Kenneth Haight is an NPC in Elden Ring. He claims to be the next ruler of Limgrave but is in need of assistance as his fort has fallen.
Background[]
Kenneth Haight is a nobleman and claims to be next in line as the rightful ruler of Limgrave. He resided in a fort known as Fort Haight, and is known for his considerable largesse, at least by his own account. Godrick the Grafted assumed control of Limgrave following the Shattering, and at some point sent a knight commander to seize Fort Haight.
Driven out of his home, Kenneth began searching for adventurers who might help him restore control of his fort. He was stumbled upon by a Tarnished champion, and despite some reticence in accepting the help of a Tarnished, bid them to retake his fort in exchange for a handsome reward, while also sharing with them his exceedingly low opinion of Godrick.
Upon the Tarnished's success, a joyous Kenneth Haight grants them a reward and thanks them profusely. In addition, he offers them the opportunity to be knighted and enter into his service. He tells them to meet him as his fort, where the ceremony shall be held.
However, upon seeing the sorry state of his fort, Kenneth becomes maudlin. Believing that Limgrave cannot remain without a proper ruler, he dedicates himself to finding a true and stalwart Lord of the proper lineage as soon as possible. He apologizes to the Tarnished, telling them he now lacks the authority to lift them to knighthood.
After the death of Godrick, Kenneth eventually encounters a worthy lord; Nepheli Loux. Kenneth joins her in the throne room of Stormveil Castle to aid her in assuming the reins of the castle. When the Tarnished who had once aided him comes to visit, Kenneth tells him he intends to eventually return to his fort, where he can fulfill his old promise and raise them to knighthood at last.
Character Information[]
Basic Info[]
| Location | HP | Runes | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limgrave | 731 | 500 | Golden Seed |
Equipment[]
| Right Hand | Left Hand | Armor | Items | Spells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erdsteel Dagger +10 | Erdtree Seal | Ruler's Robe | Flask of Crimson Tears x1 | Wrath of Gold |
Quest Items[]
| Image | Item Name | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
|
Erdsteel Dagger | Obtained from Kenneth after defeating the Knight Commander in Fort Haight. |
Questline Progression[]
- Limgrave (near Third Church of Marika)
- Speak to Kenneth atop the ruin near the Third Church of Marika and agree to clear his fort.
- Fort Haight
- Kill the Godrick Knight in Fort Haight.
- Limgrave (near Third Church of Marika)
- Return to Kenneth and receive an Erdsteel Dagger. Accept his offer to make you a knight.
- Fort Haight
- Speak to Kenneth in Fort Haight.
- Complete Nepheli Loux's questline.
- Stormveil Castle
- Speak to Kenneth in Stormveil Castle, in the throne room beyond the Godrick the Grafted Site of Grace.
Dialogue[]
| English Dialogue |
| Before the player first speaks to him |
|---|
| Hello? Is anybody there? |
| Someone who might be interested in rescuing the great Kenneth Haight? |
| Servant to the true Order, and celebrated repudiator of the false! |
| O Erdtree! Grant me succour! |
| Introduction |
| Ah, you've come to lend me your aid, have you? |
| Well, that's very kind, but, um... |
| No, no. Th-the help is very much appreciated. Even from a Tarnished. |
| Despite appearances, nobility is no prerequisite to serving the true Order. |
| You might have heard of me. Kenneth Haight. Next in line as the rightful ruler of Limgrave. |
| Young Tarnished, I would have a boon of you. |
| I want you to take back my fort. It lies to the south, beyond the Mistwood. |
| A Knight commander from Stormveil took it. A fool, and plumb mad to boot. Simply obsessed with blood! |
| If talked to again |
| What are you waiting for? A kiss goodbye? |
| My fort lies to the south, beyond the Mistwood. Take it back for me. |
| Oh I see. You wish to know the reward? |
| Fret not, the great Kenneth Haight is known for his considerable largesse. |
| The celebrations will be lavish indeed, upon the dawn of my fort's retrieval. |
| If talked to again |
| Hmph, yes, now allow me to furnish you with a little advice. |
| I would take great care to avoid Godrick's Tarnished hunts, were I in your shoes. |
| That depraved lot are obsessed with sacrificing Tarnished like you for the sake of "grafting". |
| Honestly, Godrick's nothing more than a jumped up country bumpkin. Lord? Don't make me laugh. |
| First he hid himself amongst the womenfolk to flee the capital, then hid from Radahn in that castle... |
| Then he insulted Malenia, lost to her in battle, only to lick her boots rather than die like a man. |
| Has he no shame, the big girl's blouse? |
| And to think, he's the blood of Godfrey! Last of the golden lineage, though you almost wouldn't know it to look at him. |
| I almost feel sorry for the chap the more I think of it. |
| If Fort Haight cleared before speaking to Kenneth |
| Hm? What's this, kind sir?/Hm? What's this, fair lady? |
| Remarkable! The Knight Commander, dead. Already! |
| A blessing, if ever I chanced upon one. |
| Fine work, I say, fine work, indeed. |
| I doubt that it was your intention, but the deed is done, and I commend you. |
| Now, this is your reward. |
| Go on, it is yours, for the keeping. |
| After clearing Fort Haight |
| Ah-ha! I've been waiting for you with baited breath! |
| Did you manage to recapture my fort? |
| Oh excellent news, just wonderful. And the knight's dead to boot! |
| Well done my friend, well done indeed! |
| I knew I was right to trust you! |
| Now, here's your reward, as promised. |
| Go ahead, it's all yours. |
| If talked to again after clearing Fort Haight |
| Right then. Time for me to head to the fort. |
| I've much to do. First I'll have to reestablish communication with the demi-humans. |
| What's that look? You don't believe me? |
| Well, under the Erdtree, commingling with the demi-humans is made possible. |
| Even the vulgar shall not be left behind, under the rule of true Order. |
| Which is why I, Kenneth Haight, next in line as the rightful ruler of Limgrave, have sworn to uphold it. |
| Just you watch, my friend. Just you watch. |
| If talked to again... |
| Ah, yes. I've been meaning to ask. |
| Would you like to enter my service? |
| I see bright things in your future, stout warrior. |
| Enter into my service and learn the workings of the Erdtree's true Order. |
| And who knows, perhaps some time down the line, the grace of gold will return to those Tarnished eyes of yours. |
| What say you? A fine accord, is it not? |
| "Pledge service" |
| Very well. Very well, indeed. |
| I knew I saw something in you. |
| I shall await you at my fort. |
| We shall hold the ceremony for your knighting there, I think. |
| I see great things ahead of us. We are truly by the Erdtree blessed. |
| "Do not pledge service" |
| Excuse me? |
| Such foolishness have I never seen! |
| Well...not that I can't sympathise with your choice. |
| Such a miraculous manifestation of felicity is like to startle one such as yourself. |
| Should you change your mind, do visit me at my fort. |
| Talking after not pledging service |
| What is it? Have you put your misgivings to rest? |
| "Do not pledge service" again |
| Well...not that I can't sympathise with your choice. |
| Such a miraculous manifestation of felicity is like to startle one such as yourself. |
| Oh don't fret, there's no hurry. |
| Should you change your mind, do visit me at my fort. |
| In Fort Haight |
| Ah, you, is it? |
| I suppose you must have seen it by now, yes, the sorry state of my fort? |
| Oh, indeed, it is a foul fate for a land, to be without a ruler. |
| One must be found, with haste. And not that awful Godrick. |
| But a true and stalwart Lord of the proper lineage to take the reigns of Limgrave. |
| If talked to again in Fort Haight |
| I am sorry to have lifted your hopes... |
| But I haven't the authority to raise you to knighthood as things stand. |
| The great Kenneth Haight issues his sincerest apology. |
| But now, I must begin my search post-haste. |
| For a true and stalwart Lord of the proper lineage to take the reigns of Limgrave |
| If talked to again |
| I must begin my search post-haste. |
| For a true and stalwart Lord of the proper lineage to take the reigns of Limgrave. |
| In Stormveil Castle (must complete Nepheli Loux's questline) |
| Ah, nice to see you after so long. |
| Safe and sound, I take it, yes? Good. |
| Ah, quite. I have indeed selected a new ruler. |
| Lady Nepheli is strong and just. Worthy of the burden of Limgrave's lineage. |
| Such is the sincere opinion of I, Kenneth Haight, no less. |
| For the time being, I share command of the castle with my Lady, but I plan on returning to my fort afterwards. |
| At which time I can fulfil my old promise. |
| By raising you to the glory of knighthood. |
| I hope it is just as wonderful as you imagine. |
| If talked to again in Stormveil Castle |
| For the time being, I share command of the castle with my Lady, but I plan on returning to my fort afterwards. |
| At which time I can fulfil my old promise. |
| By raising you to the glory of knighthood. |
| I hope it is just as wonderful as you imagine. |
| If attacked |
| Oof! |
| Goodness gracious! |
| Calm yourself, this instant! |
| Enough! This is madness! |
| Blast! You wretched Tarnished! |
| I am Kenneth Haight, and I have seen quite enough! |
| The madness leaves nothing untouched. |
| I fear for the integrity of the Order... |
| Death |
| Where are my...men...? |
| O Erdtree, why have you forsaken me...? |
| Japanese Dialogue |
| Before the player first speaks to him |
|---|
| …誰か！誰かいないのか！ |
| 我、ケネス・ハイトを助ける者は！ |
| 理不尽を廃し、正しい秩序に仕えん者は！ |
| ああ、黄金樹よ！我にもたらしたまえ！ |
| Introduction |
| …おお、お主、きてくれたのか |
| だが… |
| …いや、褪せ人とて、歓迎するぞ |
| 貴い者ばかりが、正しい秩序に仕えるのではないのだから |
| 我はケネス・ハイト。リムグレイブの正統、領主の嫡男だ |
| 褪せ人よ、お主に頼みがある |
| ここより南、霧の森の先にある、我が砦を取り戻してほしい |
| ストームヴィルから派遣された騎士長が、愚劣にも、 血に狂ってしまったのだよ |
| Note: 領主の嫡男 specifically means the legitimate heir of a feudal lord. |
| If talked to again |
| …何をもたもたしているのだ？ |
| ここより南、霧の森の先にある、我が砦を取り戻すのだ |
| …ああ、そうか、報酬が気になるのだな |
| 見くびるでないぞ。このケネス・ハイトは吝嗇ではない |
| 見事、我が砦を取り戻した暁には、もちろん、大いに振舞おうとも |
| If talked to again |
| ああ、そうだ、ひとつ忠告しておこう |
| ゴドリックの褪せ人狩りに、気を付けたまえ |
| 奴らは、お主たち褪せ人を、おぞましい、接ぎの贄としか考えておらぬ |
| …そもそもゴドリックなど、君主の名に値せぬ余所者よ |
| 王都から、女どもに紛れて敗走し、ラダーンに怯えきって城に引き籠り |
| マレニアを侮り、敗れ、その足指を舐めて服従を誓う |
| まったくもって惰弱な、恥ずべき男よ |
| いかに名家とて、黄金の一族、ゴッドフレイの血は、いかにも薄いと見える |
| 思えば憐れな者よ |
| Note: 余所者 means "stranger" or "outsider", was translatednas "country bumpkin." |
| Note: 敗走し specifically means to flee from battle. |
| Note: He says that Godrick swore obedience or submission to Marika. |
| If Fort Haight cleared before speaking to Kenneth |
| …うん？どうしたのだ、お主？ / …うん？どうしたのだ、お主？ |
| なんと！もう騎士長は死んでいるというのか！ |
| ハハ！なんたる僥倖だ |
| よくやった、よくやってくれた |
| お主にそのつもりがなかったとはいえ、その行いは我が賞賛に値する |
| …さあ、これは報酬だ |
| 遠慮なく受け取るがよい |
| After clearing Fort Haight |
| おお、お主、待っていたぞ！ |
| 我が砦は取り戻せたのか？ |
| おお、そうか！騎士長は死んだか！ |
| よくやった、よくやってくれた |
| お主を見込んで正解であった |
| …さあ、これは報酬だ |
| 慮なく受け取るがよい |
| If talked to again after clearing Fort Haight |
| さて、我は砦に帰るとしよう |
| やることは沢山ある。まずは亜人たちと、交わりを再開せねばな |
| …お主、信じられぬといった顔だな |
| だが、黄金樹の元では、あのような亜人とて、交わる隣人となり得るのだ |
| 正しい秩序は、卑しき者たちを見捨てぬのだからな |
| そしてそれが、リムグレイブの正統、ケネス・ハイトの使命なのだよ |
| お主も、とくと見ているがよい |
| If talked to again... |
| ああ、お主、時にな… |
| 我に仕えるつもりはないか？ |
| お主には、見どころがある |
| 我に仕え、黄金樹の正しい秩序を学ぶのなら |
| いつかその褪せた瞳に、祝福が戻ることもあるやもしれぬぞ |
| どうだ？決して悪い話ではないと思うが？ |
| "Pledge service" |
| おう、そうか |
| やはりお主には見どころがある |
| では、我が砦で待っているぞ |
| そこでお主を、我が騎士として叙するとしよう |
| …素晴らしい未来だ。黄金樹は我らを祝福せり、だな |
| "Do not pledge service" |
| なんと！ |
| 本当か、なんと愚かな |
| …だが、まあ、分からなくもない |
| 降って沸いたような幸運に、戸惑うところもあるのだろう |
| 気が変わったら、いつでも、我が砦を訪れるがよい |
| Talking after not pledging service |
| どうした？もう、戸惑いは晴れたのか？ |
| "Do not pledge service" again |
| …そうか。まあ、分からなくもない |
| お主にとっては、まさに降って沸いたような幸運だからな |
| なあに、急かしてはいない |
| 気が変わったら、いつでも、我が砦を訪れるがよい |
| In Fort Haight |
| …ああ、お主か |
| 見てきたのだろう？我が砦のあり様を |
| …王なき地とは、かくも酷いものなのか |
| 探さねばならん。ゴドリックなどではない |
| リムグレイブの正統を託せる、正しく、強き王を |
| If talked to again in Fort Haight |
| …期待してくれたお主には、申し訳ないが |
| このあり様では、騎士を叙する資格などない |
| このケネス・ハイト、心から詫びよう |
| …私は、探さねばならん |
| リムグレイブの正統を託せる、正しく、強き王を |
| If talked to again |
| …私は、探さねばならん |
| リムグレイブの正統を託せる、正しく、強き王を |
| In Stormveil Castle (must complete Nepheli Loux's questline) |
| …おお、お主か。久しいな |
| よくぞ無事であった |
| …ああ、私は王を見出したのだ |
| ネフェリ王は、正しく強い。リムグレイブの正統を託すに値する |
| このケネス・ハイトは、そう確信している |
| …その時には、古い約束を果たし |
| …その時には、古い約束を果たし |
| お主を、我が騎士として叙するとしよう |
| 楽しみにしていてくれよ |
| If talked to again in Stormveil Castle |
| …その時には、古い約束を果たし |
| …その時には、古い約束を果たし |
| お主を、我が騎士として叙するとしよう |
| 楽しみにしていてくれよ |
| If attacked |
| ぐわっ |
| 何をする！ |
| 落ち着け、お主！ |
| やめるんだ！愚かなことは！ |
| くそっ！褪せ人風情が！ |
| ケネス・ハイトを見くびるでないぞ！ |
| …皆、狂っていく |
| 秩序は、ここまで壊れてしまったのか… |
| Death |
| …ああ、誰も、いないのか |
| 黄金樹よ、なぜ、我を見捨てるのですか… |