Where is our Finger Maiden?
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The Finger Maiden can be found inside the Church of Inhibition, directly beside a Grace, and she plays a crucial role in the Elden Ring as a guide for the Tarnished. To become a Finger Maiden, one must be chosen by the Two Fingers, a religious leader and devotee of the Golden Order, to pair with a Tarnished attempting to claim the Elden Ring.
Introduction to Finger Maidens
The Finger Maidens are a group of women chosen by the Two Fingers to guide the Tarnished on their journey to claim the Elden Ring. These maidens are tasked with providing guidance and support to the Tarnished, and they play a crucial role in the story of the Elden Ring.
Role of Finger Maidens
The Finger Maidens are responsible for guiding the Tarnished and providing them with the necessary support to overcome the challenges they face on their journey. They are also tasked with helping the Tarnished to understand the Elden Ring and its significance in the world of the Lands Between.
FAQs
General Questions
- What is a Finger Maiden?: A Finger Maiden is a woman chosen by the Two Fingers to pair with a Tarnished attempting to claim the Elden Ring.
- How does one become a Finger Maiden?: To become a Finger Maiden, one must be chosen by the Two Fingers, a religious leader and devotee of the Golden Order.
- Why is our Finger Maiden dead?: The reason that White Mask Varré has these maidens killed is to soak the Lord of Blood’s Favor, which is needed to wake the slumbering Miquella.
Melina and Ranni
- Is Therolina your Finger Maiden?: Therolina is a Finger Maiden who never met the Tarnished she was meant to guide, despite the promise of the guidance of grace.
- Is Melina a Finger Maiden?: Melina is not technically a Finger Maiden, but she will act as such for the Tarnished to aid them on their journey.
- Who is Melina?: Melina is a mysterious, spectral girl in Elden Ring who offers an alliance with the Tarnished to help them on their journey.
- Why is Melina’s eye closed?: The theory is that when a demigod is stripped of their Great Rune, they lose a part of their soul, manifesting as a wounded or closed eye.
Story and Lore
- Is Melina and Ranni the same?: Melina and Ranni are not the same, but they are related as sisters, with Melina being the daughter of Marika, the mother of demigods.
- Can you reject Melina?: Yes, you can reject Melina’s accord, but this will not have long-term consequences, and you can still accept her help later.
- Did the Tarnished have a maiden?: Early in Elden Ring, Melina informs the player that they are maidenless, and it seems that there aren’t many Finger Maidens left in the Lands Between.
Endings and Consequences
- What happens if you refuse Melina?: If you refuse Melina’s help, you will be locked out of certain areas, including the capital, and you will not be able to progress further than Morgott without her.
- What ending does Melina want?: Melina wants the player to achieve the standard Elden Ring ending, where the Tarnished becomes the Elden Lord and sits upon the throne.
- Is Melina good or bad?: Melina is a loyal character who does not serve an ulterior motive, but unfortunately, if players follow the Elden Lord ending path, Melina is doomed to die.
Characters and Relationships
- Is Ranni good or evil?: Ranni is a morally grey character, and her ending is considered the “best possible outcome” of all the game’s endings.
- Does Ranni like the Tarnished?: In the Age of the Stars ending, Ranni refers to the Tarnished as her “lord” and her “dear consort”, showing that she has acknowledged them as her spouse.