Sweet Shalquoir is a sentient cat that is able to speak the human tongue, similar to Alvina from Dark Souls. However, while Alvina's appearance was based on that of the Cheshire Cat, Shalquoir is based on a common domestic cat.
Shalquoir also seems to be fond of the player's scent, and she will comment on it every time she is visited. At a certain point in the story, when the player has accumulated a high number of souls, Shalquoir will claim that the player has a scent similar to Vendrick.
Plot[]
Found in a house in Majula, Sweet Shalquoir is a talking cat who acts similar to Oswald of Carim of Dark Souls in the way that she manages the player's covenants. Whilst talking to her, the player can view their current covenant rank and other covenant managing options.
After opening the Shrine of Winter, she will offer an unlimited stock of items instead of the initial ten of each.
Lore[]
Shalquoir is ancient, possibly predating the Age of Fire. Though most of her allusions are vague, she has several insights into the role of fate and history, with her comments possibly relating to Seath the Scaleless and even making references to the Lost Sinner, The Rotten, and the Ancient Dragon.
* Infinite after Shrine of Winter ** Available after killing Royal Rat Authority and Royal Rat Vanguard
Dialogue[]
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When first met
Oh…Undead, are we? And one without much time remaining. Just about ready to fall apart, I'd say. Not exactly the time to be chatting with a cat! Well, suit yourself. Oh, yes, you may call me Shalquoir. Enchanté. So, what did you want, anyway? Ooh, you smell wonderful. Hee hee hee…
When talking to her to open the interaction menu before opening the Shrine of Winter
Oh…Who were you again? Hoh hoh…Oh, I'm not serious. You do have a rather pleasant scent. The type I'm quite fond of. Hee hee hee…
When talking to her with a Token of Spite in the inventory
Hoh hoh! What's happened to you? You have that glint in your eyes. And the scent…Of one with quite the catalogue of sins… Oh, don't feel bad. I'm sure your mother's still proud…Hee hee!
When talking in the interaction menu before opening the Shrine of Winter
This place is already dead. Everything will crumble and waste away, so that something new may be born. Isn't it wonderful? Hee hee hee…
When talking in the interaction menu before opening the Shrine of Winter
This place is fascinating. We receive only the most peculiar visitors. Folk like yourself. It's enough to keep even a cat amused!
When talking in the interaction menu before opening the Shrine of Winter
Are you going to see the Old Ones? Those four who have grown so incredibly ancient. They must have sprouted quite a thick coat of moss by now. For heaven's sake, no-one even knows their names anymore! Imagine that! Hee hee hee hee! Yes…Nothing like yourself. For you…have a most pleasant scent, that grows nicer with each passing day.
When talking in the interaction menu before opening the Shrine of Winter
Have you made friends with the man by the sea? He's lost everything, absolutely everything. Hee hee… The only thing he's good for now… Is a few tidbits on covenants. Covenants are a type of, well, contract, you might say. You give something, to gain something. That's the way humans like it, right? It might be just the thing you need. But what does a cat know? Hee hee hee…
When talking in the interaction menu before opening the Shrine of Winter
Did you see that oddly-formed rock behind here? Long ago, they called it Victor's Stone, as I recall. If you wish to face greater challenges, speak to the rock. Although you'd just as well not. Hee hee hee…
When talking to her to open the interaction menu after opening the Shrine of Winter
Well, you've grown quite a bit, haven't you? Your scent is lovelier than it's ever been. Hee hee hee… Why not trot along to the castle? And meet the King. Long ago, He smelled just like you. Not so much anymore, though. He's quite rancid by now. But we cats love that. It's an acquired taste!
When talking in the interaction menu after opening the Shrine of Winter
Once, people tried to round up the Undead and hide them away from the world. They thought that imprisoning the Undead would solve the problem. They created a towering bastille to contain them, but in the end, it did no good. The Lost Sinner lives deep within the bastille. The fool. Trying to light the First Flame…
When talking in the interaction menu after opening the Shrine of Winter
Why do people try so hard to be beautiful? We cats are born beautiful, of course. Hee hee… The human ego…How many ugly iron castles has it erected? And they don't even see the folly of their ways. But that's what makes watching humankind so delightful. It reminds me of someone who lived long ago. A vainglorious liar who ended up hurling himself into the flames. Now he's Ichorous Earth, if I'm not mistaken.
When talking in the interaction menu after opening the Shrine of Winter
You've seen that gaping hole here? Well, there's nasty little vermin down there. Although who you seek is even further below. And has been down there for a very, very long time. He's plumb Rotten by now, I'm sure! Hee hee hee…
When talking in the interaction menu after opening the Shrine of Winter
Men develop the most peculiar fascinations. Sometimes their fascinations seem to take control. Till there's very little man left. Hee hee hee… Oh, it's like that awful traitor long ago. He coveted what he did not have, and it drove him mad. What a curious conundrum. Hee hee hee… The Writhing Ruin keeps searching as we speak. Searching for its heart's desire.
When talking to her to open the interaction menu after meeting Queen Nashandra in Drangleic Castle
Oh, it's you. What're you doing here? Have you lost your way? Hee hee hee… I believe you're in search of the King. Well, he's keeping company with the dead.
When talking to her to open the interaction menu after obtaining the King's Ring
You'll find a great creature far to the east. A colossal thing, with the strength to match its size. Or something playing the part at least. Open the door, and venture inside, and you'll soon smell even lovelier.
When talking to her to open the interaction menu after obtaining the Ashen Mist Heart
Trespassing into their dreams? Of the ones who crossed the sea, lavishing ruin upon the land? How they savour their visions… Of glorious deeds in battle. Hee hee hee hee hee…
When talking to her to open the interaction menu after obtaining the Giant's Kinship
It seems that we must now part. Why now? I don't see how it should matter. Just because, because I'm a cat. Hee hee… Honourable Sovereign, take your throne. And do great things, if it please.
When attacked
Oh what now? Hmph!
Ooh, keep trying.
Oh, spare me, please.
Notes[]
Sweet Shalquoir is similar to the Monumental from Demon's Souls, they both are immortal beings with immense knowledge, they cannot be killed and they mock the players for trying to do so.
Sweet Shalquoir is surprisingly the only NPC in Majula that cannot be killed. Attempts to kill her will only get a sarcastic reply from the cat. No negative effects come from attempting to kill her, she will still talk to you and sell you things. An unused dialogue quote found in the game's files, states it was possible to kill Shalquoir.
If she is scratching the wall, it is possible to speak to her through it on the other side, inside of the tent.
