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Kenneth Haight is one of the many NPCs you'll encounter that has an optional side quest in Elden Ring. For this part of our Elden Ring guide, you'll find details of where to find this NPC, how to begin his questline, and the outcomes of whatever choices to make along the way to completing this quest.
Where to Find Kenneth Haight
Head northeast from the Mistwood Outskirts, until you see a large crumbling ruin that creates a partial bridge. As you approach, you will be able to hear someone ask if you'd like to help the great Kenneth Haight. Make your way to the top (being sure not to let any enemies follow you up, which could result in Kenneth Haight's death and a premature end to his questline. However, it's worth noting that he drops a Golden Seed upon death).
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Upon speaking to him, he will ask you to take back his ancestral fort, Fort Haight. To progress his quest, you must agree to pledge your service to him (this will not lock you out of any other NPC questlines or have any impact on storylines). Pledge to serve him and then head southeast to the tip of the eastern Limgrave region to find Fort Haight.
NOTE: At the top of this fort, you will find one half of the Dectus Medallion, which is required to operate the Grand Lift of Dectus in Liurnia. Note that you will be able to retrieve this item even if you do not activate Kenneth Haight's quest.
Upon clearing the enemies from the Fort, reload the area to find Kenneth Haight standing near the top of the Fort. He will rescind his offer to make you a knight, and then mention that he must find a new Lord to replace Godrick the Grafted. Upon reloading the area yet again, he will have moved to his final location in Stormveil Castle.
At Stormveil Castle
For Kenneth Haight to appear in his final location, the following conditions must be met:
Upon the completion of the above criteria, Kenneth Haight and Nephali Loux may both be found in the throne room in Stormveil Castle (just beyond the Godrick, the Grafted Site of Grace).
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Speaking to Kenneth Haight will reveal he's he's chosen a new ruler - Lady Nepheli. Speaking to Nepheli will prompt her to thank you for your help; keep talking to her to receive an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone. She says that if you become Elden Lord, she will lighten the burden.
Kenneth Haight and Nepheli Loux moving to the throne room at Stormveil Castle will also allow you to interact with Gatekeeper Gostoc and access his shop, where you may purchase an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone for 20,000 Runes.
