Talk to Yoel

You Remembered the old Pilgrim Yoel, he mentioned being able to benefit You perhaps it was time to take him up on that offer, before going to look for the old man you Upgrade your Katana with Andre using some of the Titanite you had found on your journey also stopping at the Shrine Maiden to purchase some supplies; Strange? she seemed slightly less Old? never mind it was time to talk to Yoel.

After a fair search you find him in one of the corners of the Shrine, he stands quite patiently leaning on his large walking stick, his strange garb obscuring his face but you could tell he was giving you a friendly smile.

as you walk up he bows his head respectfully "Oh, our Champion of Ash, welcome home. This pilgrim, with a debt in ****, hardly deserves to behold this divine flame..." how very polite, it was refreshing considering everything else was either Gloomy or trying to kill you "..And I never would have, had you not taken me into your service. I thank you dearly for this... And assure you of my leal service" you felt a smile crack on your face as he seemed to be a promising ally "very well then Friend, what kind of service can your provide you benefit me?" you say relaxing against the wall next to you "...As I have said, I was once a sorcerer. Alas, the magic of Londor is a far cry from the wonders of Vinheim. But I can teach you what I know"
"Magic? very well that sounds useful but surely there is more you could give, i did save you from that decrepit bridge after all" Yoel sifts in a strange way "yes I yet may be able to assist you..." oh really? "...I believe that I can help tease out your true strength. We pilgrims of Londor are keenly aware. That those branded by the Darksign possess something quite special..." tease out my Strength? "and what payment shall I give For your services?" Yoel Chuckles slightly "oh no, good Champion you taking me into your service is Payment enough. Now shall we Begin?" he will strengthen you for nothing? perhaps there will be a catch but for now it seemed like a very fair deal.

"...Very well Pilgrim Yoel, I agree" he nodded slightly seeming happy with your choice "Then, shall we begin?" putting his hand out and you like with the keeper put your above it, makes a similar light glow from the space between them, "Bearer of the Darksign, let your true strength shine..." suddenly a powerful flow of power enters you, your souls remain with you as you appoint your power to the abilities you choose.

this was very much different to the feeling the fire keeper provided while channelling you souls, it wasn't draining your soul power but it took from something that resonated deep within.

you and Yoel had been doing this for many hours now, the power from which you drew began to run thin, you had gained more power than ever your body full of power, you felt it run out as the light dispersed and you fell to the ground overwhelmed, heavy breaths leaving your mouth. Yoel lent down helping you up as he also seemed slightly winded, yet he seemed happy "Ahh, you have attained ample strength. All will soon be clear, my good Lord..." Lord? okay well you certainly felt like one, your body now felt light as a feather, you arms now muscled and thick, "Thank you Yoel, I feel... Strong" you asked no more simply waving goodbye, Yoel said a farewell as you walked away "Be safe, our Lord..."

you felt fantastic time to head out!