Unlock Unforgettable Stories and Epic Rewards with this Mind-Blowing Elden Ring Questline

Highlights

Elden Ring's side quests offer not only tasks but also deliver meaningful messages that deeply resonate with players.

The questline featuring Millicent beautifully portrays the significance of self-discovery and the immense power derived from personal choices, even when faced with immense challenges.

The Rotten Sword Insignia obtained from the quest not only possesses formidable offensive capabilities but also represents the essence and narrative of Millicent's story.

Questing is an integral aspect of any RPG. Whether it be a straightforward retrieval mission, a supplementary storyline, or simply for enjoyment, these endeavors are the life force of RPGs. In Elden Ring, one can expect a plethora of tasks to undertake, individuals to encounter, and treasures to acquire as they progress towards the Erdtree and bring forth a new era for The Lands Between. Nonetheless, Elden Ring's side quests deviate from the conventional norm as players will seldom find visible indicators on their maps. However, every now and then, a questline transcends expectations and imparts a profound message, and FromSoftware's latest Souls games undoubtedly excel in this regard.

Millicent's Message of Self-Importance

In Elden Ring, players gain a deep understanding of the significance of items within the expansive open-world RPG. To enhance the prowess of the Tarnished's weapons and abilities, Smithing Stones and Runes play a crucial role, while acquiring talismans with their unique skills proves to be well worth the endeavor, although certain talismans outshine others. One talisman, the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, emerges not only at an opportune moment but also only after players make the altruistic choice to aid someone in need. This individual is none other than Millicent, a peculiar and forlorn fragment of what would eventually become the Goddess of Rot.

The relationship between Millicent and Malenia is not explicitly explained in the game. However, this lack of clarity is ultimately insignificant. Players come across Millicent after being instructed by Gowry the Sage to find her. Gowry tells the Tarnished to locate Millicent and provide her with an Unalloyed Gold Needle (although there are alternative options for this item). The purpose of this exchange is for Millicent to defend against the scarlet rot, an affliction that has caused Malenia to lose her limbs, much like Millicent has lost her sword arm.

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During the questline, the Tarnished grants Millicent a newfound sense of liberation from her illness. However, her thoughts quickly become consumed by Malenia, and she becomes fixated on the enigmatic figure. Gradually and unwaveringly, she embarks on a quest to discover Malenia's whereabouts, driven by an insatiable desire. Eventually, she acknowledges the necessity of reclaiming her own autonomy and declares her intention to do so. It dawns upon Millicent that these intrusive thoughts do not truly originate from within herself. The player, who has been heavily reliant on Millicent's assistance in battles, is now faced with a choice.

The first option is to confront and challenge Millicent, vying to overcome her alongside her four sisters. If successful, they will undergo a transformation, blossoming into vibrant scarlet aeonia flowers. As a reward, the player will receive Millicent's Prothesis.

Help Millicent to defeat her sisters. The Rotten Sword Insignia will be obtained by the Tarnished after the battle.

Engaging Millicent in a challenging fight and ultimately ending her life deeply saddens her, and her dying words question if the Tarnished had intended this outcome all along. However, if fans choose to support Millicent and have a conversation with her afterwards, she clearly reveals her understanding of what has transpired. While she was compelled to answer the call of rejoining Malenia, she made a conscious decision that if she were to undergo a transformative process, she would rather embrace the scarlet rot as her own individual.

Millicent's unwavering self-confidence prevailed over the allure of returning to Malenia, regardless of her true identity or the perils she faced. Even if she was a puppet of Malenia, trapped by the scarlet rot or under the influence of the Starscourge Radahn, her strength enabled her to choose her own fate. As a symbolic gesture, players are rewarded with the Rotten Sword Insignia after completing the questline.

The Rotten Sword Insignia proves to be highly beneficial for offensive playstyles, as it enhances consecutive strikes. Its significance is further highlighted by its relevance to Millicent's final confrontation with Malenia. To attain the talisman's buffs, players must push through formidable adversaries and overcome the challenging odds typically found in FromSoftware games. The Insignia's formidable power ensures that players will remember the quest, as it echoes the core message of Millicent's story.

Elden Ring is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.