In “Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree,” players have the opportunity to delve into multiple new NPC questlines that enrich the game’s lore and provide distinct gameplay experiences. Here’s a detailed guide on how to access and complete these quests for each character:

1. Needle Knight Leda
– Starting Location: Mohgwyn Palace (pre-DLC entrance)
– Questline Steps:
1. Initiate the DLC and locate Needle Knight Leda at Mohgwyn Palace.
2. Progress through the main story until you encounter her again near Miquella’s cocoon.
3. Follow her guidance and engage with her group to continue advancing her questline.

2. Redmane Freyja
– Starting Location: Three-Path Cross Site of Grace in Gravesite Plain
– Questline Steps:
1. Initiate dialogue with Redmane Freyja at the Three-Path Cross.
2. Continue conversing with her until all dialogue options have been exhausted.
3. She may be summoned for critical combat scenarios, including the Divine Beast fight.

3. Hornsent
– Starting Location: Three-Path Cross Site of Grace in Gravesite Plain
– Questline Steps:
1. Acquire maps from Hornsent that lead to the nearby crosses.
2. Follow the directions on these maps to further his questline.
3. Seek out Hornsent Grandam in Belurat, Tower Settlement for additional rewards and narrative progression.

4. Dryleaf Dane
– Starting Location: Moorth Ruins, north of Highroad Cross
– Questline Steps:
1. Meet Dryleaf Dane at Moorth Ruins.
2. Perform the “May the Best Win” gesture to initiate a duel.
3. Defeat Dryleaf Dane to complete this interaction.

5. Fire Knight Queelign
– Starting Location: Belurat, Tower Settlement (courtyard near the Small Private Altar Site of Grace)
– Questline Steps:
1. Prepare for battle and defeat Fire Knight Queelign during his invasion.
2. Progress his quest by choosing whether to give him the Iris of Grace or the Iris of Occultation, each offering unique rewards.

6. Ansbach and Moore
– Starting Location: Main Gate Cross outside Belurat
– Questline Steps:
1. Engage with Ansbach and Moore at their designated location.
2. Provide Ansbach with a Secret Rite Scroll to assist him.
3. Navigate dialogue choices that will impact both characters’ questlines.

7. Dragon Communion Priestess
– Starting Location: Foot of the Jagged Peak
– Questline Steps:
1. Locate the Priestess near the Grand Altar.
2. Participate in a communion with drakes to receive rewards.
3. Discuss topics concerning Bayle the Dread to deepen the story.

8. Count Ymir and Swordhand of Night Jolan
– Starting Location: Cathedral of Manus Metyr
– Questline Steps for Ymir:
1. Discover Count Ymir leaning against a wall in the Cathedral.
2. Follow his questline, which may lead to various hidden locations.
– Questline Steps for Jolan:
1. After speaking with Ymir, proceed to meet Jolan.
2. Complete her brief questline, which might involve a climactic confrontation based on player choices.

9. St. Trina
– Starting Location: Stone Coffin Fissure (accessible post-“A Great Rune Has Broken” message)
– Questline Steps:
1. Reach the Stone Coffin Fissure by descending a crater.
2. Meet St. Trina and delve into her intricate storyline.
3. Finish Thiollier’s related questline for additional depth to the narrative.

Conclusion
The new NPC questlines in “Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree” not only broaden the game’s storyline but also give players the chance to earn unique rewards and experiences. It’s essential to explore every corner of the game to ensure you don’t miss these intriguing character interactions and their multifaceted quests. Enjoy the rich lore and the challenges ahead!