Frampt

Lore & Background

Frampt is one of the two primordial serpents encountered in Dark Souls. After the player character rings the Bells of Awakening, Frampt emerges from the Firelink Shrine and directs them to travel to Anor Londo to obtain the Lordvessel. There, Gwynevere instructs them to succeed Gwyn by collecting the Lord Souls needed to rekindle the First Flame. Frampt's guidance supports the continuation of the Age of Fire. The player character may also encounter Darkstalker Kaathe, who urges them to let the flame die out and bring about the Age of Dark. After collecting the Lord Souls, the player character enters the Kiln of the First Flame and defeats Gwyn. They then either link the flame, preserving the Age of Fire, or leave it to fade, beginning the Age of Dark.

In Their Own Story

After ringing the Bells of Awakening, the player character returns to Firelink Shrine to find Kingseeker Frampt, a massive serpent, emerging from the ground. Frampt instructs the player character to travel to Anor Londo and obtain the Lordvessel. In Anor Londo, Gwynevere tells the player character to collect the Lord Souls to succeed Gwyn and rekindle the First Flame. The player character may also encounter Darkstalker Kaathe, who offers a different path: let the flame die and usher in the Age of Dark. Ultimately, the player character collects the Lord Souls, enters the Kiln of the First Flame, defeats Gwyn, and chooses whether to link the flame or let it fade.

Reader's Guide

Kingseeker Frampt appears at Firelink Shrine after the player rings both Bells of Awakening. He provides guidance on the main quest: reach Anor Londo and obtain the Lordvessel. After obtaining the Lordvessel, Frampt can be used to offer certain items for souls. He also explains the need to collect the Lord Souls from the four great lords to open the path to the Kiln of the First Flame. If the player instead follows Darkstalker Kaathe's path, Frampt will leave Firelink Shrine. The final choice—linking the flame or letting it fade—determines the ending.

Did You Know?

• Frampt appears at Firelink Shrine after the player rings both Bells of Awakening.
• Frampt instructs the player to reach Anor Londo and obtain the Lordvessel.
• The player may also encounter Darkstalker Kaathe, who urges the player to let the flame die out.
• Frampt can be used to offer items for souls after the Lordvessel is obtained.
• If the player follows Kaathe's path, Frampt leaves Firelink Shrine.