My Wild Ride Completing Scholar's Remembrance Quests in Elden Ring Nightreign

Man, diving into Scholar's remembrance quests in Elden Ring: Nightreign's Forsaken Hollows DLC was a trip! 🤯 As a support main at heart, unlocking this buff/debuff-focused Nightfarer felt like finding the perfect fit. But let me tell ya, uncovering his backstory through these quests? That was a whole other level of FromSoftware storytelling – cryptic, challenging, and oh-so-rewarding. Getting those unique cosmetics and relics was just the icing on the cake, but the real juice was peeling back the layers on Scholar himself. Buckle up, Tarnished, 'cause this journey was anything but straightforward.

First things first, you gotta unlock the dude! It's not rocket science, but you do need to complete that initial short quest introducing both Scholar and Undertaker. Once they're chilling in your character roster, just switch to Scholar – easy peasy. Now, the real fun begins. Head over to your journal. You'll see some entries kinda greyed out, teasing you. To kick off Chapter 1 properly? Jump into an expedition. Folks recommend the DLC's "Balancers" run. You don't have to beat the Nightlord boss (phew!), just survive out there as Scholar. Honestly, my first attempt was a hot mess – barely lasted five minutes! 🙈 But dragging myself back to the Roundtable Hold did the trick, unlocking that crucial new journal entry. Pro tip though? If you're feeling ballsy and actually manage to off a Nightlord, you'll zoom straight to unlocking Chapter 3. Talk about efficiency!

Alright, Chapter 3 – Let's Get Weird. This is where things start getting properly cryptic, classic FromSoft style. You gotta head back to the Chapel. Not the main area, mind you. Look for the table directly to the right as you walk in. Interact with it, and you'll see the option: "A scrap of paper that reads Tear". Pick that, and bam! Personal objective added. Time for another expedition. Any will do.

Loading into the expedition map, keep your eyes peeled for that tell-tale glowing red objective marker 🎯. The building it marks is random each run – talk about a wild goose chase sometimes! But once you find it, breathe easy. The interior layout is always the same. Whew! Inside, follow the corridor and take the immediate left through a hole in the wall. You might bump into some enemies; I just booked it past 'em, no shame! Look right, find a bright doorway, head through, and spot the hatch with a ladder leading down. Feels like spelunking!

Down below, there it is – the Vassal's Journal, glowing on a table. Grab it! Mission accomplished for this personal objective. Now, you can peace out by either finishing the expedition or just... y'know... taking a dirt nap (dying works surprisingly well for quick exits!). Back at the Hold, head to the Chapel again. Prepare for some weirdness.

Undertaker is just... licking purple goo off the wall. Seriously? 🤨 Talk to her anyway. Then the Iron Menial pops up, yammering about a cave-in. Once that awkward convo wraps, interact with the table again to analyze the Vassal's Journal. Do that, and Chapter 3 is in the bag! Feels good, man.

Unlocking Chapters 4 & 5 – The Plot Thickens (Literally). Beating Chapter 3 unlocks the next steps. Chapter 5 is where it gets really interesting. Start the quest, then hunt down the Small Jar Merchant. Ask it specifically to "show you the Great Hollow". This teleports you to a new, eerie area dominated by a massive boulder chained to the ceiling. Spooky vibes!

Now, here's the kicker: the place is crawling with Glintstone Sorcerers. Aggressive little buggers! But guess what? You don't need to fight them! My strategy? Channel your inner ninja. 🥷 Sneak or sprint past them, head for the top floor. Easier said than done, I know – took me a few tries not to get zapped! Once upstairs, make the leap of faith onto the chained boulder itself. From there, spot the small hole in the wall. Getting to it involves some precarious beam-walking. Don't look down! Through the hole, you'll find... a locked door. Ugh.

Time to investigate that loud noise. Brace yourself – it triggers a fight with the Marauder (basically a Godskin Apostle). Here’s a pro gamer move: Don't kill all the Glintstone Sorcerers earlier! If they're still alive, they'll aggro on the Marauder and his goons. It becomes a glorious, chaotic three-way brawl! Sit back, let them soften each other up, then swoop in for the kill. Piece of cake! 🍰

With the enemies down, the previously locked door magically opens. Head inside. Your reward? Interacting with a soldier encased in crystal. Do it, and you'll warp straight back to the Roundtable Hold. Nice! You also snag the Cleansing Tear – sweet loot!

The Final Stretch: Chapters 6, 7, and the Dreglord. Completing Chapter 5 unlocks Chapters 6 and 7. These generally involve more expeditions and journal delving. To unlock the grand finale, Chapter 8, you've got two key tasks:

1. Complete the "Balancers" expedition (properly this time!).

2. Take down a Nightlord. No more surviving, gotta seal the deal.

Once Chapter 8 is available, it's time for the ultimate challenge: conquering the Dreglord expedition. This is the final expedition of the Forsaken Hollows DLC. It's no walk in the park, lemme tell ya. Bring your A-game, your best gear, and maybe a friend or two if you're co-oping. Beating the Dreglord is the culmination of Scholar's entire remembrance saga. The sense of accomplishment? Chef's kiss! 👌 You get all his lore unlocked and those sweet, sweet cosmetics. Now you can finally turn your attention to Undertaker's equally bizarre questline!

Phew! What a journey, right? Scholar's quests perfectly blend exploration, environmental puzzles, chaotic combat scenarios, and that signature FromSoft lore drip-feed. It had me scratching my head, cheering in victory, and occasionally laughing at the sheer absurdity (purple goo, Undertaker? Really?). It's this mix that makes Nightreign's endgame so darn compelling. So, fellow Tarnished, who's your favorite support-type character in Souls-likes, and why do they always seem to have the weirdest backstories? 🤔