Elden Ring boasts a rich tapestry of NPC questlines, significantly enriching the game's lore and even unlocking otherwise inaccessible areas. However, FromSoftware's cryptic storytelling and lack of quest markers can make navigating these quests challenging. This guide provides a concise overview of nearly 30 intertwined NPC quests, with links to detailed walkthroughs for each.

Key Elden Ring NPC Questlines:

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

2. Ranni the Witch: One of the longest and most impactful questlines, following Ranni's journey to godhood and a thousand-year voyage across the stars. This involves exploration of several secret areas, including the Lake of Rot. Complete Walkthrough

3. Roderika: Found near Stormveil Castle, Roderika offers the Spirit Jellyfish summon and eventually becomes a Spirit Tuner in the Roundtable Hold. Complete Walkthrough

4. Boc the Seamster: A Demi-human quest involving retrieving sewing implements and a difficult moral choice. Complete Walkthrough

5. Patches: A recurring FromSoftware character, Patches appears in multiple locations, testing the player's cunning. Complete Walkthrough

6. Sorceress Sellen & Jerren: A quest starting in Limgrave and continuing through late-game areas, culminating in a choice between Sellen and Witch-Hunter Jerren. Complete Walkthrough

7. Blaidd: A Half-Wolf whose quest intersects with Ranni's. Complete Walkthrough

8. Kenneth Haight: Liberating his fort leads to connections with Nepheli Loux's quest. Complete Walkthrough

9. Iron Fist Alexander: A memorable character encountered in several locations, ultimately found in Farum Azula. Complete Walkthrough

10. Bloody Finger Hunter Yura & Shabriri: Yura's quest tragically ends at the hands of Shabriri. Complete Walkthrough

11. Warmaster Bernahl: A questline that transforms from friendly interaction to a final confrontation. Complete Walkthrough

12. Brother Corhyn & Goldmask: A quest involving the Golden Order, culminating in a Mending Rune. Complete Walkthrough

13. Diallos: A quest revealing Diallos's true identity and place in House Hoslow. Complete Walkthrough

14. D, Hunter of the Dead: A quest intertwined with Fia's, impacting her ultimate fate. Complete Walkthrough

15. Fia, Deathbed Companion: A quest exploring Those Who Live In Death and Godwyn's fate, rewarding a Mending Rune. Complete Walkthrough

16. Edgar & Irina: A quest involving Castle Morne and its defenders. Complete Walkthrough

17. Sorcerer Rogier: A quest exploring Deathroot and Godwyn's murder, resulting in a poignant death and valuable rewards. Complete Walkthrough

18. Nepheli Loux: A quest focusing on Nepheli's lineage and her connection to Sir Gideon Ofnir. Complete Walkthrough

19. Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman: A quest involving Deathroot, rewarding gear and Incantations. Complete Walkthrough

20. Finger Maiden Hyetta: A quest delving into the Frenzied Flame, leading to a specific ending. Complete Walkthrough

(Note: Replace LINK_TO_WALKTHROUGH with actual links to walkthroughs for each quest.) The remaining quests (Thops, Rya, Blackguard Big Boggart, Jar Bairn, Preceptor Seluvis, Latenna, The Dung Eater, Gowry & Millicent, Tanith & The Volcano Manor) can be similarly detailed in a continuation of this guide. Remember to explore thoroughly and interact with every character you encounter!