Elden Ring is renowned for its intricate narrative webs and fascinating characters who navigate the dark corners of the Lands Between. Among these compelling individuals is Darian, widely recognized by players as D, Hunter of the Dead, a devout warrior dedicated to eradicating standard undead abominations. Understanding his unique storyline not only grants access to powerful incantations but also unravels a tragic tale involving inseparable twin souls.
Meeting the Hunter and Tracking Deathroot
Players will typically encounter Darian for the first time in the eastern regions of Limgrave along the pathway leading toward Summonwater Village. He stands over a lifeless corpse and delivers a stern warning about the sinister Mariner dwelling within the nearby flooded ruins. Disregarding his warning and defeating the Tibia Mariner rewards you with a valuable item known as Deathroot.
Showing this relic to Darian prompts him to introduce you to Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman who resides in the isolated Bestial Sanctum of Caelid. He will kindly mark a special Sending Gate waypoint on your map located right behind the Third Church of Marika. Accessing this portal grants early entry to a powerful merchant network and unlocks helpful combat incantations for purchase.
The Dagger and the Tragic Roundtable Incident
As your journey progresses into the Altus Plateau, you will need to engage with other prominent Roundtable Hold residents named Fia and Sorcerer Rogier. After certain triggers are met, Fia will hand you a mysterious Weathered Dagger and quietly request that you return it to its rightful owner. Handing this specific weapon to Darian sets a dark chain of events into motion.
Upon reloading the Roundtable Hold area, you will discover a newly opened back room containing Darian's slain body with Fia standing nearby. It becomes evident that Darian fell victim to the very death blight forces he swore his life to exterminate. Gathering his remaining armor and Bell Bearing allows you to look toward the final phase of this family saga.
Finding the Twin Brother in the Eternal City
Following the clues left behind in a letter from Sorcerer Rogier reveals that Darian possesses a younger twin brother named Devin. You can locate this grieving sibling deep within the Siofra Aqueduct structure situated right before the Valiant Gargoyle boss arena. He sits quietly on a stone balcony, completely paralyzed by the tragic loss of his brother.
Interacting with Devin allows you to hand over the Twinned Set armor you recovered from the Roundtable Hold incident. Relinquishing this protective gear prompts Devin to snap out of his stupor and readies him as an optional summon for the impending boss encounter. This action ensures that the legacy of the hunter lives on through his surviving bloodline.
Vengeance and the Ultimate Sacred Reward
Devin eventually travels to the Deeproot Depths near the culmination of Fia's personal questline to enact absolute vengeance for his twin brother. Players will find him standing triumphantly over Fia's lifeless form while delivering a dramatic and emotional monologue. Resting at a nearby Site of Grace completes the cycle of retribution.
Returning to the scene reveals that Devin has vanished entirely from the subterranean depths. He leaves behind the fully restored Twinned Set along with the powerful Inseparable Sword as a final reward. This legendary greatsword deals exceptional holy damage, making it the perfect tool for continuing the grand crusade against undead enemies.
