You were sat by the site of grace, tired and beaten from previous battles.

From the corner of your eye you could see a girl kneel down next to the site, removing a hood that obscured her face.

“Tarnished, I see.”

She looked up towards you.

“You are maidenless, however I can play the role of maiden. Turning rune fragments into strength. To aid you in your search for the Elden Ring. You need only take me with you, to the foot of the Erdtree.”