Vengarl of Forossa

Vengarl of Forossa is a character and merchant in Dark Souls II. He is voiced by Jason Pitt, who also voiced the Bell Keeper of Alken, Satsuki in Demon's Souls and Valtr, Master of the League in Bloodborne.

Description

Unlike all other characters in Dark Souls II, Vengarl of Forossa is composed of two parts: his disembodied head and his rampaging body. At one point, he was a brutal and bloodthirsty warrior, but his time alone has made him pensive and kind. As he was decapitated in battle, he still wears his ornate helmet, styled in the fashion of a wolf.

After defeating his body, he can be summoned as a whole against the Ancient Dragon,Throne Watcher and Defender, and Nashandra. In battle, his headless body wields the Red Rust Scimitar and the Red Rust Sword but his Summoning wields the Red Rust Scimitar and his Red Rust Shield.

Lore

Long ago, Vengarl was a great warrior. Born in Forossa, he eventually became a soldier in the army fighting for the prince of Forossa. He cites the fall of Forossa as happening during his lifetime, being born before its collapse and a kingdom which he was tasked to defend.

When Forossa fell, Vengarl fled and became a mercenary. As time went on, his reputation as a vicious warrior grew. Even amongst his warrior troupe, which was noted as being especially brutal, he was avoided. During one battle, he was decapitated; instead of dying, however, he awoke after the battle was over. Ever since then, the silence of the woods has given him much time to think, and he spends all of his time doing such.

Plot

Upon entering the Shaded Woods, the player will happen upon a shrouded portion of the forest. In one of the corners of these woods, Vengarl's head can be found resting on a pile of rubble. At first, he will reject the player, stating that he doesn't want any business with the tribulations of war, battle or adventure. After further prompting, Vengarl will eventually offer mercantile services to the player.

If the player extends his dialogue, they learn that he was born in Forossa but he had to leave when the kingdom fell. He became a sellsword, but is ashamed of thinking only of war. Vengarl says that he sometimes dreams of his body and warns the player to avoid it at all costs. He will then thank the player for listening to his ramblings and award them with his helmet.

After defeating his headless body and returning to Vengarl, he will thank the player and make his weapons and shield available for purchase. He will also become an available summon for the Ancient Dragon, Throne Watcher and Defender, Nashandra, and Lud and Zallen boss battles.

Body of Vengarl

Vengarl's body can be found in one of two different locations depending on the version of the game. In the original game, it will be waiting by the Primal Bonfire after defeating The Duke's Dear Freja. But in Scholar of the First Sin, it has been moved into the Shaded Ruins, in a room just past Manscorpion Tark's sand pit. At least one Fragrant Branch of Yore is needed to access it, regardless of direction of approach.

The body will wield Vengarl's scimitar and sword, and can deal tremendous damage with its combos. However, it is also slow to turn, allowing players to easily get around to backstab it. Upon defeat, the body will drop Vengarl's Set excluding the head piece, which is given to the player by Vengarl's head.

Character information

Health and souls

Part	Health		Souls
	NG	NG+	NG	NG+
Head of Vengarl	1,340	???	8,000	???
Body of Vengarl	1,375	2,300	8,000	16,000

Wares

• Items
• Miracles
• Weapons
• Ammunition
• Rings

Items	Gold Pine Resin	Lightning Urn
Souls	1,500	400

Miracles	Magic Barrier
Souls	2,700

Weapons	Claymore	Greatsword	Red Rust Scimitar
Souls	4,300	4,700	7,500
Weapons	Red Rust Shield	Red Rust Sword
Souls	4,500	7,000

* Red Rust weapons available for sale after defeating the Body of Vengarl

Ammunition	Destructive Greatarrow
Souls	180

Rings	Ring of Soul Protection
Souls	8,000

Drops

Item	Vengarl's Helm	Vengarl's Armor	Vengarl's Gloves	Vengarl's Boots
Drop Rate	Guaranteed*	Guaranteed**	Guaranteed**	Guaranteed**

*When head is killed in the Shaded Woods.
**When body is killed after the Duke's Dear Freja, or in the Shaded Ruins (in Scholar of the First Sin).

Gallery

Vengarl's body

Render of Vengarl's body

Artwork of Vengarl in his full form

Artwork of the body of Vengarl