There are many different locations that players can visit in Elden Ring. From giant castles to cities bathed in gold, there is definitely a variety of locals to visit in the Lands Between. The issue is that most of these areas are swarming with enemies that will stop at nothing to kill you. Sometimes you need just a nice and friendly NPC that can give you a reprieve, and no location is more fitting of this in Elden Ring than the Church of Vows. Not only is this location necessary for fixing certain mistakes that a player might make, but it is also home to the fan-favorite Turle Pope character that can provide a calm voice in this dying world. This guide will show players where to find the Church of Vows in Elden Ring.
Where To Find The Church Of Vows In Elden Ring
The Church of Vows is located in the eastern part of Liurnia of the Lakes. There are two ways to reach this area, one is by foot, and the other is via a teleporter found within the Academy of Raya Lucaria. The way that you get to the church on foot (or horseback) is to go to the east of the landmark called the Academy Gate Town. Looking at the map below, you will notice a small collection of trees with a path that leads out of the water and back onto land. From this path, head to the north until the path forks. One path takes you down the hill towards an iron golem while the other goes up the hill. At the top of this hill overlooking the Lake, you will find the Church of Vows. The other way to get to the Church is found in Raya Lucaria. Make your way through the level beyond the Red Wolf of Radagon boss fight. Just before the elevator that leads up to the Rennala boss fight, you can find a teleporter that will take you right to the Church of Vows.
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Within the Church of Vows, you will find the NPC Miriel, Pastor of Vows. This friendly turtle with a Pope hat can provide you with some story tidbits relating to the characters of Rennala, Radagon, and Marika and the relationships between them. This friendly turtle can also teach you incantations if you bring them prayerbooks, and they will do so in a much less condescending tone than Brother Corhyn of the Roundtable Hold. You can also bring Celestial Dew to the church to absolve yourself, meaning that you can get NPC to return to a normal state if you happen to aggro them. This can even bring some NPCs back to life, though certain exceptions cannot be brought back no matter what.
Elden Ring is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.