{"id":328893,"date":"2025-07-21T00:56:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T00:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=328893"},"modified":"2025-07-21T00:56:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T00:56:26","slug":"what-corpse-is-rogier-talking-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-corpse-is-rogier-talking-about\/","title":{"rendered":"What corpse is Rogier talking about?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-corpse-is-rogier-talking-about\/#What_corpse_is_Rogier_talking_about\" title=\"What corpse is Rogier talking about?\">What corpse is Rogier talking about?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-corpse-is-rogier-talking-about\/#Introduction_to_Rogiers_Quest\" title=\"Introduction to Rogier&#8217;s Quest\">Introduction to Rogier&#8217;s Quest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-corpse-is-rogier-talking-about\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-corpse-is-rogier-talking-about\/#General_Questions\" title=\"General Questions\">General Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-corpse-is-rogier-talking-about\/#Character_and_Lore_Questions\" title=\"Character and Lore Questions\">Character and Lore Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-corpse-is-rogier-talking-about\/#Gameplay_and_Item_Questions\" title=\"Gameplay and Item Questions\">Gameplay and Item Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_corpse_is_Rogier_talking_about\"><\/span>What corpse is Rogier talking about?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Rogier is talking about the corpse of <strong>Godwyn<\/strong>, the <strong>demigod<\/strong> who was assassinated in the <strong>Night of the Black Knives<\/strong>, and it is believed that his face is part of this corpse. The face is significant as it gave <strong>Rogier<\/strong> <strong>Death Blight<\/strong>, and understanding its origin is crucial to unraveling the mysteries of the <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Rogiers_Quest\"><\/span>Introduction to Rogier&#8217;s Quest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To understand the context of the corpse, it&#8217;s essential to delve into <strong>Rogier&#8217;s<\/strong> questline, which is intricately woven into the lore of the <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Questions\"><\/span>General Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is the dead thing under Stormveil Castle?<\/strong> The dead thing under <strong>Stormveil Castle<\/strong> is an <strong>Ulcerated Tree Spirit<\/strong>, also known as the <strong>&#8220;Root Monster,&#8221;<\/strong> found in a hidden crypt deep beneath the castle&#8217;s defenses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What item is Rogier looking for?<\/strong> <strong>Rogier<\/strong> is looking for a <strong>cursemark<\/strong> that <strong>Ranni<\/strong> should have on her body, as he believes she is behind the slaying of <strong>Godfrey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Can you prevent Rogier from dying?<\/strong> To prevent <strong>Rogier<\/strong> from dying, one should not speak with <strong>Ranni<\/strong> the witch before talking to <strong>Rogier<\/strong> again, as this action triggers his death before the quest&#8217;s completion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What happened to Rogier in the bloodstain?<\/strong> Behind the boss, a disturbing face juts out of the earth, next to which is a <strong>Bloodstain<\/strong>; activating it shows <strong>Rogier<\/strong> dying.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Rogier dead or sleeping?<\/strong> <strong>Rogier<\/strong> mentions he will fall into a deep sleep and later dies where he was sitting, with the game not detailing why he died, especially if the player hasn&#8217;t explored under <strong>Stormveil Castle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Character_and_Lore_Questions\"><\/span>Character and Lore Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is the trigger for Rogier dying?<\/strong> Speaking with <strong>Ranni<\/strong> and enlisting in her service before <strong>Rogier<\/strong> requests it causes him to fall asleep and then die, regardless of whether the player does his questline or not.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Fia Elden Ring evil?<\/strong> Unlike most power-hungry characters, <strong>Fia<\/strong> uses her power not to become <strong>Elden Lord<\/strong> but to protect those she loves, making her one of the more benevolent characters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Who revived the Tarnished?<\/strong> The <strong>Tarnished<\/strong> were revived by the <strong>Erdtree&#8217;s<\/strong> grace when the <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong> was shattered.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What happened to D in Elden Ring?<\/strong> <strong>D<\/strong> is given a dagger by the player, which was initially given by <strong>Fia<\/strong>, and is later found murdered by <strong>Fia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Are D and Rogier friends?<\/strong> <strong>D<\/strong> is an old friend of <strong>Rogier&#8217;s<\/strong>, with whom he traveled, bound by their exploration of <strong>Death<\/strong>, though their paths later diverged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gameplay_and_Item_Questions\"><\/span>Gameplay and Item Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"11\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Does Rogier drop his rapier?<\/strong> <strong>Rogier&#8217;s Rapier<\/strong> can be found at the balcony in <strong>Roundtable Hold<\/strong> after defeating <strong>Godrick the Grafted<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What does Rogier&#8217;s letter mean?<\/strong> <strong>Rogier&#8217;s Letter<\/strong> is an <strong>Info Item<\/strong> that provides information, similar to other tutorial items found through exploration or dropped by enemies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is the giant monster under the Stormveil in Elden Ring?<\/strong> The giant monster is an <strong>Ulcerated Tree Spirit<\/strong>, or <strong>&#8220;Root Monster,&#8221;<\/strong> found deep under <strong>Stormveil Castle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Why are there holes in Stormveil Castle?<\/strong> The holes in <strong>Stormveil Castle<\/strong> could be due to <strong>Death Blight<\/strong> affecting inanimate objects, or other theories such as <strong>Dragon<\/strong> attacks or magical energy beams.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Who does the Tarnished marry?<\/strong> The <strong>Tarnished<\/strong> is taken by <strong>Ranni<\/strong> as her consort, ruling together without the <strong>Tarnished<\/strong> becoming the <strong>Elden Lord<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What corpse is Rogier talking about? Rogier is talking about the corpse of Godwyn, the demigod who was assassinated in the Night of the Black Knives, and it is believed that his face is part of this corpse. 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