It was a perilous journey, but alas. You've finally arrived upon your first bonfire

Thump

You sat down near the fire and felt its warm embrace on your fingertips. After you were done, you just now realized that you’re not alone. You were at the Firelink Shrine! A sacred place that is guarded by a woman. Her name is unknown. She is simply called 'The Fire Keeper’

“Oooh, Ugh...”

YAWN

You remained cautious, but soon stopped worrying once you saw her enter the candle-lit room. This was her?! The woman that was supposed to help you? She looked like she needed help. With how morbidly obese she is

She went behind the counter and asked you

“Ah, Ashen. Thy Keeper has been waiting for thine arrival...”

HUFF PUFF

“What shall thy Keeper do to assist thou with thou journey?”