Oh! Hello there. I've been playing Dark Souls 2 really rather too much recently, and I've learned a few things about starting new characters rapidly, so here are some tips on getting started.
First up, the binding ring. This basically lets you explore with no danger (well, you can still lose souls, but health isn't so much of an issue), and you'll save on spending human effigies, and can just use them when you get to the bosses. IT's located in Heide's Tower of Flame, and while the enemies can seem initially terrifying, they're actually pretty slow.
As for the Covetous Silver Serpent Ring +1, you simply need to make it to the Cardinal Tower bonfire in the Forest of Fallen Giants, and spend 10k souls with Melentia, and then talk to her. Hurrah!
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