Domhnall of Zena

Lore

Domhnall is an odd merchant and the only character from the ancient land of Zena. He sits just outside the entrance to Blighttown and is met after emerging from The Depths.

The pieces of his set symbolize different things, but nothing specific about him is known. The two horns of the helm "are believed to symbolize wisdom", the many medals of the armor "are believed to symbolize glory", the gold bracelets of the gauntlets "symbolize a vanquisher", and the inlaid silver rings of the boots "symbolize an explorer".

The crystal items that he sells suggest he may have explored The Duke's Archives. He also gives advice about the Path of the Dragon covenant and the use of Divine weapons in the Catacombs.

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Design Works Interview

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Design Works Interview

Nakamura: What about the trickster set?

Otsuka: Domnhnall of Zena's equipment, right?

Waragai: Initially, he was conceived as an illusive purveyor of rare objects.

Miyazaki: Yes, a character like that is actually very easy to fit into the game, you can essentially place him anywhere and move him about wherever you want to. Mr. Waragai took care of the design but it wasn't until he added glasses, that the character started to emerge.

Waragai: I agree. There are actually a number of examples of armour with glasses attached to them, so I just used those as a base for the design. At first glance, the character may look eccentric but his armour is actually quite typical of suits worn in central Europe in the late Middle Ages: just a chainmail, a surcoat and leather boots.

Miyazaki: I was adamant that he should be carrying a lot of things. I think Waragai did an admirable job. Even in this world, where money has lost its value, he holds onto these precious objects and carries them along.

Nakamura: Talking of Domnhnall, didn't we design a weapon for him, the triple crossbow? I really liked it, it was very unique, especially when compared to the other weapons in the game.

Miyazaki: The triple crossbow, you mean the Avelyn? Unfortunately, I had to move the it to the Duke's Archives.

Otsuka: Avelyn was originally Domnhnall's weapon? I really like the name, where did that come from?

Miyazaki: Hmm, I think there was a reason behind it, but I've forgotten… at least that's what I'm going to tell you. I was fully aware when we were designing it, that the detail and complexity of the weapon wouldn't come across in the game but I specifically remember saying that we'll probably make an art book in the future so let's just make it. I'm glad we were able to realise that dream.

Theories

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Dialogue

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• Talking (after buying armor):

I am willing to share some tips. If you seek Kindling in the Catacombs, use divine weapons.
That will repel the reassembling skeletons.

Hmm… Well, I'm certain we will make a good trade eventually…
So, I am willing to share some tips.
The cursed Ghosts of New Londo are formidable foes.
To face them, you will require special arms… Or a cursed body.
The quickest way to be cursed? Try the bug-eyed lizards in the sewer.
Desperate measures, to be sure…

Hmm… You are a fine trading partner.
Rumour it may be, but I have heard of a surviving ancient dragon who resides in this land.
A coterie of Undead serves the dragon, as they train to become dragons themselves.
Sounds unlikely, but you never know, do you?

Sources

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Icon	Name	Description
	Helm of the Wise	A strange helm from the ancient land of Zena, birthplace of the curious dealer Domhnall. The two horns are believed to symbolize wisdom.
	Armor of the Glorious	Strange armor from the ancient land of Zena, birthplace of the curious dealer Domhnall. The many medals are believed to symbolize glory.
	Gauntlets of the Vanquisher	Strange gauntlets from the ancient land of Zena, birthplace of the curious dealer Domhnall. They gold bracelets symbolize a vanquisher.
	Boots of the Explorer	Strange boots from the ancient land of Zena, birthplace of the curious dealer Domhnall. The inlaid silver rings symbolize an explorer.

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