Tanith, Volcano Manor Proprietress

“

Rise with us, against the Erdtree. - Tanith, Volcano Manor Proprietress

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Rise with us, against the Erdtree.

- Tanith, Volcano Manor Proprietress

Tanith, Volcano Manor Proprietress is an NPC in ELDEN RING ⁽²⁰²²⁾.

Overview

Tanith is the consort of Praetor Rykard and the leader of the Recusants, a band of Tarnished who have taken up arms against the Erdtree and vowed to hunt down their own kind.

When Tanith first met Rykard, she was working as a dancer in a foreign land, but soon she became his consort. She became truly charmed by Rykard when he swore himself to blasphemy, being the only human to remain by his side when he was devoured by the great serpent, even refusing to imbibe a Tonic of Forgetfulness offered to her by Rykard, believing there to be no greater distress than to forget him.

Tanith is the adoptive mother of Rya, although Rya believes her to be her true mother, having been told that she was born of the grace of a glorious king. Although they are not biologically related, Tanith professes to care for Rya, who's true name is Zorayas.

The Tarnished first meets Tanith in the entrance chamber of Volcano Manor, accompanied by her Crucible Knight bodyguard, where she offers them the opportunity to join the Recusants. Should the Tarnished accept, they are tasked with hunting down several other Tarnished. After tracking down and killing two Tarnished, Tanith divulges the truth about Volcano Manor, and about Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy.

After the Tarnished slays Rykard, Tanith thanks them, as their victory proved Rykard to yet be weak. She announces that she will leave Volcano Manor, however she instead moves to Rykard's audience chamber, where she can be found devouring the corpse of her lord, wishing to become his serpent so that they can devour the gods together.

Character Information

Basic Info

Location	HP	Runes	Drops
Volcano Manor	-	1,000	-

Equipment

Right Hand	Left Hand	Armor	Items	Spells
-	-	Consort's Set	-	-

Quest Items

Item	Requirements
Drawing-Room Key	Given by Tanith after joining the Recusants.
Letter from Volcano Manor	Obtained in the Volcano Manor drawing room after joining the Recusants.
Magma Shot	Awarded by Tanith after defeating Old Knight Istvan.
Letter from Volcano Manor	Obtained in the Volcano Manor drawing room after receiving the first reward from Tanith.
Serpentbone Blade	Awarded by Tanith after defeating Rileigh the Idle.
Red Letter	Obtained in the Volcano Manor drawing room after receiving the second reward from Tanith.
Taker's Cameo	Awarded by Tanith after defeating Juno Hoslow, Knight of Blood.
Tonic of Forgetfulness	Given by Tanith after advancing Rya's questline, or from Tanith's chair after defeating Rykard.
Dancer's Castanets	Given by Patches in Shaded Castle. Can be given to Tanith in Rykard's boss room.

Questline Progression

Defeating Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy at any point during Tanith's questline will cause all subsequent steps in the questline to become locked.#Upon entering Volcano Manor, Tanith can be found to the right of the Site of Grace. Speak to her and agree to join the family. Tanith will give you the Drawing Room Key.

1. Go into the corridor to the right of Tanith and open the first door on the left. Pick up the Letter from Volcano Manor on the table as well as the Recusant Finger.
2. Travel to the entrance to the colosseum in Stormhill and interact with the invasion sign to fight Old Knight Istvan. After defeating him, report back to Tanith to obtain Magma Shot.
3. Go back to the drawing room and pick up the Letter from Volcano Manor. Travel to Altus Plateau and find an invasion sign at the bottom of the gorge leading to Shaded Castle. Interact with the sign to fight Rileigh the Idle. After defeating him, talk to Tanith to obtain the Serpentbone Blade.
4. (Optional) If you have advanced Rya's questline and met her in serpent form, and rested at a Site of Grace in the main dungeon area of Volcano Manor, speak to Tanith to obtain the Tonic of Forgetfulness. This step will be locked if you kill Juno Hoslow, Knight of Blood, before giving Rya the Serpent's Amnion.
5. Pick up the Red Letter from the drawing room, and travel to the Shack of the Lofty in the Mountaintops of the Giants. Interact with the invasion sign to fight Juno Hoslow, Knight of Blood. Report back to Tanith to obtain the Taker's Cameo.
6. Tanith will now offer to send you directly to Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, bypassing the rest of the Volcano Manor. Defeat Rykard and return to Tanith and exhaust her dialogue.
7. Travel to the Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy Site of Grace to find Tanith eating the remains of Rykard.
8. (Optional) After obtaining the Dancer's Castanets from Patches in Shaded Castle, offer them to Tanith. There is no reward for doing so, however the Dancer's Castanets will be removed from your inventory.
9. (Optional) Attacking Tanith will cause her to die in a single hit. You will then be invaded by Tanith's Knight. Defeating the knight will reward you with Aspects of the Crucible: Breath and the Consort's Set.

Notes

• Her name is a tribute to British author Tanith Lee, a friend and colleague of George R.R. Martin's. In her 1978 novel, Night's Master, one segment focuses on a girl named Zorayas, who was the child of a dictator, raised unaware of her origins.[1]

Dialogue

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English Dialogue
Introduction (if invited to Volcano Manor by Rya)
Brave Tarnished, welcome to the Volcano Manor.
I am Tanith, the proprietress of this house.
Rya spoke well of you.
"A warrior of promise," I believe she said.
Perhaps you are prepared to make a commitment.
Will you join us here at the Volcano Manor, and resist the tide?
Why accept the burden of their grace, or be fooled by the dogmatic ramblings of the Fingers?
Rise with us, against the Erdtree.
Introduction (if not invited)
Aren't you precocious.
We rarely receive visitors to the Volcano Manor without invitation.
Fascinating. And not unlike another guest we had long ago…
So, Tarnished, have you ever harboured doubts?
About the burden of grace, and the dogmatic ramblings of the Fingers?
If you have, why not join the Volcano Manor, and fight with us?
Rise with us, against the Erdtree.
"Join Volcano Manor" (if invited to Volcano Manor by Rya)
Interesting. Your decision is most welcome.
Now you belong to the Volcano Manor family.
The drawing room lies down the hall. Make yourself comfortable.
But be sure to earn your keep.
"Join Volcano Manor" (if not invited)
Your decision is most welcome.
Now you belong to the Volcano Manor family.
The drawing room lies down the hall. Make yourself comfortable.
I am Tanith, the proprietress of this house. An honour to have you.
"Don't join" (if invited to Volcano Manor by Rya)
Well. That is unfortunate.
Rya will be disappointed, but I won't twist your arm.
Now, time for you to leave, I should think.
Let this intersection of our paths be the last.
"Don't join" (if not invited)
Well. That is unfortunate.
Now, time for you to leave, I should think.
Let this intersection of our paths be the last.
After refusing to join
What's this?
Have you reconsidered the prospect?
Of rising with us, against the Erdtree?
"Join Volcano Manor" (after previously refusing)
Very well.
Your decision is most welcome.
Now you belong to the Volcano Manor family.
The drawing room lies down the hall. Make yourself comfortable.
If talked to again (After receiving Drawing Room Key)
The drawing room is through the hall.
Use the key I handed you, and make yourself comfortable.
After picking up the Letter from Volcano Manor
Did you read the letter left for you?
That is the task the Volcano Manor desires you enact.
You will be compensated once the deed is done. Good luck.
If you are loath to hunt your own kin, so be it.
But you must leave this house at once.
This is a war against the Erdtree.
We have no place for the meek, nor the luxury of keeping clean hands.
If talked to again (after picking up Letter from Volcano Manor)
The letter describes the task the Volcano Manor desires you enact.
You will be compensated once the deed is done. Good luck.
After defeating Old Knight Istvan
You've completed your task.
I am pleased. Now you are a recusant true, and a full-fledged member of the Volcano Manor.
This is your reward, as promised.
Never forget. That the recusant fights to tread the path of the champion.
The way is tainted, but for this very reason,
it is the true path to valour
After defeating Rileigh the Idle
I see you've performed another task for us.
Here is your usual reward. Please, take it.
Now, perhaps the time has come to tell you.
Of the true ruler of this manor, Lord Rykard.
The Erdtree blessed the Tarnished with grace.
But it was all too meagre, in the face of the enormity of their task.
The Tarnished were forced to scavenge, squabbling for crumbs.
Like the shardbearers, vying for power in the wake of the Shattering.
Our Lord, indignant, has refused. To scurry about, fighting over what miserly scraps they allow us.
If the Erdtree, and indeed the very gods, would debase us so,
then we are willing to raise the banner of resistance, even if it means heresy.
We at the Volcano Manor, under Lord Rykard, have sworn no rest until it is done.
If you follow this heroic path, one day the Lord will see you.
The Lord's visits with our champions are always a spectacle.
It cannot come a day too soon!
If talked to again
If you follow this heroic path, one day the Lord will see you.
It cannot come a day too soon!
"Zorayas's Form" (after seeing Rya's true form)
Did you see her?
The girl, Rya…with her true face.
...
Well, if she confided in you the name Zorayas,
then perhaps it is not my place to speak.
But as her adoptive mother, I ask of you.
Please, be kind to her. Look after young Zorayas.
Her true visage belies the purity of her heart.
…Honestly, I hardly deserve the sweet child.
If talked to again
Please, be kind to her. Look after young Zorayas.
Her true visage belies the purity of her heart.
"Zorayas's Troubles" (after giving Rya the Serpent's Amnion)
She said that, to you?
I should have known something was wrong. The signs were clear enough.
Well. Zorayas has placed her trust in you. All the more reason I must tell you.
That some things are better left unknown. Besides, no-one should be blamed for their heritage.
Think about it. We are resisting the ways of the Erdtree itself.
What matters one's lineage in such a crisis?
If talked to again
Zorayas has placed her trust in you. All the more reason I must tell you.
That some things are better left unknown. Besides, no-one should be blamed for their heritage.
"Zorayas's Absence"
No, I haven't seen Zorayas anywhere.
And she has no scouting duties now.
Has she gone off in search of answers?
Why won't she just listen...
If talked to again
May I ask your aid?
Not as the Manor's proprietress, but as Zorayas' mother.
If she discovers the answer to her question, and it causes distress,
have her drink this potion.
To purge that which would cause her pain.
If talked to again (after obtaining Tonic of Forgetfulness)
Yes, I know.
My wish is a grave disrespect to her.
No different than the Erdtree's imposition.
But I've no choice... It must be done.
If talked to again
My wish is a grave disrespect to her.
But I've no choice... It must be done.
After giving Rya the Tonic of Forgetfulness
Thank you, for allowing me this.
I will never be a good mother. My heart is too frail.
Our Lord must have known this all along.
My meekness is all too clear...
Sweet Zorayas, have I earned your scorn?
If Rya is killed
Really, she is dead, then...
My gratitude for your forthrightness.
If you would...allow me some time alone.
If talked to again
Please, allow me some time alone.
After defeating Juno Hoslow, Knight of Blood
I see that you've stayed the path of champions.
This is your usual reward. Please, take it.
Perhaps you are ready. Might you see our Lord?
Our Lord will no doubt welcome you. Another kindred spirit, treading the path of champions.
"See the lord"
Yes, as it should be.
Now, close your eyes for a moment.
I will transport you to the Lord's chamber.
Farewell, then.
May your visit be fruitful
"Don't see the lord"
I see... Well, I cannot make you take the leap.
But do know this.
To follow the path of valour, an audience with our Lord is essential.
In order to defy this debasement, and rise up against the Erdtree.
Like a true recusant of the Volcano Manor.
After refusing to see the lord
Won't you consider having an audience with our Lord?
Our Lord will no doubt welcome you. Another kindred spirit, treading the path of champions.
After defeating Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy
You...
It's true then. You've defeated our Lord.
No, I must thank you. Our Lord was yet weak. You have taught us that.
Defeat is not the end. Our Lord is immortal, and will one day rise again, stronger.
Until then, I must stay the path, and do my part.
If talked to again
I will leave the Volcano Manor before long.
I suggest you do the same.
Here is my thanks. For allowing our Lord to be revived, even stronger than before.
I will miss these encounters.
The champion who walks the tainted path shines all the more.
I always was an admirer.
If talked to again
This is farewell.
Perhaps we will meet again, along the path.
In Rykard's chamber
Oh, you...
Allow me some time.
Our Lord's carcass is vast, and not easily consumed.
Dear Rykard, please find purchase within me,
I wish to be your serpent; your family.
One day, let us devour the gods together.
If talked to again
Dear Rykard, please find purchase within me,
I wish to be your serpent; your family.
One day, let us devour the gods together.
"Give Dancer's Castanets"
What is it?
I have no need of that.
I must continue devouring my beloved lord...
If attacked
Ngh!
Ahh, my lord...
Rykard...
Death
Oh, Rykard…
Let me be your serpent…

Japanese Dialogue
Introduction (if invited to Volcano Manor by Rya)
褪せ人よ、火山館にようこそ
私はタニス、この館の主人だ
ラーヤから話は聞いているよ
見どころのある、人物であるとな
さて、改めて貴公の意志を聞いておこう
我が火山館の一員となり、共に戦ってはくれまいか？
押し付けられた祝福の導き、指どもの傲慢な世迷言、そんなものに従うことなく
…我らは、黄金樹に弓引くのだ
Introduction (if not invited)
ほう、貴公…
招きなく、我が火山館を訪れるなど、珍しい客もあったものだ
…だが、面白い。思えばあ奴もそうであった…
貴公、褪せ人よ、疑問に思ったことはないか？
押し付けられた祝福の導き、指どもの傲慢な世迷言に
そして疑問に思うなら、我が火山館の一員となり、共に戦う気はないか？
…黄金樹に弓引くのだ
"Join Volcano Manor" (if invited to Volcano Manor by Rya)
…まあ、よかろう
では、貴公はこれより、火山館の一員だ
廊下の奥に客室がある。どうか寛いでくれ
…これから、よろしく頼むよ
"Join Volcano Manor" (if not invited)
そうか。よい返事に感謝しよう
では、貴公はこれより、火山館の一員だ
廊下の奥に客室がある。どうか寛いでくれ
私はタニス、この館の主人だ。これからよろしく頼むよ
"Don't join" (if invited to Volcano Manor by Rya)
…そうか。残念だよ
ラーヤも悲しむだろうが、まあ、仕方のないことだ
…では、この館を出て行くがよい
共に、交わらぬ道を行くとしよう
"Don't join" (if not invited)
…そうか。残念だよ
…では、この館を出て行くがよい
共に、交わらぬ道を行くとしよう
After refusing to join
…どうした？
気が変わった、とでも言うつもりか？
…我らと共に、黄金樹に弓引くと？
"Join Volcano Manor" (after previously refusing)
…まあ、よかろう
よい返事に感謝しよう
では、貴公はこれより、火山館の一員だ
廊下の奥に客室がある。どうか寛いでくれ
If talked to again (After receiving Drawing Room Key)
…廊下の奥に客室がある
渡した鍵で開くはずだ。寛いでくれ
After picking up the Letter from Volcano Manor
…部屋の手紙、読んでくれたかな
あれは、火山館から君への依頼だ
勿論、それなりの礼もしよう。よろしく頼むよ
もし、同胞狩りに躊躇があるなら、それでよい
今すぐにこの館を出て行きたまえ
我らは、黄金樹に弓引くのだ
惰弱者に用はない。手を汚す覚悟も必要なのだ
If talked to again (after picking up Letter from Volcano Manor)
部屋の手紙は、火山館から君への依頼だ
勿論、それなりの礼もしよう。よろしく頼むよ
After defeating Old Knight Istvan
貴公、依頼をこなしてくれたのだな
嬉しいよ。これで貴公も背律者、真に火山館の一員というわけだ
約束の礼だ。受け取ってくれ
…貴公、忘れないでくれ。背律の戦いは、英雄への道だ
どれだけ汚れていようとも、いや、汚れているからこそ
それは英雄への道なのだ
After defeating Rileigh the Idle
…貴公、またやってくれたのだな
これは、いつもの礼だ。受け取ってくれ
…さて、貴公には、そろそろ伝えておくべきだろうな
火山館の真の主、我が王ライカードについて
黄金樹は褪せ人に祝福を与えた
だがそれは、導きの使命に対して、とても小さい
…故に、褪せ人は力を漁り争う。そうすることを求められる
かつてエルデンリングが砕けたとき、大ルーンの君主たちが求められたように
我が王は、それに憤った。分け与えられたものを漁りあう、そんな浅ましい生き方など、受け入れられぬと
黄金樹が、神が我らを愚弄するならば、
背律の冒涜を犯してでも、尊厳の反旗を翻す
それが我が王、ライカードの決意であり、火山館の意志なのだ
…貴公が、このまま英雄の道を行くならば、いずれ我が王に見えるだろう
戦う者たちの邂逅は、いつも美しいものだ
その時が楽しみだよ、ふふふ
If talked to again
…貴公が、このまま英雄の道を行くならば、いずれ我が王に見えるだろう
その時が楽しみだよ、ふふふ
"Zorayas's Form" (after seeing Rya's true form)
…貴公、見たのか
あの娘の、ラーヤの…、真の姿を
...
…いや、彼女が貴公に、ゾラーヤスの名を伝えたのなら
私が何を言うべきでもあるまい
だが、育ての母として、願わせてくれ
ゾラーヤスに、これからも、よくしてやって欲しい
その姿が何者であれ、あれはよい娘なのだ
…私などには、勿体ないほどにな
If talked to again
ゾラーヤスに、これからも、よくしてやって欲しい
その姿が何者であれ、あれはよい娘なのだ
"Zorayas's Troubles" (after giving Rya the Serpent's Amnion)
…あの娘がそんなことを…
最近、少しおかしいと思っていたが、やはり悩んでいたのだな…
…ゾラーヤスは、貴公に心を開いている。だからこそ、分かって欲しい
…知るべきでない真実もある。生まれなど、当人に何の責もないのだから
分かるだろう？我らは、黄金樹の律に弓引こうとしているのだ
生まれなど、くだらん話じゃあないか
If talked to again
ゾラーヤスは、貴公に心を開いている。だからこそ、分かって欲しい
…知るべきでない真実もある。生まれなど、当人に何の責もないのだから
"Zorayas's Absence"
…ああ、ゾラーヤスの姿が見えぬのだ
特に勧誘の任務もないというのに
…やはり、調べているのだろうか
どうして、分かってくれないのだ…
If talked to again
貴公、頼みがある
火山館の主人としてでなく、ゾラーヤスの母として
もし彼女が、自らの疑念に答えを見つけ、それに打ちのめされていたら
この薬を、彼女に飲ませてあげて欲しい
…辛いことは、すべて忘れてしまうように
If talked to again (after obtaining Tonic of Forgetfulness)
ああ、分かっているさ
私の願いは、ゾラーヤスの尊厳を愚弄している
黄金樹が、我らにするのと同じように
だが、だが私は…、そう願わざるを得ないのだ
If talked to again
私の願いは、ゾラーヤスの尊厳を愚弄している
だが、だが私は…、そう願わざるを得ないのだ
After giving Rya the Tonic of Forgetfulness
…貴公、感謝する。私の我儘を叶えてくれて
やはり、私は母にはなれぬよ。私の心は弱すぎる
我が王も、それを分かっていたのだろう
はは…、なんとも惰弱なことよ…
Sweet Zorayas, have I earned your scorn?
If Rya is killed
…そうか、あれは命を失くしたのか
伝えてくれて感謝する
だが…しばらく一人にしておいてくれないか…
If talked to again
…すまん、しばらく一人にしておいてくれ…
After defeating Juno Hoslow, Knight of Blood
貴公、英雄の道を行っているようだな
これは、いつもの礼だ。受け取ってくれ
…もう、よい頃合いだろう。どうだ、我が王に見えてみないか？
我が王は、きっと貴公を歓迎するだろう。共に歩む英雄、新たなる家族として
"See the lord"
…うむ、分かった
では、少し目を閉じていてくれ
我が王の御前に、貴公を案内しよう
…貴公、さらばだ
どうかよき邂逅を
"Don't see the lord"
そうか…まあ、無理にとは言うまい
だが、覚えておいてくれ
英雄の道を行かんとするなら、貴公は我が王に見えるべきだ
愚弄に反旗を翻し、黄金樹に弓引くために
それこそが、火山館の悲願なのだと
After refusing to see the lord
…貴公、やはり、我が王に見えてみないか？
我が王は、きっと貴公を歓迎するだろう。共に歩む英雄、新たなる家族として
After defeating Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy
…貴公…
…そうか、我が王が敗れたのか
いや、貴公には感謝しよう。我が王はまだ弱かった、それが分かったのだから
…敗北は終わりではない。我が王は不死、いつか、より強く蘇る
そのために私も、為すべきことを為すとしよう
If talked to again
私はもうすぐ、火山館を離れる
貴公も、そうするといい
これは、私の礼だ。我が王がより強く蘇る、その道を示してくれた貴公に
…けれど、少し寂しいものだな
汚れた道を行く英雄は、いつも美しい
私は貴公に、惹かれていたよ
If talked to again
…貴公、さらばだ
またいつか、道を共にしよう
In Rykard's chamber
ああ、貴公か…
まだ、待っていてくれ
我が王の身体は大きく、中々に食べきれぬ
ライカードよ、どうか、私の内に宿ってください
私は貴方の蛇、そして貴方の家族になりたい
そして今度こそ、共に神を喰らいましょうぞ…
If talked to again
ライカードよ、どうか、私の内に宿ってください
私は貴方の蛇、そして貴方の家族になりたい
そして今度こそ、共に神を喰らいましょうぞ…
"Give Dancer's Castanets"
…なんだ、それは？
…私には、もう要らぬものだ
我が王を、食べなければ…
If attacked
くっ！
…ああ、我が王…
ライカード…
Death
…ああ、ライカード…
私は、貴方の蛇に…