What do I say to Scholar of the First Sin?

What do I say to Scholar of the First Sin?

The Scholar can be found right in the first room of the Undead Crypt near the first bonfire (teleporting to this bonfire takes the player directly to it). Talk to the Scholar until it asks you whether the player desires peace and choose “Yes.” When the dialogue is finished, the Scholar will disappear.

Are you intent on shattering the yoke?

A world full of warmth and resplendence. Young Hollow, are you intent on shattering the yoke, spoiling this wonderful falsehood? I am Aldia. I sought to shed the yoke of fate, but failed.

Do Aldia choices matter?

DkS2 says (it’s clearly implied) your choice in DkS1 doesn’t matter because even if you didn’t rekindle the flame, someone just came up behind you and throw themselves into Mount Doom. Listen closely to everything Aldia tells you. He is the only one that tells you anything.

Why is it called Scholar of the First Sin?

The scholar describes how the old Lord of Sunlight expelled the darkness, and began the cycle of light and dark. This cycle, this curse, forced men to assume a fleeting form, reverting them back to their hollow form. They became less than what they were, and to Aldia, this is the first sin he has taken his name from.

What happens if you light a torch in the undead crypt?

If you light it with your torch, it will illuminate the area greatly BUT it will also spawn 11 non-respawning Insolent Spirits in the level so think twice. The first of them will already spawn behind you right, the second one can be found up on the ledge you jumped down to get here.

Can King vendrick be poisoned?

Another thing to note is that Vendrick is Immune to poison damage. With these in mind, equip a short sword of your choosing, preferably fire/lightning, and the rest is fairly simple. As soon as you walk through the fog gate, Run straight to him, while moving a bit to the right, and after move behind him.