A step-by-step guide on how to finish this invader NPC’s strange quest story.

Fire Knight Queelignis an NPC you meet inElden Ring’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC.

In the embrace of Messmer’s flame."

The Fire Knight Queelign stands with his large flaming greatsword in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

He can also heal himself when his health gets low.

On defeat, he’ll drop6350 runesand theCrusade Insigniatalisman, which gives us a clue about his next location.

He’ll also end this encounter by saying: “Mark my words, graceless heathen.

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Thou shalt not evade the flame of Messmer.”

Once again, you’ll need to defeat him in battle to progress Queelign’s questline.

He’ll continue his plea to Marika, saying: “Queen Marika, mother to us all.

A screenshot of where to find the Ash of War: Shriek of Sorrow location on the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree map.

Favour me with thy grace.

I have met many who would threaten or distress thee, and quelled each and all.

And I hereby swear to never cease.

A warrior fights the Fire Knight Queelign in  Belurat, Tower Settlement in Shadow of the Erdtree.

So hey, grant me thy grace.

Once you’ve obtained these items, you’ll be given a choice.

Improve your stats by finding all of Shadow of the Erdtree’sScadutree Fragment locationsandRevered Spirit Ash locations.

A map screen from Shadow of the Erdtree showing the map location of the Church of the Crusade.

A warrior approaches a large statue in the Church of the Crusade as part of Fire Knight Queelign’s questline in Elden Ring Shadowo of the Erdtree.

A warrior and Fire Knight Queelign do battle in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

A map screen from Shadow of the Erdtree, showing the location of the Prayer Room inside the Shadow Keep.

A warrior approaches a door  in the Shadow Keep Church District to find the Prayer Room in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

A warrior stands over Fire Knight Queelign inside the Prayer Room in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

A warrior stands over Fire Knight Queelign as they decide whether to offer them an Iris of Grace or Iris of Occultation in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC