An Elden Ring player performed the horrible deed of killing the Turtle Pope, then penned a Reddit post detailing their instant regret. The Turtle Pope, or Pastor Miriel, easily counts among the most fascinating characters in Elden Ring, serving as steward of the Church of Vows. Players leaning towards more of a magic-focused build will likely visit Pastor Miriel quite often, given the giant tortoise's specialization in Incantations and Sorceries.
Developer FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment shipped Elden Ring late last month on PC, last-gen, and new-gen consoles, offering up a Souls experience like none other. Notably, this particular adventure marks the storied studio's first foray into the open-world genre and already its hands-off approach is being heralded as the next evolution of sandbox games. In fact, Elden Ring's vast explorable space has proven so rich with content that many a player has logged dozens of hours without nearing the end. There does seem one common belief among most users, though — friendly Elden Ring NPC Pastor Miriel should be cherished at all costs.
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Over the weekend, Reddit user VG_Crimson did the unthinkable by killing the docile Turtle Pope at the Church of Vows in Elden Ring. The Redditor claims this heinous act serves the greater good, as players now know what to expect without committing the crime themselves. According to VG_Crimson, Pastor Miriel possesses a sizable, boss-like health bar, meaning the creature takes an exorbitant amount of hits. The first few swings result in the Turtle Pope imploring the Tarnished to cease their fruitless effort. At about half health, the beloved Elden Ring
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