Petrus of Thorolund

Lore

Petrus is a cleric of the Way of White from Thorolund. He allows the Chosen Undead to enter the Way of White covenant.

Petrus guards Rhea who is on a pilgrimage to find the Rite of Kindling along with her other bodyguards, Vince and Nico. The first time the player meets him, he'll be alone in the Firelink Shrine, waiting for them to arrive. In exchange for souls, Petrus will provide information about the Undead Mission.

Theories

Petrus is Not Undead

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There are several signs pointing at the possiblity that Petrus himself is not undead. Unlike other NPCs, he does not use Estus. He goes out of his way to spread rumours about Rhea's plentiful humanity, but he himself does not take it. He cannot be summoned and he never invades.

This would also explain why he is not keen on going into the Catacombs and why he abandoned his group and possibly fled.

It is possible that the Way of White posted him in Lordran to deal with members of the church on their Undead Mission, perhaps to make sure they do not succeed.

The only contradiction to this theory is that he trades for Souls (perhaps because the accepted currency in Lordran is Souls). It is unknown if humans can use Souls, though he does give the player a Copper Coin:

Coin made of copper. Its face shows Old Man McLoyf, god of medicine and drink.
Even coins of great value in the world of men have little value in Lordran, where the accepted currency is souls.
Those who dream of returning to the outside world are fond of carrying these around.

Dialogue

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• Talking

[…] Undead clerics are given a mission to seek Kindling.
Kindling is the art of feeding bonfires with humanity.
Through Kindling, we shall one day be granted magnificent powers.

Reah is the youngest daughter of the good house of Thorolund.
Those young knights are her old schoolmates, But I'm not sure what to make of them…
I'm afraid they may be a bad influence…

• Talking (after his return to Firelink Shrine)

Uh, oh, you again? Me? Er, I've become separated from M'lady.
I've scoured near and far, but no sight of her… Where could she have gone? M'lady…
To think I swore to protect you with my life…
Your Highness… where have you gone? I am entirely to blame for this…
Oh woe is me. I am unworthy, deathly so…

• Talking (after rescuing Reah)

Ah, oh, you. Have you seen M'lady?
Oh, blast, where might she be, and would she be safe…

• After finding a Pendant in front of the Undead Parish altar:

Are, are you sure?! Then M'lady… What terrifying news!
What am I to do… All because of my shortcomings… it is my fault…

• After speaking with Lautrec and buying the tip

Oh, hello there. Have you spoken with Sir Lautrec? Splendid.
In the depths of the Catacombs, M'lady slipped off the giant's coffin and into a hole.
Her two companions are no longer human; and the lass weeps in solitude.
Right now, you could do as you please with her.
The poor little purebred is entirely helpless. Keh heh heh heh…
In the depths of the Catacombs, M'lady slipped off the giant's coffin and into a hole.
Her two companions are no longer human; and the lady weeps in solitude. Keh heh heh heh…

• After buying the tip from Lautrec and saving Reah

… Oh, it's you… You rescued M'lady? Well, a pity that is, for it will amount to nothing.
For the little madam is not worth her salt without her family name. Keh heh heh heh…

• When he kills the player after his confession

Fool…What were you thinking? Too bad for you, I'm a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Best of luck as a Hollow! Gah hah hah hah hah!

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Cut Dialogue

Various dialog hinting that Petrus could be trapped at some point

Help me!
Somebody! Help me!
I am trapped!
You there, please, help me…
As you can see I am captured, immobilized.
Soon to be a sacrifice to necromancy.
I implore you…please help…
Ooh…
Phew…I am saved.
Thank you. I owe you my life.
I am Petrus of Thorolund.
I will be sure to repay you, back at Firelink Shrine.
Please, no, it's the least that I can do.
Please, rest assured.
I shall repay you, but back at Firelink Shrine.
The Gods do not look favourably upon haste!

Sources

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Icon	Name	Description
	Elite Cleric Set	Worn by the warrior clerics of the Way of White, who are famous for being unyielding in battle. Among such leggings, those that were black belonged to warrior clerics sent on missions, many of whom were high-level priests.

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Comments

Items in the chests in firelink

Gauriel 17 Jul 2023 17:30

Curious to know that the items hidden in firelink belong to it. I wondered "what reason for a cleric to have hidden eye orbs?" The items in the chests are from weapons he uses. Wait… Can undeads use red-eye orbs?