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War Counselor Iji
NPC & CompanionELDEN RING
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War Counselor Iji is an NPC who acts as a blacksmith, merchant, and advisor in Ranni the Witch's questline. Players look for him to purchase upgrade materials such as Somber Smithing Stones, upgrade weapons, and acquire the Carian Filigreed Crest talisman.
- Type
- NPC & Companion
- Where to find them
- Northwestern region of Liurnia of the Lakes, just north of Kingsrealm Ruins along the approach to Caria Manor
- When pledging service to Ranni: As a spectral projection inside Ranni's Rise within the Three Sisters area
- Shops
- War Counselor Iji: Somber Smithing Stone [1] (unlimited, 2,000 Runes), Somber Smithing Stone [2] (unlimited, 3,000 Runes), Somber Smithing Stone [3] (stock of 3, 4,000 Runes), Som
- Services
- blacksmith
- What's there
- Kingsrealm Ruins: A landmark located just south of War Counselor Iji's physical station
- Caria Manor: A fortified estate lying immediately up the road to the north of Iji's station
- Ranni's Rise: A location within the Three Sisters area where Iji appears as a spectral projection, and where Blaidd is later defeated
- Forlorn Hound Evergaol: The location where Iji traps Blaidd to protect Ranni from Blaidd's destined madness
- Collectibles
- Carian Filigreed Crest: Purchased from War Counselor Iji's shop after mentioning Blaidd
- •Mentioning Blaidd to Iji unlocks the Carian Filigreed Crest in his shop inventory.
- •Speaking to Iji after Blaidd is defeated at Ranni's Rise triggers his final dialogue regarding Blaidd's loyalty.
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