Melina

Melina
メリナ (Merina)
メリナ (Merina)
AKA	Kindling Maiden
Type	NPC, Cooperator
Location	Sites of Grace
Summon for	Morgott, the Omen King
Class	Demigod
Role	Finger Maiden Kindling Maiden
Affiliation	Torrent The Tarnished
Voice actor	Martha Mackintosh
Family
Lineage	Numen
Parents	Radagon (potential father) Marika (mother)
Siblings	Messmer (brother)
Relatives	Malenia (sister or half-sister) Miquella (brother or half-brother) Godwyn (half-brother) Morgott (half-brother) Mohg (half-brother) Rykard (half or stepbrother) Radahn (half or stepbrother) Ranni (half or stepsister) Rya (half or stepniece)

“

I can play the role of maiden. Turning rune fragments into strength. To aid you in your search for the Elden Ring. You need only take me with you. To the foot of the Erdtree. — Melina

”

I can play the role of maiden. Turning rune fragments into strength. To aid you in your search for the Elden Ring. You need only take me with you. To the foot of the Erdtree.- Melina

Melina is a character in Elden Ring.

Overview

Melina is the deuteragonist of Elden Ring. She is a mysterious, spectral woman who offers an alliance with the Tarnished to help them on their journey to become Elden Lord.

Melina may only be encountered when resting at Sites of Grace.

Background

Melina's burned hands

Melina has long observed the Lands Between. She was born at the foot of the Erdtree. She is a secret child of Queen Marika, but not born of a mother. Unlike Messmer or Morgott, Melina does not recall Marika with fondness.

At some point long ago, Melina bore a vision of fire. She was burned, leaving her bodiless; a drifting spirit bound to Grace.. Like her brother Messmer, she was assigned a purpose by Marika. However, she was unable to remember it. And so, Melina traveled with the spectral steed Torrent in search of the Tarnished who would lead her back to the foot of the Erdtree. There, she may ascertain her given purpose.

Game events

Melina offers an accord

Torrent identifies and selects a maidenless Tarnished, who recently washed up in the Stranded Graveyard, as one capable of brandishing the Elden Ring. Melina descends the spectral steed to grant the fallen champion a set of Sacred Flasks, choosing to aid them in violation of the Golden Order.

Sometime later, Melina approaches the Tarnished to offer them an accord: She could play the role of the missing Finger Maiden in return for a ride to the foot of the Erdtree. If the player desires the strength of runes, and, if they accept the accord, Melina entrusts them with the Spectral Steed Whistle and, therefore, Torrent. Melina advises them to follow the guidance of Grace and seek the shardbearer at Stormveil Castle.

Once the Tarnished defeats the demigod, Melina confesses that she was testing the Tarnished to see if they truly possessed the guidance of grace and if they were fit for the challenges to come. Satisfied with her new companion, Melina offers to take them to Roundtable Hold, a gathering place for Tarnished champions.

Throughout their journey, Melina also provides specks of guidance at certain sites of grace and, at churches dedicated to Queen Marika, she offers to reveal words spoken by Marika herself in the distant past.

Leyndell, Royal Capital

Melina looks for her purpose

Upon arriving at their destination, the Royal Capital at the foot of the Erdtree, Melina thanks the Tarnished for escorting her and leaves to ascertain her purpose, claiming that she can govern her movement more freely there. She entrusts the power of runes and Torrent to the Tarnished. She will also offer her aid should the Tarnished challenge Morgott, the Omen King, ruler of Leyndell and guardian of the Erdtree.

After defeating Morgott, the Tarnished finds the path into the Erdtree barred by impenetrable thorns refusing entrance to all. Melina, having ascertained her purpose and seeing the Tarnished stuck, rejoins the Tarnished to say that she can burn the Erdtree to gain entrance inside, provided that she can get ahold of the Giants' Flame. And hence, she asks to go on a new journey, this time to the flame of ruin, far above the clouds, upon the snowy Mountaintops of the Giants. and tells them she will take care of the "kindling" required to set the tree alight.

Defeating Morgott also unseals a path to the Three Fingers. If the Tarnished rests at the nearest grace from their entombment, Melina will warn against meeting them and insist against inheriting the Frenzied Flame, for it would end all lives and births, which she cherishes. If the Tarnished heeds her warning, Melina and the protagonist will continue their journey for the flame of ruin.

Cardinal Sin

Melina awakens the flame of ruin

When making their way to the Forge of the Giants, Melina clarifies that she is now acting of her own volition, regardless of the purpose that her mother gave her. After defeating the guardian of the flame, Melina puts her plan into action. She takes the Tarnished's hand, narcotizing them by doing so, and proceeds to sacrifice herself to channel the flame of ruin, setting the Erdtree aflame. The Tarnished, maidenless once more, wakes up at Crumbling Farum Azula. There, they must confront the Black Blade Maliketh and recover the Rune of Death. In this, Melina fulfills her purpose: "The one who walks alongside flame, Shall one day meet the road of Destined Death."

Destined Death

Melina vows to deliver Destined Death

If the player ignores her warnings at the Frenzied Flame Proscription, or just inherits the Frenzied Flame without speaking with her, she will say that The Tarnished is no longer fit, ending her accord, and forever leaving their side but threatening to kill them should they become the Lord of Frenzied Flame.

If Melina did not fulfil her purpose as Kindling Maiden, an additional cutscene will play after the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending. At the Stone Platform, a chorus of whistling guides a transformed Melina to the Spectral Steed Whistle. She retrieves the smoldering ring from a pile of ash and holds it in her open palm. As Torrent's final remnants are consumed by the Frenzied Flame, Melina reveals her unsealed left eye and vows vengeance upon the player in the form of Destined Death.

Character Information

Summon sign

Boss	Location	HP	Notes
Summon sign
Morgott, the Omen King	Leyndell, Royal Capital	7,109 HP
Morgott, the Omen King (Leyndell, Royal Capital)		7,109 HP

Equipment

Weapon	Armor	Spells
Blade of Calling	Traveler's Set	Unnamed Incant. 1 (Minor Erdtree) Unnamed Incant. 2 (golden thunderstorm)

Quest items

Image	Name	Requirements
	Flask of Crimson Tears	After the cutscene at the Stranded Graveyard
	Flask of Crimson Tears After the cutscene at the Stranded Graveyard
	Flask of Cerulean Tears	After the cutscene at the Stranded Graveyard
	Flask of Cerulean Tears After the cutscene at the Stranded Graveyard
	Spectral Steed Whistle	Enter Limgrave and rest at the Gatefront Ruins or Agheel Lake North Sites of Grace. Accept Melina's accord.
	Spectral Steed Whistle Enter Limgrave and rest at the Gatefront Ruins or Agheel Lake North Sites of Grace. Accept Melina's accord.
	Outer Order	Talk to Melina at the Minor Erdtree Church Site of Grace.
	Outer Order Talk to Melina at the Minor Erdtree Church Site of Grace.
	Rold Medallion	Talk to Melina at the Elden Throne Site of Grace.
	Rold Medallion Talk to Melina at the Elden Throne Site of Grace.

Questline progression

Melina's questline runs parallel to the main story and is required to complete the game. It has two possible outcomes.

1. Stranded Graveyard
   • After fighting the Grafted Scion at the Chapel of Anticipation, Melina and Torrent appear during a cutscene. Melina grants the Flask of Crimson Tears and Flask of Cerulean Tears before departing.
2. Sites of Grace (Limgrave)
   • After leaving the Stranded Graveyard, activate and rest at either the Agheel Lake North or Gatefront Ruins Sites of Grace. A cutscene will play and Melina will offer an accord.
     • Alternatively, activate at any two Sites of Grace in the overworld and then rest at one of the following eight Sites of Grace: Agheel Lake North, Agheel Lake South, Bridge of Sacrifice, Church of Elleh, Gatefront Ruins, Seaside Ruins, Stormhill Shack, or Third Church of Marika.
   • (Optional) If you refuse her accord, you cannot enter Leyndell, Royal Capital, even with two Great Runes. You can reconsider at any time by selecting "Talk to Melina" at any Site of Grace.
   • Accepting grants the Spectral Steed Whistle, allowing you to summon Torrent.
3. (Optional) Sites of Grace
   • Melina may appear when you rest at any Site of Grace, offering the dialogue options "The Rays of Grace" and "Melina's Goal".
     • Note: these options will no longer be available once you progress to the next step.
   • Melina offers to share the words of Queen Marika when the player rests at one of the following Sites of Grace: Church of Pilgrimage, First Church of Marika, Grand Lift of Dectus, Minor Erdtree Church, Outer Wall Battleground, Queen's Bedchamber, and Third Church of Marika. Select "Talk to Melina" and accept to hear them.
4. Sites of Grace
   • Rest at any Site of Grace outside Limgrave or fight Margit, the Fell Omen at least once to trigger another conversation in which Melina extends an invitation to the Roundtable Hold. Accepting this invite is mandatory for accessing Leyndell, Royal Capital later in the game.
5. (Optional) Sites of Grace
   • After progressing Boc the Seamster's questline, Melina may appear to discuss him.
     • If Boc moves to the East Raya Lucaria Gate, Melina will appear there to ask about him.
     • If Boc moves to the Altus Highway Junction, Melina will appear there to ask about him again.
6. (Optional) Sites of Grace (Altus Plateau or Capital Outskirts)
   • Speak to Melina at any Site of Grace on the Altus Plateau or in the Capital Outskirts. This step is missed if the player enters Leyndell, Royal Capital.
7. Leyndell, Royal Capital
   • Resting at a Site of Grace in Leyndell will trigger another interaction with Melina, after which she will leave you. Her dialogue options at various Sites of Grace will be temporarily unavailable.
   • Defeat Morgott, the Omen King.
     • (Optional) Melina may be summoned as a cooperator by activating her summon sign outside Morgott's boss room.
   • Approach the entrance to the Erdtree, turn back, and rest at the Elden Throne Site of Grace. Melina will appear and, after some dialogue, give you the Rold Medallion.
8. (Ending A) Mountaintops of the Giants
   • After defeating the Fire Giant and resting at the Forge of the Giants, you may talk to Melina. Speak to her and respond "I'm Ready" to commit the cardinal sin. Melina awakens the Giants' Flame, becomes its kindling, and burns the Erdtree. The player collapses and awakens in Crumbling Farum Azula.
     • Note: this ends Melina's questline, as her spirit . You will not be able to hear any dialogue you may have missed.
9. (Ending B) Frenzied Flame Proscription
   • Visit the Frenzied Flame Proscription and interact with the Three Fingers. Melina will appear at the next Site of Grace you rest at and will leave you permanently.
     • Note: this action cannot be reversed by using Celestial Dew at the Church of Vows or inserting Miquella's Needle at Dragonlord Placidusax. You will not be able to hear any dialogue you may have missed.
     • Note: you will gain the option "Listen to the flames" when resting at the Forge of the Giants Site of Grace, allowing progression to Crumbling Farum Azula. This unlocks an additional cutscene in the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending.

Dialogue

English dialogue
Gameplay Reveal Trailer
The Tarnished will soon return ... guided by grace once lost.
The Golden Order is broken to its core.
They will fight. And they will die. In an unending curse.
For how else is champion, or a lord, to be born?
Brandish the Elden Ring ... for all of us.
Cutscene in Stranded Graveyard
Don't worry Torrent, fortune is on his/her side.
We found him/her here, after all.
One of his/her kind is sure to seek the Elden Ring.
...Even if it does violate the Golden Order...
Second encounter cutscene
Greetings.
Traveller from beyond the Fog.
I am Melina.
I offer you an accord.
First encounter Grace dialogue
Have you heard of the Finger Maidens?
They serve the Two Fingers, offering guidance, and aid, to the Tarnished.
But you, I am afraid, are maidenless.
I can play the role of maiden.
Turning runes into strength.
To aid you in your search for the Elden Ring.
You need only take me with you.
To the foot of the Erdtree.
Accept
Then it's settled.
Summon me by grace to turn runes into strength.
Ahh, another matter.
I bequeath to you this ring.
Use it to traverse great distances.
It will summon a spectral steed named Torrent.
Torrent has chosen you.
Treat him with respect.
Refuse
I understand. I'm asking you to put faith in but a stranger.
Yet I'm certain that we can reach an understanding.
Summon me by grace if you should reconsider.
If talked to again after refusing
Have you reconsidered my offer?
Level up
Shall I turn your runes to strength?
Let my hand rest upon you, for but a moment.
Share them with me. Your thoughts, your ambitions.
The principles you would follow.
Talk
This tiny golden aura is the grace of the Erdtree.
This light once shone in the eyes of your Tarnished brethren.
But now it is all that guides you. Or so I hear.
You can see them, can't you?
The rays of grace, that guide you through your burden.
Talk
Me?
I'm searching.
For my purpose, given to me by my mother inside the Erdtree, long ago.
For the reason that I yet live, burned and bodiless.
There is something for which I must apologise.
I've acted the Finger Maiden, yet can offer no guidance.
I am no maiden. My purpose…was long ago lost.
Talk
Upon the cliff, in Castle Stormveil, is a shardbearer.
A demigod who inherited a fragment of the shattered Elden Ring.
If the rays of grace signal the castle, then the Elden Ring beckons you.
As an ally by pact, ...I pray that you are fit...
To face the challenge presented by the Ring.
When resting at a Site of Grace after leaving Limgrave
Forgive me. I've been...testing you.
To see whether or not grace truly does guide you.
And...whether you are fit to face the challenge that entails.
It seems my worries were unfounded.
Torrent had your measure from the very start.
Whereas I merely pretended.
There is but one other thing I can do to offer you guidance.
I can take you to the Roundtable Hold...
Gathering place of Tarnished champions, guided by Grace...
Accept
Very well.
Let my hand rest upon you, for but a moment.
When resting at a Site of Grace in Altus Plateau
The Erdtree...is close.
Only a little further till the foot of the Erdtree, and the accord is fulfilled.
It takes me back.
I was born at the foot of the Erdtree.
Where mother gave me my purpose.
Though now, everything is lost to me.
I...have to ascertain for myself.
The reason for which I live, burned and bodiless.
About Boc
Your seamster, Boc...
He is always eager to see your return.
Please, will you talk to him, when you can?
I'm sure he would be much contented.
About Boc
Your seamster, Boc...
I see him crying, from time to time.
I think he misses his mother.
He wants someone to tell him he's beautiful.
Does being born of a mother...
Mean one behaves in such a manner?
When resting at the East Rampart Site of Grace
My utmost thanks.
For bringing me to the base of the Erdtree.
Here, I can govern my own movement.
And thus, the accord is fulfilled.
I shall depart to ascertain the purpose I was given.
Farewell.
I shall leave Torrent, and the power to turn runes into strength, here with you.
I wish you luck, in realising your ambition.
You have fought long and hard.
I have no doubt you will become Elden Lord. May you take the throne.
When resting at the Elden Throne Site of Grace after defeating Morgott
Hello again, old friend.
It's me, Melina. Your travelling companion.
Allow me a moment to converse with you.
You were unable to enter the Erdtree, no?
Prevented by the mantle of barbs.
The thorns are impenetrable.
A husk of the Erdtree's being; that spurns all that exists without.
The only way to stand before the Elden Ring...
and become the Elden Lord...is to pass the thorns.
My purpose serves to aid in that very act.
So I'd like you to undertake a new journey, with me.
To the flame of ruin, far above the clouds, upon the snowy mountaintops of the giants.
Then I can set the Erdtree aflame.
And guide you. Down the path to becoming Elden Lord.
Talk
I wish to journey with you once more.
To the flame of ruin, far above the clouds, upon the snowy mountaintops of the giants.
Then I can set the Erdtree aflame.
And guide you. Down the path to becoming Elden Lord.
After talking to Enia after defeating Morgott
Think not, of the kindling.
I shall see to that.
All I ask of you is to make the journey.
To the snowy mountaintops of the giants, far above the clouds.
I know...
I'm asking you to commit a cardinal sin.
But it must be done to reach the path beyond.
And that is the path I wish to travel.
What is your mind?
When resting at a Site of Grace with an Echo of Marika for the first time
Spoken echoes linger here.
Words of Queen Marika, who vanished long ago.
If you wish, I will share them with you.
Refuse
Of course. Perhaps there is no need.
Tell me if you should change your mind.
Echoes of Marika (First Church of Marika)
In Marika's own words.
Hark, brave warriors. Hark, my lord Godfrey. We commend your deeds.
Guidance hath delivered ye through each ordeal, to the place ye stand.
Put the Giants to the sword, and confine the flame atop the mount.
Let a new epoch begin. An epoch glistening with life.
Brandish the Elden Ring, for the Age of the Erdtree!
Echoes of Marika (Grand Lift of Dectus)
In Marika's own words.
The Erdtree governs all. The choice is thine.
Become one with the Order. Or divest thyself of it.
To wallow at the fringes; a powerless upstart.
Echoes of Marika (Third Church of Marika)
Very well. In Marika's own words.
My Lord, and thy warriors. I divest each of thee of thy grace.
With thine eyes dimmed, ye will be driven from the Lands Between.
Ye will wage war in a land afar, where ye will live, and die.
Well? Perhaps that might serve you in lieu of a maiden's guidance.
Echoes of Marika (Minor Erdtree Church)
In Marika's own words.
I declare mine intent, to search the depths of the Golden Order.
Through understanding of the proper way, our faith, our grace, is increased.
Those blissful early days of blind belief are long past.
My comrades; why must ye falter?
Echoes of Marika (Church of Pilgrimage)
In Marika's own words.
Then, after thy death, I will give back what I once claimed.
Return to the Lands Between, wage war, and brandish the Elden Ring.
Grow strong in the face of death. Warriors of my lord.
Lord Godfrey.
Echoes of Marika (Capital Outskirts)
In Marika's own words.
Hear me, Demigods. My children beloved.
Make of thyselves that which ye desire. Be it a Lord.
Be it a God.
But should ye fail to become aught at all, ye will be forsaken.
Amounting only to sacrifices...
Echoes of Marika (Queen's Bedchamber)
In Marika's own words.
O Radagon, leal hound of the Golden Order.
Thou'rt yet to become me. Thou'rt yet to become a god.
Let us be shattered, both. Mine other self.
When resting at Snow Valley Overlook Site of Grace
There is something I'd like to say.
My purpose was given to me by my mother.
But now, I act of my own volition.
I have set my heart upon the world that I would have.
Regardless of my mother's designs.
I won't allow anyone to speak ill of that.
Not even you.
When resting at the Giant's Gravepost Site of Grace
We're almost there.
The flame of ruin lies just ahead.
I'm glad it was you I travelled with.
I must tender my thanks to Torrent, too.
Thank you, Torrent.
Please continue to lend your aid. Till the end.
When resting at the Forge of the Giants Site of Grace
I have long observed the Lands Between.
This world is in dire need of repair...
and Death...indiscriminate.
Are you prepared...
To commit a cardinal sin?
Accept
Very well.
Let my hand rest upon you, for but a moment.
Refuse
Very well.
Tell me, when you are fully prepared.
When talked to again after refusing
Are you ready to commit a cardinal sin?
Cutscene at Forge of the Giants
O Erdtree, you shall burn.
Burn, for the sake of the new Lord.
Thank you. For guiding me here.
The one who walks alongside flame, Shall one day meet the road of Destined Death.
Good-bye.
When resting at the Frenzied Flame Proscription
If you intend to claim the frenzied flame,
I ask that you cease.
It is not to be meddled with.
It is chaos, devouring life and thought unending.
However ruined this world has become, however mired in torment and despair...
Life endures. Births continue.
There is beauty in that, is there not?
If you would become Lord, do not deny this notion.
Please, leave the frenzied flame alone.
When talked to after reaching the Frenzied Flame Proscription
I shall see to the kindling.
It is a purpose which I choose to fulfil.
So, please... Leave the frenzied flame alone.
When talked to after reaching the Frenzied Flame Proscription
The frenzied flame is not to be meddled with.
It is chaos, devouring life and thought unending.
So, please... Leave the frenzied flame alone.
When talked to after reaching the Frenzied Flame Proscription
I ask you, one more time.
Please, seek not the frenzied flame.
As one who strives to become a Lord, deny not the lives, the new births of this world.
Those who would are not fit to be called Lord.
When the land they preside over is lifeless.
When talked to after reaching the Frenzied Flame Proscription
Please, put a stop to this madness.
The Lord of Frenzied Flame is no lord at all.
When the land they preside over is lifeless.
After meeting the Three Fingers
You...have inherited the frenzied flame.
A pity. You are no longer fit.
Our accord ends here.
But remember...
Should you rise, as the Lord of Chaos,
I will kill you, as sure as night follows day.
Such is my duty, for allowing you the strength of runes.
Goodbye, my companion.
Goodbye, Torrent...
Lord of Frenzied Flame ending
Lord of Frenzied Flame...
I will seek you, as far as you may travel...
To deliver you what is yours.
Destined Death.
Washed up cutscene at Seaside Ruins (unused)
You think this is the one, Torrent?
Don't worry, it's not too late.
He is sure to seek the Elden Ring. / She is sure to seek the Elden Ring.
...For that is their curse.
Washed up cutscene at Seaside Ruins (unused; alternate)
Is that him/her, Torrent?
Don't worry, it's not too late.
He/She is sure to seek the Elden Ring.
...For that is their curse.
Talk at Grace after receiving Asimi, Silver Tear (unused)
Hmmm? Hmmm?
Is there...another person inside of you?
Did you...want that to happen?
I sense no malice. Do as you think best.
Hello, other you.
I am Melina, and I am travelling with this person.
We might be together for some time.
Pleased to meet you.
(version 1.00) Echoes of Marika (Grand Lift of Dectus)
In Marika's own words.
The Erdtree governs all. The choice is thine.
Become one with the Order. Or wallow at the fringes.
Forsaken. And awaiting thine eradication.

Japanese dialogue
Cutscene in Stranded Graveyard
…大丈夫よ、トレント。まだ、助けられるわ
やっと見つけたのだから
この人はきっと、エルデンリングを求める
…黄金律をはずれても
First encounter cutscene
はじめまして
霧の彼方から来た人よ
私はメリナ
…貴方と、取引がしたいの
First encounter Grace dialogue
…貴方は、指の巫女様を知っている？
二本指に仕え、褪せ人を助け、導く存在…
けれど今、貴方には巫女様がいない
…私は、その代わりができる
私は、ルーンを貴方の力にすることができる
エルデンリングを求めるのなら、きっとそれは、貴方の役に立つ
…だから、私を連れていってほしい
あの黄金樹の麓に
Accept
…取引成立、ですね
では、ルーンを力にするときは、祝福で私を呼び出してほしい
…ああ、それと
この指輪も渡しておく
遠い距離を駆けるときは、それを使ってみるといい
トレントという名の、駿馬の霊を呼ぶことができる
…トレントは自ら貴方を選んだ
大切に、してあげてほしい
Refuse
…分かった。信じられないのも無理はないから
でもきっと、貴方には取引が必要になる
そのときは、祝福で私を呼び出してほしい
If talked to again after refusing
…貴方、取引が必要になったの？
Level up
…ルーンを力にするのね
少しだけ、貴方に触れさせて…
Note: As no subtitles exist for Melina's dialogue during the level-up screen, no known Japanese version of these lines exists.
Talk
…この小さな金の灯は、黄金樹の祝福
それは貴方たち褪せ人が、かつてその瞳から失くしたもの
そして今は、貴方たちを導くもの。そう、聞いている
貴方には、見えているのでしょう？
祝福の導き、使命を指し示す光の筋が
Talk
…私の話？
…探しているの
かつて、黄金樹で母から授かったはずの、私の使命を
焼け爛れ、霊の身体となってまで、生き続けている理由を
…貴方にも、詫びたいと思っていた
指の巫女様の代わりになる、そう言いながら、私は貴方を導けない
私は巫女ではなく、そして…、使命を失くしてしまっているから
Talk
…断崖の城、ストームヴィルには、破片の君主の一人がいる
エルデンリングが砕けたとき、その一部を宿したデミゴッドの一人が
…もし、祝福の光の筋が、そちらを指し示しているのなら
やはり貴方は、エルデンリングに導かれている
私は、契約の相手として
…貴方に、そうであって欲しいと思っている
…エルデンリングに導かれ、それに挑む人であって欲しいと
When resting at a Site of Grace after leaving Limgrave
…ごめんなさい。私、貴方を試していた
本当に、祝福が貴方を導くのか
…そして貴方が、それに挑む人なのか
でも、杞憂だった
トレントは、最初から貴方を信じていたのに
…私は不実だった
私にもひとつだけ、できる導きがある
円卓。導かれた褪せ人、英雄たちの集うところ
そこに貴方を、連れていくことができる
Accept
…分かった
少しだけ、貴方に触れさせて…
When resting at a Site of Grace in Altus Plateau
…黄金樹は、もう近い
もう少しね。貴方との契約で願った、あの麓まで
…懐かしい
私は、黄金樹の麓で産まれた
そこで母から使命を授かり…
けれど、すべて無くしてしまった
…それを、確かめなくてはならない
焼け爛れ、霊の身体となってまで、私が生き続けている理由を
About Boc
…貴方のお針子、ボックさん
いつも、ずっと貴方を待っている
…できれば、声をかけてあげて欲しい
きっと、とても喜ぶから
About Boc
…貴方のお針子、ボックさん
時々、泣いているの
お母様が恋しいみたい
美しいと、言って欲しいって
…母とは、母から産まれるとは
皆、そういうものなのだろうか…
When resting at the East Rampart Site of Grace
…貴方、ありがとう
私を、黄金樹の麓に連れてきてくれて
ここなら、私も自由に動ける
…だから、契約はこれで終わり
私は、私の使命を確かめに行く
…さようなら
ルーンを力にする術も、トレントも、ここに置いていく
貴方が、使命を成就できるように
…ずっと、戦ってきたのだもの
貴方はきっと、王になれる。エルデの王に
When resting at the Elden Throne Site of Grace after defeating Morgott
…久しぶり、貴方
覚えている？私はメリナ
少し、話をさせて欲しい
…黄金樹の内に、入れなかったのでしょう？
棘の覆いが、貴方を拒んだ
…それは、拒絶の刺
黄金樹が、外のすべてを拒む、自我の殻
エルデンリングに見え、エルデの王になるためには
その刺を越えなければならない
…私の使命は、そのためのものだった
だから、また私と旅をして欲しい
遥か雲の上、雪深い巨人たちの山嶺。その頂にある、滅びの火まで
そうしたら、黄金樹を焼くことができる
…そして貴方を導ける。エルデの王たる道に
Talk
…また、私と旅をして欲しい
遥か雲の上、雪深い巨人たちの山嶺。その頂にある、滅びの火まで
そうしたら私は、黄金樹を焼くことができる
…そして貴方を導ける。エルデの王たる道に
After talking to Enia after defeating Morgott
…種火なら、大丈夫
私が、用意するから
だから貴方は、向かって欲しい
遥か雲の上、雪深い巨人たちの山嶺に
…分かっている
私は貴方を、大罪に誘っている
けれど、その先が望む道ならば
私はそれを、行きたい
…貴方は、どう？
When resting at a Site of Grace with an Echo of Marika for the first time
…この場所には、言霊が残っている
ずっと前に消えてしまった、女王マリカの言霊
…興味があれば、伝えてもいい
Refuse
…分かった。無理に聞く必要はないと思う
でも、気が変わったら言ってほしい
Echoes of Marika (First Church of Marika)
…マリカの言霊を、そのまま伝える
戦士たちよ。我が王、ゴッドフレイよ
導きに従い、よくここまで戦ってくれた
あの頂に、巨人たちを打ち滅ぼし、火を封じよう
そして、はじめようじゃないか。輝ける生命の時代を
エルデンリングを掲げ、我ら黄金樹の時代を!
Echoes of Marika (Grand Lift of Dectus)
…マリカの言霊を、そのまま伝える
黄金樹は、すべてを律する。選ぶがよい
我らの律の一部となるか？それとも律の外にあり…
何の力も持たぬ、辺境の傍流となるか
Note: She is asking them to choose to exist within the Order or outside of it. There is no implication of them already having Grace, as there is in English.
Echoes of Marika (Third Church of Marika)
…分かった。マリカの言霊を、そのまま伝える
我が王よ、王の戦士たちよ。お前たちから、祝福を奪う
そして、その瞳が色褪せたとき、狭間の地を追放する
外に戦を求め、生き、そして死ぬがよい
…どう？巫女様の導き、少しでもその代わりになればよいのだけど
Echoes of Marika (Church of Pilgrimage)
…マリカの言霊を、そのまま伝える
そして、お前たちが死した後、いつか奪ったものを返そう
狭間の地に戻り、戦い、赴くままにエルデンリングを掲げるがよい
死と共に、強くあれ。王の戦士たちよ、我が王、ゴッドフレイよ
Echoes of Marika (Capital Outskirts)
…マリカの言霊を、そのまま伝える
デミゴッド、我が愛し子たちよ
お前たちはもう、何者にもなれる。王であれ、神であれ
そして、何者にもなれぬ時、お前たちは見棄てられる
…そして贄となるのだ
Echoes of Marika (Queen's Bedchamber)
…マリカの言霊を、そのまま伝える
おお、ラダゴン、黄金律の犬よ
お前はまだ、私ではない。まだ、神ではない
さあ、共に砕けようぞ！我が半身よ！
Note: 我が半身よ means "My half-body."
Echoes of Marika (Minor Erdtree Church)
…マリカの言霊を、そのまま伝える
黄金律の探究を、ここに宣言する
あるべき正しさを知ることが、我らの信仰を、祝福を強くする
幸せな幼き日々、盲信の時代は終わる
同志よ、何の躊躇が必要だろうか！
When resting at Snow Valley Overlook Site of Grace
…伝えておきたい、ことがある
私の使命は、母から授かったもの
けれど、今はもう、私の意志になった
母の意志とは関係なく、ただ私が望む、世界の姿のために
私が、心に決めたもの
…誰にも、それを侮辱させない
もちろん、貴方にも
When resting at the Giant's Gravepost Site of Grace
…もうすぐだね
この先に、滅びの火がある
…共に旅をしてくれたのが、貴方でよかった
トレントには、感謝をしておかないと
…ありがとう、トレント
この人を、ずっと助けてあげてね
When resting at the Forge of the Giants Site of Grace
…狭間の地を、ずっと見てきた
この世界には、修復が必要だと思う
…そして、分け隔てない死が
…ねえ、貴方
大罪に向かう、準備はできた？
Accept
…分かった
少しだけ、貴方に触れさせて…
Refuse
…分かった
準備ができたら、教えて欲しい
When talked to again after refusing
大罪に向かう、準備はできた？
Cutscene at Forge of the Giants
黄金樹よ、燃えるがよい
新しい王のために
…ありがとう。私を連れてきてくれて
炎と共に歩む者
いつか、運命の死に見えん
さようなら
When resting at the Frenzied Flame Proscription
…貴方がもし、狂い火に向かっているのなら
それだけは、やめて欲しい
あれは、触れざるもの
全ての生を、その思いを喰らう混沌
この世界がいかに壊れ、苦痛と絶望があろうとも
生があること、産まれることは
…きっと、素晴らしい
だから貴方に、王を目指す貴方に、それだけは否定して欲しくない
…狂い火に向かうのは、やめて欲しい
When talked to after reaching the Frenzied Flame Proscription
…種火の件なら、私が用意する
それが私の、私自身が望む、使命だから
だから、狂い火に向かうのは、やめて欲しい
When talked to after reaching the Frenzied Flame Proscription
…狂い火は、触れざるもの
全ての生を、その思いを喰らう混沌
だから、狂い火に向かうのは、やめて欲しい
When talked to after reaching the Frenzied Flame Proscription
…もう一度だけ、言わせてほしい
狂い火に向かうのは、やめて欲しい
貴方に、王を目指す貴方に
生があること、産まれることを、否定して欲しくない
…そんなものは、王ではない
生なき世界に、王などいるものか
When talked to after reaching the Frenzied Flame Proscription
お願いだ。もう、やめてくれないか
狂い火の王など、王ではない
生なき世界に、王などいるものか
After inheriting the Flame of Frenzy
…狂い火を、受領したのね
だったら、貴方とはもう、相容れない
契約も、もうこれまで
…そして、覚えておいて
もし貴方が、本当に、混沌の王になったなら
…私は貴方を、殺すだろう
それが、貴方にルーンの力を与えた、責任だから
…さようなら、貴方
トレント…
Lord of Frenzied Flame ending
狂い火の王…
…必ず、辿り着いてみせる
…そして貴方に
運命の死を

Notes

• Melina uses the Black Knife Assassin animation set.
• Attacks that produce lingering hazards can hit Melina when she sits at a Site of Grace, even applying Status Effects.
• Melina is a child of Marika and has access to her most secret incantation.
  • This incantation will also be automatically cast when she dies, even as a cooperator, the only way to see this in-game without modding.
• Melina can be summoned to help fight against Morgott.
  • Melina wields the Blade of Calling, which is golden flame counterpart to the Black Knife. Additionally, she uses two unplayable incantations that resemble the effects of Minor Erdtree and Miranda's Prayer.
• Melina is not a Finger Maiden.
• Melina is aware her agency will be restored if the Erdtree is destroyed.
• If the player spares Melina and chooses the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending, she will be transformed after Marika and the Erdtree are destroyed.
  • Melina's purpose remains the same, but its context becomes flipped: "The one who walks alongside flame, Shall one day meet the road of Destined Death."

Speculation

• It is implied that Melina is another child of Radagon and Marika:
  • Naming Convention: Most siblings in the Lands Between share the first letter of their name. Messmer/Melina/Miquella/Malenia would be no exception to this rule.
  • Hair Color: Melina's hair color seems to be a combination of Radagon and Marika's hair colors.
  • Butterflies: There are four butterfly items in-game, each representing a cursed demigod: Nascent Butterfly (Miquella), Aeonian Butterfly (Malenia), Black Pyrefly (Messmer), Smoldering Butterfly (Melina).
  • Messmer had a younger sister who also bore a vision of fire and, like Melina, he possessed the kindling to burn the Erdtree It is unknown when in the timeline Melina was born exactly, but she knew Marika's secret incantation and Messmer was the older brother of Radahn.
  • The soundtrack for Messmer's boss fight shares a leitmotif with Radagon's boss theme.
• It is implied that Melina gave Ranni the Spirit Calling Bell.
• Melina has an implied connection to the Gloam-Eyed Queen as she reveals her eye with a violet iris and inherits the power of Destined Death should the player spare her by using the Frenzied Flame (Finger Maiden Hyetta) as kindling.

Trivia

• Melina is internally named "MaricaOfDaughter" (ID: 2180).
• There are several lines of Melina's dialogue that can be heard in pre-launch game trailers that end up not being used in the main game. Whether they were envisioned as Melina's own words or spoken echoes of Queen Marika is not known.
  1. The Tarnished will soon return ... guided by grace once lost.
  2. The Golden Order is broken to its core.
  3. They will fight. And they will die. In an unending curse.
  4. For how else is champion, or a lord, to be born?
  5. Brandish the Elden Ring ... for all of us.

Gallery

Melina concept art

Melina concept art; her right eye is violet

Promotional art

Melina approaches the Tarnished

Melina wearing a cloak

Melina reveals herself

Melina reveals herself

Melina channels the flame of ruin

Melina becomes the Kindling Maiden

Melina thanks the Tarnished

Melina burns the Erdtree

Melina during the Frenzied Flame ending

Melina at Stormgate

Melina as a cooperator

Melina render

Melina render

Melina render

Melina render

Melina render

Melina render

Melina render

A sigil seals Melina's left eye

The corpse of a magisterial official guarding the hidden room where Melina's dagger is found.

The hidden room where Melina's dagger is found.

Melina HUD element

The Road to the Erdtree

Videos

Melina and Torrent Alternate Cutscene Restored