Nightreign reimagines the Elden Ring universe with bold gameplay shifts that have sparked polarized reactions among fans. Rather than traditional character progression, this 2025 expansion introduces pre-built Nightfarers—heroes with unique abilities and deeply personal Remembrance questlines. The Executor stands out among them, offering a haunting journey into his past that rewards players with exclusive skins and relics. While Nightreign's emphasis on teamwork-driven expeditions differs radically from FromSoftware's solo-focused roots, its narrative depth provides hours of compelling content for those embracing its innovative structure.

Unlocking the journal is the essential first step for accessing any Remembrance questline. This mysterious tome materializes in Roundtable Hold after completing just one expedition—success or failure both trigger its appearance. elden-ring-nightreign-executor-s-remembrance-quest-guide-image-0 Think of it as a temporal gateway where memory fragments transport you into pivotal moments of a Nightfarer's life. Each completed quest rewards the character's signature Remembrance skin, but intermediate treasures make the journey worthwhile. Collecting memory fragments expands the journal's pages, primarily earned through Nightlord victories during expeditions. Interestingly, failed runs occasionally yield fragments in early quest stages—a merciful design quirk that disappears in later chapters where progression demands consistent triumph.

For the Executor's saga, Chapter 2 unlocks the inaugural memory. After initiating remembrance at the journal, speak with the Guardian near the tome and affirm his cryptic statements. Then locate the Priestess in the main hall—she'll reveal personal objectives now appearing on expedition maps. Your task? Hunt Blessed Flowers during any chosen expedition. The flowers themselves are secondary to their vicious guardian. Upon approach, the Stray Bloodhound Knight invades—a brutal foe wielding dual bleed weapons in a claustrophobic arena flanked by cliffs. Key battle insights:

  • 🩸 His bleed buildup is deadly but attack windups are deceptively long

  • ⚔️ Left-hand strikes often catch aggressive players mid-combo

  • 🧱 Environmental hazards demand constant spatial awareness

Defeating this crimson nightmare grants only runes—no loot—but access to the flowers. Return to Roundtable Hold immediately afterward; expedition completion becomes irrelevant. Present the blooms to Iron Menial waiting near a painting in the merchant jar's vicinity. Interacting with the artwork conjures a spell—touch it to gain:

Reward Effect
Executor's Chalice Health regeneration boost during night phases
Blessed Flower Relic Temporary poison immunity aura

This concludes Chapter 2, automatically unlocking Chapters 3-5. But the next memory remains dormant until Chapter 6—requiring more Nightlord victories for memory fragments. The Chapter 6 objective mirrors the first: hunt a Golden Sprout guarded by an Erdtree Avatar. Though slower than the Bloodhound Knight, this arboreal horror punishes close-quarters combat with devastating area attacks. Pro tip: Visit Relic Rite before delivering the sprout to optimize gear for the impending finale.

Surrendering the sprout to the Priestess thrusts you into the Executor's defining trauma—a duel against his spectral doppelgänger, Executor's Cry. This mirror match demands perfect mastery of your own move set. Post-victory, follow floating lights to a decrepit shack housing the memory's heartbreaking conclusion. Returning to Roundtable Hold bestows the ultimate prize—the Executor's Remembrance skin, equipable via the Garb station. You'll also receive the Golden Sprout relic enhancing holy damage resistance. For lore enthusiasts, Chapter 7's documents provide poignant backstory context.

Nightreign's Remembrance system transforms heroes into hauntingly intimate narratives—the Executor's quest exemplifies this bold vision. Though divisive, it offers unparalleled rewards for cooperative adventurers. Ready your weapons, gather your allies, and step through the journal's pages to redeem a tormented soul's legacy. The flowers await, Tarnished.