Heide's Tower of Flame

Having previously been scared off by the messages on the ground and the ominous-looking giant knight on the path down I decided to revisit the other exit from Majula. There was certainly no need to fret over the knight, he and his many compatriots are slow as hell and go down in a single flurry of blows. Slightly more problematic in groups but after finding the bonfire I eased past to find the Cathedral of Blue. Decided to come back to that and explore the other way as I'd pulled a few levers that seemed to activate something in that direction.

Through a fog gate to another surprisingly early boss fight - Dragonrider. It's not often you beat a boss on the first attempt but this guy is a doddle. He leaves his back wide open and his attacks are easily dodged. Defeated him and went upstairs to find a holy type selling miracles and a bonfire.

Off again through the tower which wasn't particularly noteworthy, some more slow knights and a Knight Set of armour which has decent poise but nothing great. Found an Old Knight Halberd which again has a 20 DEX requirement and scales with DEX! Where my STR weapon!?! Anyway found yet another bonfire (and the NPC I'd met in The Old Bastille) and a route into No-Man's Wharf.