Aldia, Scholar of the First Sin

The brother of King Vendrick who questions the cycle of light and dark.

Aldia, Scholar of the First Sin, appears in Dark Souls II as a character added through the version 1.10 update and the Scholar of the First Sin edition. He is the brother of King Vendrick and a scholar who questioned the cycle of light and dark. In versions that include the Scholar of the First Sin update, Aldia appears throughout the game and questions the cycle of light and dark. If the player has defeated Vendrick and encountered Aldia throughout the game, Aldia appears after Nashandra as an additional final boss. After defeating him, the player may either take the Throne of Want or leave it, rejecting the choice between light and dark.

Quick Facts

First appears: Dark Souls II (Scholar of the First Sin update)

Lore & Background

Aldia is the brother of King Vendrick, ruler of Drangleic. Unlike his brother, Aldia devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, seeking to understand the nature of the curse and the cycle of fire and dark. His research led him to become the Scholar of the First Sin, a title that reflects his investigation into the fundamental truths of the world. Aldia appears throughout the game in versions that include the Scholar of the First Sin update, offering cryptic commentary on the player's journey and the nature of the curse. He questions the cycle of light and dark, suggesting that the choice between linking the fire and allowing it to fade may be a false dichotomy.

Did You Know?

Aldia was added to Dark Souls II through the version 1.10 update, released on February 5, 2015.
The Scholar of the First Sin edition was announced on November 25, 2014, and released in April 2015.