Elden Ring boasts a rich tapestry of NPC questlines, significantly enriching the game's lore and even unlocking otherwise inaccessible areas. FromSoftware's characteristically cryptic storytelling, however, makes initiating these quests challenging without clear markers. This guide provides a concise overview of nearly 30 intertwined NPC quests, each linked to a detailed walkthrough.

Key NPCs & Quest Summaries:

1. White Mask Varre: An early encounter leading to Mohgwyn Palace, a crucial endgame area and gateway to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Full Walkthrough

2. Ranni the Witch: A lengthy questline, initially presented as Renna, involving an Empyrean's ascension and a journey across the stars, exploring several hidden areas including the Lake of Rot. Full Walkthrough

3. Roderika: Found near Stormveil Castle, she gifts the Spirit Jellyfish summon and eventually becomes a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold. Spirit Ash Upgrade Guide

4. Boc the Seamster: A friendly Demi-human requiring the retrieval of his sewing tools, culminating in a difficult choice with unclear consequences. Full Walkthrough

5. Patches: A recurring FromSoftware character, encountered in Limgrave and several subsequent locations, known for his deceptive nature. Full Walkthrough

6. Sorceress Sellen & Jerren: Sellen's quest begins in Limgrave, involving the Primeval Sorcerers and a final choice between Sellen and Witch-Hunter Jerren. Full Walkthrough

7. Blaidd: Met in the Mistwood or later, his quest intersects with Ranni's. Full Walkthrough

8. Kenneth Haight: An aristocrat whose fort needs liberating, connecting to Nepheli Loux's quest. Location Guide

9. Iron Fist Alexander: An iconic character encountered in several locations, culminating in a final encounter in Farum Azula. Full Walkthrough

10. Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri: Yura's quest involves a tragic encounter with Shabriri, a follower of the Three Fingers. Full Walkthrough

11. Warmaster Bernahl: Encountered in multiple locations, initially friendly, later becoming an adversary. Full Walkthrough

12. Brother Corhyn & Goldmask: A shared questline involving the Golden Order, culminating in a Mending Rune. Full Walkthrough

13. Diallos: A Roundtable Hold character whose quest reveals his identity and place in House Hoslow. Full Walkthrough

14. D, Hunter of the Dead: Found in Limgrave or Roundtable Hold, his quest intertwines with Fia's, impacting her fate. Full Walkthrough

15. Fia, Deathbed Companion: Her quest explores Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, rewarding a Mending Rune. Full Walkthrough

16. Edgar & Irina: A father-daughter quest involving Castle Morne and the Revenger's Shack. Full Walkthrough

17. Sorcerer Rogier: His quest explores Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, resulting in a poignant ending. Full Walkthrough

18. Nepheli Loux: A warrior whose quest reveals her lineage after being abandoned by Sir Gideon Ofnir. Full Walkthrough

19. Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman: His quest involves Deathroot, rewarding gear and Incantations. Deathroot Locations Guide

20. Finger Maiden Hyetta: Her quest explores the Frenzied Flame, leading to a specific ending. Full Walkthrough

(Note: Replace link_to_varre_guide, link_to_ranni_guide, etc. with actual links to the respective walkthroughs.) The remaining NPCs (Thops, Rya, Blackguard Big Boggart, Jar Bairn, Preceptor Seluvis, Latenna, The Dung Eater, Gowry & Millicent, Tanith & The Volcano Manor) would follow a similar format with image and brief description with a link to a full walkthrough.