Where is Jerren After Killing Sellen? A Tarnished’s Guide
After siding with Witch-Hunter Jerren and defeating the transformed Sorceress Sellen at the Raya Lucaria Grand Library, Jerren returns to Witchbane Ruins on the Weeping Peninsula. You’ll find him standing in the very room where you first encountered the imprisoned Sellen. Exhausting his dialogue here marks the true end of his questline, though his actions have further repercussions in the game world. While his role in Sellen’s quest is complete, understanding the consequences of your choice is key to mastering the Elden Ring’s lore.
Jerren’s Post-Sellen Fate: A Detailed Look
The Aftermath at Raya Lucaria
The culmination of Sellen’s questline, regardless of your chosen side, always ends in a visually striking and emotionally charged battle within the Raya Lucaria Grand Library. If you sided with Jerren, you’ll be summoned as an invader to defeat the transformed Sellen, a grotesque and tragic figure. Jerren will be present in the arena as an allied summon, helping you bring her down.
Return to Witchbane Ruins
Once Sellen is defeated and the library returns to normal, Jerren’s next and final location is Witchbane Ruins. Travel there and you’ll discover him standing in the cellar, where Sellen was originally imprisoned.
Exhausting Jerren’s Dialogue
Speaking with Jerren at Witchbane Ruins is crucial. Make sure to exhaust all his dialogue options. He’ll express his satisfaction with the outcome and provide some insight into his motivations and his perception of Sellen’s ambitions. This conversation serves as a narrative conclusion to his involvement.
The Eccentric’s Armor
After defeating Jerren (if you sided with Sellen) or completing his questline after siding with him, you can obtain the Eccentric’s Armor set. If you sided with Sellen, you loot the armor from his corpse in Raya Lucaria after his death. Siding with Jerren will make the armor appear in the Redmane Castle near where he was before the Radahn Festival. This unique set provides decent protection and fits the aesthetic of a seasoned witch-hunter. It’s a tangible reward for your choices.
Redmane Castle
Many players initially encounter Jerren at Redmane Castle before the Radahn Festival. While he doesn’t return to Redmane Castle after the Sellen questline’s conclusion, his initial presence there highlights his involvement with the wider world of Elden Ring and his ties to significant events. If Redmane Castle was devoid of enemies during the Radahn Festival, returning to the castle after the quest may revert the castle to its normal state, full of enemies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Jerren and Sellen’s Quest
1. What happens if I choose to kill Sorceress Sellen?
Choosing to side with Witch-Hunter Jerren and kill Sorceress Sellen results in Jerren remaining alive and ultimately rewards you with the Eccentric’s Armor set. You will also experience a different narrative outcome, seeing Sellen’s ambition quelled and the Academy “saved” from her influence.
2. Where can I find Jerren before the Sellen quest?
Jerren is first encountered at Redmane Castle before the Radahn Festival. He is sitting on a chair inside the church beyond the plaza. Speaking to him here unlocks additional dialogue with Iji, adding depth to the lore.
3. Where is Sellen’s real body located?
Sellen’s actual body is hidden in some ruins located between Ranni’s Rise and Renna’s Rise. There’s an illusory floor leading to an underground area where you’ll find her body. This is where you transplant the Primal Glintstone.
4. What do I do after reviving Sellen?
After transplanting the Primal Glintstone and reviving Sellen, the final part of her quest takes place at the Raya Lucaria Grand Library. Travel there and you’ll find summon signs, allowing you to choose to side with Sellen or Jerren.
5. Can I revive Sellen after she’s dead?
No, once Sellen is defeated (either in her transformed state or as the original Sellen), she cannot be revived. The decision you make in Raya Lucaria is permanent and shapes the narrative conclusion.
6. Who is responsible for Sellen’s transformation?
While not explicitly stated, the game hints that Queen Rennala might be connected to Sellen’s transformation. The specific mechanisms and motivations remain shrouded in mystery, adding to the Elden Ring’s ambiguous storytelling.
7. Should I give Sellen scrolls?
Giving Sellen scrolls, such as the Royal House Scroll, allows her to learn new sorceries. This expands her inventory and provides you with access to powerful spells like Glintblade Phalanx and Carian Slicer.
8. Where is Ranni after finishing her quest?
Ranni’s final location is deep within the Cathedral of Manus Celes in Moonlight Altar. This area is accessible after defeating Astel, Naturalborn of the Void. Interacting with her there concludes her questline and has significant implications for the game’s ending.
9. Can I skip Godrick and Rennala?
While Godrick the Grafted and Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon are typically the first shardbearers players encounter, defeating them isn’t strictly required to progress the game’s story. However, bypassing them can lead to a significantly different and potentially more challenging experience.
10. What happens if I reborn with Rennala?
Rennala provides the Rebirth function, allowing you to reallocate your stats using a Larval Tear. This is crucial for experimenting with different builds and adapting to the game’s challenges. She can also be used to change your character’s appearance.
11. Can I use ashes against Rennala?
Yes, using spirit ashes is highly recommended during the Rennala fight. Summons like the Godrick Soldier Ashes or Lone Wolf Ashes can interrupt her spellcasting and provide valuable support.
12. How do I put Sellen in a new body?
To put Sellen in a new body, you must first locate her actual body hidden behind an illusory wall. Then, you need to talk to Azur and Lusat and exhaust their dialogue then interact with Sellen’s real body. Then, interact with the doll where the old Sellen resides. You will then be able to give her the primal glintstone. This triggers the next stage of her questline.
13. What should I do at Witchbane Ruins?
At Witchbane Ruins, explore the area and defeat any enemies. Then, descend into the cellar to find and speak to the imprisoned Sellen (in her initial form). Also, be sure to loot the Ambush Shard sorcery spell.
14. Where is Ranni after killing Radahn?
After defeating Radahn, a star falls and opens the path to Nokron, Eternal City. While this doesn’t directly place Ranni anywhere, completing the exploration of Nokron allows you to progress Ranni’s questline and eventually find her at the Cathedral of Manus Celes.
15. Does Redmane Castle return to normal after the festival?
Yes, Redmane Castle can revert to its normal state after the Radahn Festival. Speaking to Castellan Jerren in the chapel behind the plaza triggers this change, repopulating the castle with enemies.
Ultimately, Jerren’s role in Elden Ring highlights the game’s complex moral choices and the far-reaching consequences of your decisions. Understanding his motivations and actions enriches the overall experience and allows for a deeper appreciation of the game’s narrative layers. The complexities of video game narratives are often studied at academic institutions like the Games Learning Society to better understand the impact of digital games and how they can be used to inspire change. If you’d like to learn more about video games and its positive effects on learning, feel free to visit GamesLearningSociety.org.