serve the Golden Order. |
| That I might put this crooked land to rights. |
| Following only the guidance of the great Elden Ring. |
| Those Who Live in Death fall outside the principles of the Golden Order. |
| Their mere existence sullies the guidance of gold. Tainting its truth. |
| And so it is the vermin must be exterminated... Down to the very last. |
| "About Rogier" |
| Are you acquainted with a man named Rogier? |
| You know, the piteous fellow hiding away on the balcony? |
| He was a formidable spellblade, in times past. |
| Don't let his easy air deceive you. He was wise beyond his years, stout of heart and clear of mind |
| No more though. |
| You see him now, ravaged by thorns, muttering and rambling... |
| Like he's half dead already. I can't stomach to watch. |
| Take well the lesson, friend. |
| That's how you end up, when seduced by Those Who Live in Death. |
| When grace is sullied, it rots people from the inside. Breaks them. |
| "Give weathered dagger" |
| Well, what have we here? |
| How did you get your hands on that dagger? |
| ... |
| Well. That hardly matters. |
| I know very well whose dagger it is. |
| Why don't I return it to them for you? |
| Good work, bringing this to me. |
| If attacked |
| Don't you dare. |
| Unless you want to die like a dog? |
| If attacked |
| Very well. |
| Honeyed rays of gold, deliver this spirit. |
| If the player is killed |
| I swear, there's a blight spreading amongst the Tarnished. |
| Death |
| How could this...happen...? |
| Forgive me, Devin... D-Devin... |
| Japanese Dialogue |
| Before the player first speaks to him in Limgrave |
|---|
| …なるほど、これは… |
| またひとつ、死が蔓延ったか… |
| …すまんな。今、君を弔うことはできん |
| だが、死に生きることはなかったのだ |
| いつか魂は、大樹に還るだろう |
| 黄金よ、この者の魂を律したまえ |
| Note: He says 大樹, meaning "great tree", rather than Erdtree. |
| Note: 魂 is "soul" not "spirit". |
| Introduction in Limgrave |
| …貴公、褪せ人か |
| 俺はD。死に生きる者を狩り、死の根を摘んでいる |
| …ひとつ、忠告しておこう |
| この先の村には、死が蔓延っている |
| おそらくは「船」もいるだろう |
| 無駄に屍を晒す趣味がなければ、近付かぬことだ |
| If talked to again |
| この先の村には、死が蔓延っている |
| …近付かぬことだ |
| After defeating the Tibia Mariner in Summonwater Village |
| …貴公、忠告も聞けぬ愚者だったか |
| …だが、死の根を摘む力はあるようだな |
| ... |
| 貴公、獣の力に興味はあるか |
| 死に生きる者を狩り、死の根を摘むつもりがあるなら |
| 獣の司祭、グラングを紹介してやろう |
| …俺は、別にやることができた |
| グラングも、替りを欲しがるだろう |
| どうだ？ |
| Introduction (if Tibia Mariner is already defeated) |
| …貴公、褪せ人か |
| …どうやら、死の根を摘む力はあるようだな |
| ... |
| 俺はD。死に生きる者を狩り、死の根を摘んでいる |
| 貴公、獣の力に興味はあるか |
| 死に生きる者を狩り、死の根を摘むつもりがあるなら |
| 獣の司祭、グラングを紹介してやろう |
| …俺は、別にやることができた |
| グラングも、替りを欲しがるだろう |
| "Refuse Introduction" |
| …ほう、そうか |
| 無理強いはせん |
| Talking again after refusing introduction |
| …どうした？気が変わったのか |
| "Accept Introduction" |
| …よかろう。地図を貸してみろ |
| ... |
| 地図に印を付けておいた。そこに転送門を隠してある |
| それを使い、獣の司祭グラングに会うがいい |
| Talking again after accepting introduction |
| …俺は、別にやることができた |
| この村で、環百足の刻印を見つけたのだ |
| 決してあるべきでない、忌まわしい印をな |
| …何者かが、黄金の律を穢そうとしている |
| 根絶しなければならない |
| Talking again |
| …どうした？行かないのか |
| 地図の印の場所に、転送門を隠してある |
| それを使い、獣の司祭グラングに会うがいい |
| First encounter in Roundtable Hold (if not previously met in Limgrave) |
| …貴公、見ぬ顔だな |
| 俺はD。死に生きる者を狩り、死の根を摘んでいる |
| …ひとつ、忠告しておこう |
| 死に生きる者に、近付かぬことだ |
| 特に「船」を見かけたときはな |
| …無駄に屍を晒す趣味もないだろう |
| 死に生きる者に、近付かぬことだ |
| 特に「船」を見かけたときはな |
| First encounter in Roundtable Hold (if the player did not defeat Tibia Mariner) |
| …ああ、貴公か |
| どうやら、忠告の意味はあったらしいな |
| 死に生きる者に、近付かぬことだ< |
| 特に「船」を見かけたときはな |
| If talked to in Roundtable Hold after defeating the Tibia Mariner |
| …ああ、貴公か |
| …貴公、忠告も聞けぬ愚者だったか |
| …だが、死の根を摘む力はあるようだな |
| ... |
| 貴公、獣の力に興味はあるか |
| 死に生きる者を狩り、死の根を摘むつもりがあるなら |
| 獣の司祭、グラングを紹介してやろう |
| …俺は、別にやることができた |
| グラングも、替りを欲しがるだろう |
| どうだ？ |
| If talked to before meeting Gurranq |
| …ああ、貴公か |
| まだ、グラングには会っていないようだな |
| …まあ、いいさ。貴公の好きにするといい |
| グラングが、飢え死にしないとよいのだがな |
| If talked to again |
| …グラングの件は、貴公の好きにするといい |
| 死に生きる者を狩り、死の根を摘む… |
| どの道、覚悟なき者にはできぬことだ |
| If talked to after meeting Gurranq |
| …グラングに会ったようだな |
| 貴公が、死の根を摘む者ならば…、私たちはもう同志だ |
| …伝えておいてもよいだろう |
| 死に生きる者を狩る、黄金律の力を |
| Generic greeting |
| …まだ、何かあるのか？ |
| Generic greeting |
| …ああ、貴公。何用かな？ |
| Greeting after giving Gurranq Deathroot |
| …ああ、貴公。励んでいるようだな |
| 同志として、感謝しよう |
| それで、何用かな？ |
| "About D" |
| …俺は、黄金律に仕えている |
| この壊れきった世界を修復するために |
| 偉大なるエルデンリングだけを、導きとしているのだ |
| …そして死に生きる者たちは、黄金律の理を外れた存在 |
| 奴らが存在するだけで、導きは穢れ、その正しさは陰る |
| …だからこそ、まず根絶せねばならぬのだ。一匹残らずな… |
| "About Rogier" |
| …貴公、ロジェールを知っているか？ |
| 円卓の露台に隠れ潜む、哀れな男を |
| …かつては、優れた魔剣士だった |
| 聡明で、飄々としながらも、何事にも動じぬ芯があった |
| だが、今はどうだ |
| 穢れた棘に貫かれ、世迷言を繰り返す |
| 見るに耐えぬ半屍だ |
| …貴公、覚えておくがよい |
| あれが、死に生きる者たちに惑わされた末路 |
| 導きの穢れは、人を蝕み…、壊すのだとな |
| "Give weathered dagger" |
| …ほう、貴公… |
| その短剣、どこで手に入れた？ |
| ... |
| …まあ、よい |
| そいつの持ち主なら、よく知っている |
| 俺の方から、返しておくとしよう |
| …貴公には、手間をかけさせたな… |
| If attacked |
| ぐっ |
| …貴公、やめておけ |
| それとも、犬死にが望みか？ |
| If attacked |
| …よかろう |
| 黄金よ、この者の魂を律したまえ |
| If the player is killed |
| …褪せ人にも、くだらぬ者が増えたものだな… |
| Death |
| …まさか、こんな… |
| すまぬ、デヴィン…、デ、ヴィ… |
References[]
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