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Roderika Questline
Roderika is one of the many NPCs you'll encounter that has a side quest to complete in Elden Ring. For this part of our Elden Ring guide, you'll find details of where to find her, how to begin her questline, and the outcomes of your choices along the way.
In West Limgrave
You'll first encounter Roderika in Stormhill Shack in West Limgrave. To get here, head northwest from the Gatefront Ruins Site of Grace, following the path upward until you reach an open field. You'll know you're near the right location when a pack of wolves descends from the sky. Activate the Stormhill Shack Site of Grace, then head into the building to find her sitting on the floor.
Speak to her until she gives you the Spirit Jellyfish Ashes, followed by a request that you go to Stormveil Castle. To progress her quest, you must not only reach the castle, but also retrieve the key item called the Chrysalids' Memento. Head east from the Rampart Tower Site of Grace on the western side of the castle. Continue along the ramparts until you reach the room with the Grafted Scion enemy.
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Go through the south door of the room to find a courtyard with two dogs and a pile of corpses, upon which will be the Chysalids' Memento. Pick this up and return to Roderika. Reload the area to find she has moved to her second location.
NOTE: If you somehow miss the Chrysalids' Memento as you make your way through the castle, don't worry. By reaching Liurnia of the Lakes and lighting any Site of Grace there, Roderika will automatically move to the Roundtable Hold.
At the Roundtable Hold
At the Roundtable Hold, speak to Roderika and then speak to Smithing Master Hewg. Go back and forth between the two, choosing the novel dialogue option that will pop up each time, until Hewg reluctantly agrees to mentor Roderika. This will unlock the ability for Roderika to become a Spirit Tuning apprentice (mechanics-wise, this means she is now a vendor that will level up your Spirit Ashes).
Reload the area to find that she has relocated away from the fireplace in the main room, and is instead now seated on the floor opposite of Master Hewg. This is where she will remain throughout the rest of the game. Note that it is worth keeping an eye on both her and Hewg's dialogue options, as they will occasionally offer lore or conversation topics as you progress your game.
