Madman Hood
Most tomb prospectors, members of the Healing Church
chosen to explore the old labyrinth, are unable to
withstand the weight of the old knowledge, and go mad.
This attire is worn by those lost souls.
Truth oft resembles madness, inaccessible to the
dull of mind. Those who go mad are merely thoughtful
souls who failed to reach any conclusions.
Madman Garb
Most tomb prospectors, members of the Healing Church
chosen to explore the old labyrinth, are unable to
withstand the weight of the old knowledge, and go mad.
This attire is worn by those lost souls.
The appendages draped across them are said to be
a kind of protective charm, or at least, that is
what these lost souls believe with all their hearts.
Tomb Prospector Hood
Attire of tomb prospectors who explore the old labyrinth on
behalf of the Healing Church.
The Healing Church traces its roots to Byrgenwerth, and is
therefore aware of the ruins' true importance.
They contain much more than mere hunter trinkets, indeed,
they hide the very secrets of the old Great Ones, sought after
by those with the insight to imagine greatness.
Loch Shield
An artisanal shield crafted with blue glass.
Originally used to safeguard the leader presiding over a
sacred Healing Church ceremony, and later supplied to tomb
prospectors, in particular those exploring the labyrinth of
Isz.
The blue is fashioned after a lake, and the shield greatly
reduces all forms of non-physical damage.
Madman's Knowledge
Skull of a madman touched by the wisdom of the Great
Ones.
Use to gain Insight.
Making contact with eldritch wisdom is a blessing, for even
if it drives one mad, it allows one to serve a grander purpose,
for posterity.
Pthumeru Chalice
Ritual chalice found in the Church of the Good Chalice.
Use in a ritual at the tomb altar in the Hunter's Dream
to break the seal of the old underground labyrinth.
Let the chalice reveal the tomb of the gods; let blood
be the hunter's nourishment.
…And let ye partake in communion…
Wielded by Forgotten Madman:
Ludwig's Holy Blade
A trick weapon typically used by Healing Church hunters.
It is said that the silver sword was employed by Ludwig,
the first hunter of the church. When transformed, it
combines with its sheath to form a greatsword.
The Healing Church workshop began with Ludwig, and
departed from old Gherman's techniques to provide
hunters with the means to hunt more terrifying beasts,
and perhaps things still worse.
Ludwig's Rifle
A rifle typically used by Healing Church hunters.
It is said that the rifle was employed by Ludwig,
the first hunter of the church. It's long heavy barrel
makes up in range for what it lacks in reload speed.
Ludwig's Rifle exhibits several departures from the
workshop's design, suggesting that the Church
anticipated much larger inhuman beasts.
Wielded by Madman’s Escort:
Kirkhammer
A trick weapon typically used by Healing Church Hunters.
On the one side, an easily handled silver sword.
On the other, a giant obtuse stone weapon, characterized
by a blunt strike and extreme force of impact.
The Church takes a heavy-handed, merciless stance
toward the plague of beasts, an irony not lost upon
the wielders of this most symbolic weapon.
Flamesprayer
A special weapon used by certain members of the Healing
Church.
Spits searing flames by using blood-imbued Quicksilver
Bullets as a special medium.
Not the most efficient weapon by any stretch, but sometimes
a sea of flames is just what the doctor ordered.
Besides, the beasts of Yharnam can always use a good
cleansing.
Alfred, Hunter of Vilebloods dialogue:
Select "Talk about Byrgenwerth"
Byrgenwerth is an old place of learning. The tomb of the gods, carved out below Yharnam, should be familiar to every hunter. Well, once a group of young Byrgenwerth scholars discovered a holy medium deep within the tomb. This led to the founding of the Healing Church, and the establishment of blood healing. In this sense, everything sacred in Yharnam can be traced back to Byrgenwerth. But today, the college lies deep within a tangled wood, abandoned and decrepit. And furthermore, the Healing Church has declared Byrgenwerth forbidden ground. It's unclear how many of its scholars remain alive… …but only they know the password that allows passage through the gate.
Gehrman’s dialogue:
"The moon is close. It will be a long hunt tonight. If the beasts loom large, and threaten to crush your spirits, seek the Holy Chalice. As every hunter before you has. A Holy Chalice will reveal the tomb of the gods, …where hunters partake in communion…"
"Most of the Holy Chalices lie deep within the tomb of the gods. And the few that found their way to the surface… Were lost again in the hands of men. But if the old hunter tales remain true… …one of the Holy Chalices is worshipped in the valley hamlet. Yet the town is in disarray… It was burned and abandoned, for fear of the scourge, home now only to beasts. The perfect place for a hunter, wouldn't you say?"
