Mystery of Identity
Melina appears only to those who need guidance, offering to turn runes into strength and to burn the Erdtree when the time comes.
Possible Origins
Hints tie her to the Gloam-Eyed Queen, Marika, or a sacrificial aspect of the Golden Order itself.
Choice and Sacrifice
Her fate depends on the player's path—kindling, Frenzied Flame, or something else—making her a vessel for the story's moral weight.