Saulden Dialogue
"Do you see the way beyond the bonfire? That will take you to the Forest of the Giants. There was once a great fort, but little of it remains. You may just find something there that will be of use on your journey. But don't venture too far inside, or you might not come back…"
Captain Drummond Dialogue (in the Giant's Memories)
"Soon, the Giants will descend upon this fort. It is revenge, for the Kingdom's misguided barbarism. The venerable Lord built this kingdom to bring prosperity to His subjects. What has transformed him so, I can not imagine."
"Long ago, the King crossed the seas, pillaged the land of Giants, and brought back a "prize". It was then that the golems materialized. The Giants are no ordinary barbarians. A singular rage burns within their hearts. My father, and his father, both fought the Giants on this very land. The Giants have wills of steel. They cannot find it within themselves… To forgive the misdeeds of our lord."
"Did you see him? That towering monster among them. That is most certainly their King. He will be a thing to topple, hah hah hah hah, even if I should die trying! My blade may break, my arrows fall wide, but my will shall never be broken. Those who live by the sword will die by it, and I, Drummond, won't go down without drawing mine!"
Sweet Shalquoir Dialogue
"Trespassing into their dreams? Of the ones who crossed the sea, lavishing ruin upon the land? How they savor their visions… Of glorious deeds in battle. Hee hee hee hee hee…"
Melentia Dialogue
"My name is Melentia. You a stranger to this land? All we get is strangers these days. Everybody's gone and run off! Drangleic's been a pile o' rubble since the war fought long, long ago. When the Giants crossed the sea.
"Seemed like the battles would never end. Poor folk like myself had nary a place to sleep. That's why I keep all me things right with me. You may travel light, but methinks you bear a burden of your own."
"They say these trees grew from the remains of the Giants. From each carcass sprouted new life, growing into what you see now. But you know what they also say. Don't believe what an old hag says!"
Soul of the Last Giant
Soul of the surviving giant, who was bound below the Forest of the Giants. Many seasons had come and gone, and the giant prepared for his final rest. But his soul remained magnificent, testimony to his former strength. The lord of the Giants, who had brought wrack and ruin to the entire kingdom, was said to have been felled by an unknown warrior. His beaten and broken remains were then dragged beneath the stronghold, where he was sealed away. Use the special soul of the Last Giant to acquire numerous souls, or to create something of great worth.
Soul of the Pursuer
Soul of the Pursuer, who lurks in Drangleic. The Pursuer, who seeks the bearer of the sign, will not rest until his target is slain. Use the special soul of the Pursuer to acquire numerous souls, or to create something of great worth.
Pursuer's Ultra Greatsword
Ultra greatsword of the Pursuer. Known as the mightiest of the straight swords, it demands great strength and dexterity of its wielder. The Pursuer hunts down those branded by the curse, as if each Undead soul that he claims will atone one of his sins.
Pursuer's Greatshield
Greatshield of the Pursuer. For those who can handle the weight of this shield, it offers resistance to curses. The Pursuer hunts down those branded by the curse, as if each Undead soul that he claims will atone one of his sins.
Captain Drummond
Captain of the Drangleic army battalion stationed at the fort during the invasion by the Giants. He is a noble, honorable, and highly competent commander whose family has protected the kingdom from the Giant scourge for generations. Captain Drummond and his men stood bravely against grim odds and very few of them survived; it is said that with the help of an unnamed hero they where finally able to defeat the King of the Giants and bring an end to the war.
Drangleic Armor
Traditional Drangleic armor. Belonged to Captain Drummond. Drummond's ancestors have served Drangleic for generations, principally as defenders of the great fort, but Captain Drummond is the last in this proud line.
Drangleic Sword/Shield
An heirloom passed from grandfather to father, and then from father to son. Drummond, and those before him, held this shield when facing those who would threaten their great land.
Soldier Key
Key to the soldier's door in the Forest of Fallen Giants. A fort was erected in the forest to face the Giants, but now the soldiers are lost and Hollowed. They are enfeebled, but not without honor, and continue to steadfastly defend their country.
Hollow Infantry
These common Infantrymen were soldiers for the kingdom of Drangleic prior to being overcome by the Curse of the Undead. Unlike Royal Soldiers and elite troops, the equipment issued to the Infantry is invariably basic and inexpensive. Now Hollow, they continue to defend their homeland from perceived threats despite their enfeebled condition.
Foot Soldier Sword
Inexpensive straight sword. Standard issue for Drangleic foot soldiers. No masterpiece, this weapon won't be used to fend off any truly threatening foe.
Foot Soldier Shield
A small shield used by Drangleic foot soldiers. A clearly makeshift shield that does not offer significant defense. The only advantage of this shield is that it makes parrying easier.
Infantry Axe
An axe wielded by Drangleic infantry. A makeshift, crude weapon that deals an underwhelming amount of damage.
Royal Soldier
A living and healthy albeit battle-scarred and exhausted soldier of the Drangleic Army. Under the command of Captain Drummond, they defended the fort against the invading Giants. Many of those who died during the battle rose again as Hollows and have continued to watch over the fort to this very day.
Royal Soldier Armor
Royal Drangleic soldier armor. Equipment crafted by the royal blacksmith. Finely polished and ready for battle.
Hollow Royal Soldier
Now Hollowed, these were once Royal Soldiers of the Drangleic Kingdom. Their equipment was constructed by the royal blacksmith from high quality materials, but now it is falling apart. They continue defend the kingdom loyally.
Hollow Soldier Armor
Armor worn by Hollowed royal soldiers. Appears to be crafted with quality materials, but is highly degraded and close to falling apart. Wearing this will be of little use.
Hollow Soldier Shield
Shield of hollowed royal soldiers. The thing is in tatters, and only serves as a shield in a most minimal respect. The accoutrements of royal soldiers feature a depiction of a brave knight from an old parable.
Old Ironclad Soldier
Originally, Ironclad Soldiers were minions created by the Old Iron King with an enchantment of souls. The enchantment is long gone and the iron husk that remains is quite decrepit. The soldiers who don this armor now never speak, and no one has seen their faces. Could it be that King Vendrick of Drangleic revived these ancient creations, or perhaps he produced war golems of his own?
Old Ironclad Armor
Old armor worn by Ironclad Soldiers. Provides high defense, but extremely heavy. One day, warriors wearing decrepit armor emerged from Drangleic castle, and quietly assumed positions amongst the royal army. Not one of them ever spoke a word, or revealed the face under the mask.
Giant Lord
King of the Giants that invaded Drangleic, this towering monstrosity came to the fight complete with his crown and massive Greatsword. He seeks vengeance for the subjugation of his kingdom and intends to reclaim a precious prize stolen from him by King Vendrick, but what could this "prize" possibly be…?
Giant Lord's Soul
Soul of the Giant Lord, who once conquered Drangleic. The Giants landed on the northern shores, and set siege to King Vendrick's castle to claim an invaluable prize. Vendrick crossed the seas, took prisoner the Giants, and brought them back to his castle, clapped in irons. However, after this modest triumph, his countenance could be seen to grow darker with each passing day. Use the special soul of this Giant to acquire numerous souls, or to create something of great worth.
Giant Stone Axe
Greataxe forged from the Last Giant's Soul. This weapon resembles a primitive stone tool, but is quite powerful owing to its immense size. The giants were eventually defeated by an unnamed hero, but alas, victory came all too late. King Vendrick disappeared as of the war with the Giants reached its ferocious peak, leaving his castle Some swear that upon hearing the news, the Queen's face remained as still as her portrait.
Giants Club
Club of the Giants that besieged Drangleic. Nothing more than a boulder bound to a tree, but a very powerful, if primitive, weapon. A human would require great strength to wield this Giant-sized club. King Vendrick, in adherence to Queen Nashandra's counsel, led his armies north in an effort to subjugate the Giants, and claim their powerful souls for his own.
Giants Kinship
Each king has his rightful throne. And when he sits upon it, he sees what he chooses to see. Or perhaps, it is the throne, which shows the king only what he wants. The flames roar, but will soon begin to fade, and only a worthy heir might burnish their light. What is it, truly, a claimant of the throne could desire?
Soul of a Giant
Soul of a Giant who came to conquer Drangleic. Will the Giants' resentment for the King be pacified in death, or only emboldened?
Elite Giant
Senior soldiers of the army of Giants which invaded Drangleic long ago. Far larger and more formidable than their subordinates, the only Elite Giants to have survived the war reside in a hidden cavern in Black Gulch. The two obelisk sized stone clubs wielded by an Elite Giant can reduce flesh to paste and bone to powder. This mountain of a foe is beyond all but the mightiest of warriors… or the most bottomless of ammunition stockpiles.
Giant
A member of the race of Giants first conquered by King Vendrick and later responsible for a vengeful counter-invasion of Drangleic. Giant soldiers specialize in several different types of combat and can be differentiated by their appearance.
Flame Salamander
These mysterious creatures serve an unknown purpose, but they are locked within the soldiers' fort behind a door older than the Kingdom of Drangleic itself. Their fiery presence seems to alter the environment itself.
Iron Key
Key to the iron door of the Iron Keep. The Old Iron King's castle sunk into a lake of fire, weighed down by the castle's iron, and the burden of the king's conceit. Over the ages, the iron was stripped from the castle by opportunistic passers-by. The iron door, too, must be somewhere, far away.
