Blaidd

Biodata

Background / History

Meeting Zero in Mistwood

Kale recommended that Zero seek out Blaidd in Mistwood, explaining that snapping his fingers beneath a wolf’s howl would attract his attention. Kale believed the two would get along and described the introduction as a favor for an old friend 27.

After Patches’s teleport trap sent Zero into Mistwood, Zero approached the ruins where Blaidd was perched atop a tall, chimney-like structure. Pursued by Rune Bears, Zero took shelter in the cellar and ultimately found himself trapped by three of them 32 33.

Blaidd intervened, killing one bear with a frost-infused strike but struggling against the remaining pair. Zero scattered Trina’s lilies and shredded them with Storm Stomp, filling the air with sleep-inducing pollen. Blaidd seized the opening to pull Zero over a wall, and they escaped to the entrance of the Siofra River well 33.

Blaidd later explained that he had intervened because the bears threatened to destroy the area and discover his own position. Once he learned of Zero’s connection to Kale and saw his spectral steed, he accepted that Zero was not suspicious. He introduced himself and revealed that he was searching for Bloodhound Knight Darriwil 33 34.

Confronting Darriwil

Zero guided Blaidd to the Forlorn Hound Evergaol south of Agheel Lake. Blaidd recognized Darriwil’s scent and opened the seal with his blood. Inside, the former comrades argued over Ranni’s decision to abandon her original body: Darriwil cherished her red-haired former appearance, while Blaidd defended her current form and her right to choose it 34.

Darriwil proposed joining Radahn and the Jurist to conquer Leyndell and seize the Elden Ring for Ranni. Blaidd rejected the plan as a threat to her work. He explained that the royal household was already surrounded by enemies, Radahn had succumbed to rot, and Rykard had fallen to blasphemy 34 35.

During their duel, Darriwil’s Bloodhound’s Step initially overwhelmed Blaidd. Despite mounting injuries, Blaidd asked Zero not to intervene. His repeated frost attacks gradually chilled the entire evergaol, slowing Darriwil while Blaidd’s fur helped him withstand the cold 35.

Once he gained the advantage, Blaidd offered to spare Darriwil if he remained imprisoned. Darriwil instead made a final charge and was fatally impaled. Before dissolving into pale blue haze, he handed Blaidd his red-haired Ranni Doll and entrusted the princess to him 35.

Irina and the Weeping Peninsula

After the duel, Blaidd accepted healing from Zero’s Flask of Crimson Tears, though it only slightly restored his wounds. He offered Zero a Somber Smithing Stone, then gave him Darriwil’s Bloodhound’s Fang instead. He also recommended seeking out Iji for special treatment 36.

Blaidd agreed to help protect Irina while Zero delivered her letter. The two raced toward the Weeping Peninsula, and Blaidd crossed the guarded Bridge of Sacrifice by running through the shadows. He arrived first, but Irina was already dead 36.

Blaidd apologized, comforted Zero, and offered to find the killer. His examination revealed fine wounds consistent with blood loss, while the rough cleaver wounds appeared to have been added afterward to implicate the Misbegotten. No suspicious scent remained at the scene 37.

After discovering Irina’s blood-written handkerchief, Zero suspected that someone else knew the events of Elden Ring. Blaidd helped bury Irina and offered to accompany Zero to Castle Morne, but Zero refused to risk exposing him or Ranni. When Zero later returned, their burial site remained undisturbed 37 45.

Appearance

• Build: Tall and imposing, with a werewolf-like appearance 33.
• Wolf features: Fur, claws, expressive wolf eyes, and a tendency to howl or punctuate speech with “awoo” 33 35 36.
• Clothing: Black Carian Knight Armor and a gray-black Wolf-Fur Cloak 33.
• Voice: Deep and richly resonant 33.
• Weapon handling: Capable of wielding the Royal Greatsword one-handed 33.

Personality

Blaidd is loyal to Ranni without insisting that she conform to his own wishes. He defends her decision to change her body and regards Darriwil’s attempt to reclaim the Elden Ring in her name as betrayal because it would undermine her plans. His political outlook is pragmatic: he understands that strength alone cannot overcome the royal household’s enemies and the Two Fingers’ surveillance 34 35.

He is proud in combat, refusing Zero’s intervention against Darriwil, but remains willing to offer his defeated opponent mercy. With Zero, he is generous and considerate, repaying assistance with gifts and practical help, comforting him over Irina, and volunteering to investigate her death 35 36 37.

His imposing manner contrasts with his awkwardness. Zero’s nicknames embarrass him, unfamiliar jokes confuse him, and he accidentally reveals information about Ranni’s associates. He admits that Seluvis regularly warns him to be more careful with what he says 33 36.

Abilities & Skills

Greatsword Combat

Blaidd combines powerful greatsword strikes with quick reactions and agile movement 33 35.

• Wields the Royal Greatsword with one hand and leaps into heavy descending attacks 33.
• Blocks and redirects Darriwil’s attacks despite being outpaced by Bloodhound’s Step 35.
• Cannot comfortably withstand two Rune Bears attacking together; their strength and reach repeatedly force him back 33.

Wolf’s Assault and Frost

Wolf’s Assault sends Blaidd into the air before a thunderous descending strike releases frost around the impact 33 35.

• Kills a Rune Bear with a strike through its heart, leaving frost around the wound 33.
• Repeated frost bursts lower the temperature across the evergaol, gradually reducing Darriwil’s speed even when he dodges the direct attacks 35.
• Blaidd’s fur gives him greater protection against the cold than an ordinary human 35.

Keen Sense of Smell

Blaidd uses scent to navigate danger, identify people, and track movement 34 35.

• Guides Zero out of Mistwood while avoiding Rune Bears 34.
• Recognizes Darriwil’s scent at the evergaol and tracks him during Bloodhound’s Step 34 35.
• Cannot recover useful scent evidence from Irina’s death scene after too much time has passed 37.

Investigation

Blaidd distinguishes between wounds caused by different weapons and notices evidence of a staged killing 37.

• Identifies the cleaver beside Irina as a Misbegotten weapon 37.
• Recognizes that her fine cuts could not have come from that crude cleaver and concludes that the rougher wounds were inflicted afterward 37.

Physical Endurance and Mobility

His sturdy physique and armor allow him to survive heavy blows, but he lacks the extraordinary regeneration associated with traditional werewolves 35.

• Vaults a wall while carrying Zero and escapes the Rune Bears on foot 33.
• Crosses the guarded Bridge of Sacrifice through the shadows and reaches Irina before Zero 36.
• Suffers persistent wounds during the duel with Darriwil; Zero’s healing flask provides only limited recovery 35 36.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Royal Greatsword — His principal weapon, used for heavy strikes, frost attacks, and Wolf’s Assault 33 35.
• Carian Knight Armor — Protects him from blows that could otherwise maim him, though Darriwil’s sustained assault cracks it 33 35.
• Wolf-Fur Cloak — Gray-black cloak worn over his armor 33.
• Miniature Ranni — Wooden doll depicting Ranni’s blue, four-armed current form; Blaidd carries it inside his clothes 34.
• Red-haired Ranni Doll — Darriwil’s carving of Ranni’s original appearance, entrusted to Blaidd at his death 34 35.
• Somber Smithing Stone — Offered to Zero as a reward after the duel 36.
• Bloodhound’s Fang — Darriwil’s weapon, briefly held by Blaidd before he gives it to Zero because he cannot use it 36.

Relationships

• Ranni — Princess and liege. Blaidd protects her plans and respects her decisions about her own body and future 27 34 35.
• Zero — Ally who helps him escape the Rune Bears and locate Darriwil. Blaidd rewards him and assists with the attempt to protect Irina 33 34 36 37.
• Kale — Old friend who arranges Zero’s introduction to him through the finger-snapping signal 27 33.
• Darriwil — Former comrade turned adversary. Their disagreement over serving Ranni ends in a fatal duel, but Blaidd first offers him mercy and accepts his final trust 34 35.
• Iji — Associated blacksmith whose judgment Blaidd respects. Blaidd agrees with Iji’s assessment of Darriwil’s recklessness and refers Zero to him 34 35 36.
• Seluvis — Associate who repeatedly cautions Blaidd against revealing information that could compromise Ranni 36.
• Irina — Intended protectee whom he finds already dead. He investigates her wounds and helps bury her 36 37.

Notable Quotes

“That was the princess’s own decision. It isn’t our place to interfere, Darriwil.” 34

“Plots everywhere, lies blinding us. This world isn’t so simple that strength alone can rule everything!” 35

“Don’t be too upset, Zero... If you’re willing, I’ll help you find the killer.” 37