Talk:Bonfire Ascetic/@comment-24480699-20141005155531/@comment-4511886-20141005161840

In theory, yes. However, most merchants that level up based on NG cycle are outside of bonfire range. No bonfire resets the "lobby" area of Drangleic Castle. (Note that Blacksmith Ornifex is "upgraded" by defeating Nashandra, which is separate from NG cycles.)