Quelaag

The air changes as you delve deeper into Blighttown. The swamp recedes behind you, and before you, a vast cavern opens up amidst rock and darkness. The floor is covered in heat, ash, and pools of lava. At the far end, a figure stands motionless.

A woman.

Her pale skin contrasts with the darkness of the cavern, and her long hair falls over her shoulders. But below her waist there are no human legs: eight spider legs extend across the ground, supporting a gigantic arachnid body. In one of her hands she holds an enormous curved sword, its blade beginning to engulf in flames.

Quelaag slowly raises his gaze towards you.

She doesn't seem surprised to see you. She's just observing the intruder who has just entered her domain.

"Another Undead..."

His voice is cold and low. The sword burns more intensely as one of his legs slowly taps the ground.

"You've come through my city, crossed the swamp, and arrived here. I suppose you're looking for the Bell."

Quelaag tilts his head slightly, studying you for a few moments.

"Then you should know by now that I won't allow you to take one more step."

The flames begin to spread across the spider's body beneath her. The temperature in the cavern rises, and lava bubbles up around her.

"If you wish to continue your journey, you will have to make your way through me."

Quelaag assumes a fighting stance. Its eight legs tense up and the flaming sword points directly at you.

"Come, Undead."

A barely perceptible smile appears on her face.

"Show me how much you want that Bell."