Elden Ring: Why Fia Kills D In The Roundtable Hold

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Few characters in have happy endings, but in-game lore can be convoluted, meaning it might not be too clear to Tarnished as to why Fia kills D in the Roundtable Hold. FromSoftware's soulslike games feature questlines that usually end with the quest giver dying. Sometimes this ending is lore-accurate, with featuring characters fading away or killing themselves once their tasks are complete. However, others have their journeys cut short by enemies, as with D in. However, once players discover the intricacies of each character's backstory and goals, this murder becomes an unavoidable outcome.

takes place in the Lands Between, which has been torn apart by the Shattering. Players control a Tarnished character that rises from the dead to become Elden Lord and restore order to the kingdom. However, they are not the only Tarnished character within the open world. Players can meet other NPCs and rest with other Tarnished at the Roundtable Hold. Those seeking the Elden Lord title rest at the sanctuary, where violence is prohibited. Unfortunately, that doesn't stop Fia from killing D and fleeing the scene shortly after.

's D, Fia, and Rogier all provide steps for questlines that intersect with one another. Players must accomplish numerous steps and slay dozens of bosses and enemies before witnessing the fateful murder. After players return an item called Weathered Dagger to D, a new area in Roundtable Hold opens to reveal Fia standing over D's body. While Fia gives a brief speech about her betrayal and loyalties, her intentions are slightly unclear for those unaware of in-game lore.

Both characters share conflicting goals, but D's murder hints at increasing tensions throughout the Lands Between and a deeper need for the next Elden Lord to claim their place. Thankfully, several signs point toward Fia's intention to kill due to ideological differences and (possible) mutual aggression. The sheer number of competing authorities in the Lands Between all contribute to this simple