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Murkwater Cave
Murkwater Cave is home to a group of deserters who have turned to banditry, and their leader is Patches, a familiar face for anyone who has played FromSoftware’s earlier games. The cave is small, but tripwires near the main cavern ring a bell and wake everyone up, so walk carefully.
Patches himself fights you as a boss. When he is low on health, he gives up and begs for his life. Sparing him keeps him around as a merchant later. Killing him gives you his gear, a Spear +7 and his Bell Bearing.
Sites of Grace
Murkwater Cave (just inside)
Notable loot
Golden Rune [1] (if you spare Patches)
Spear +7, Leather Set and Patches’ Bell Bearing (if you kill him)
Cloth Garb
Cloth Trousers
Spear +7, Leather Set and Patches’ Bell Bearing (if you kill him)
Cloth Garb
Cloth Trousers
How to get there
Follow the river north through the ravine from Murkwater Coast. The cave is at the end of the gorge.
Lore
Patches always has another trick up his sleeve. Whatever you decide here, you have not seen the last of him.
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