The Havel's Ring in Dark Souls is a highly sought-after item that provides players with numerous advantages. Its distinctive feature is its ability to increase the maximum equip load of players, allowing them to carry more items and equipment without being burdened by excessive weight. Dark Souls is known for its challenging gameplay and punishing difficulty, often requiring players to carefully manage their inventory and equip the most suitable gear for various situations. The Havel's Ring alleviates this burden by increasing the equip load substantially, enabling players to wear heavier armors and wield powerful weapons without sacrificing mobility. Obtaining the Havel's Ring is no easy task, as it is bestowed upon players after defeating Havel the Rock, a formidable enemy found in the Undead Burg area. Havel is a formidable opponent, clad in heavy armor and wielding a massive dragon tooth as his weapon of choice.
Havel is a formidable opponent, clad in heavy armor and wielding a massive dragon tooth as his weapon of choice. Players must devise a strategy and carefully engage him in combat to emerge victorious and claim the coveted Havel's Ring as their reward. Once obtained, the Havel's Ring becomes an invaluable asset in a player's arsenal.
The Witchcraft Trial of Martha Carrier
Martha Ingalls Allen was born between 1643 and 1650 to Andrew Allen Sr and Faith Ingalls in Andover, Massachusetts.
On May 7, 1674, Martha Ingalls Allen married a Welsh indentured servant named Thomas Carrier and gave birth to their first child just two months later, meaning that they had conceived the child out of wedlock and had thereby committed the crime of fornication.
The couple went on to have at least six known children, possibly more, although the names and birthdates of only five children are documented because the others are believed to have died young:
Richard Carrier born July 19, 1674
Andrew Carrier born April 27, 1677
Jane Carrier born July 23, 1680 (died one month later)
Thomas Carrier born July 18, 1682
Sarah Carrier born November 17, 1684
Hannah Carrier born July 12, 1689
The family first lived in the south-east part of Billerica but later lived in the northern part of town on High Street next to John Rogers.
Map of north Billerica, Carrier family lived at no. 73, Rogers lived at no. 72, map published in History of Billerica, circa 1883
The family may have been banished from Billerica at some point since town records indicate that in 1676 they had been ordered to either pay a surety of 20 shillings per week or leave the town, according to an article in the Lowell Sun newspaper:
“In 1676, Thomas and Martha Carrier and family were told by selectmen to leave town forthwith or pay a surety of 20 shillings per week if they wanted to stay. Selectman Edward Hurd, who’s wife is a descendant from the family, said town records aren’t clear but he believes that ‘a member of the family had the smallpox virus’ and town officials didn’t want them to be a burden on their
neighbors.”
According to Henry Allen Hazen in his book History of Billerica, Massachusetts, the Carrier family remained in Billerica for a while after because, in November of 1677, Thomas Carrier was assigned to clear brush in the south-east part of town, during the town’s annual brush-cutting project, and he then took the “oath of fidelity” on February 4, 1678 with 24 other Billerica residents.
The Carrier family eventually left Billerica and moved to Andover sometime between 1684 and 1690 and stayed in the house of Martha’s brother, Andrew Allen (Goss 87; Hazen 22).
In late 1690, a smallpox outbreak occurred in Andover and Martha and several of her children came down with the illness.
The Andover town selectmen suggested that the Carriers had brought the disease to Andover and notified Martha’s brother and brother-in-law that the town would not care for them, according to this extract from the town records in a book titled Historical Sketches of Andover:
“To Samuel Holt, Andrew Allen and John Allen, Neighbors and friends – We the subscribers of Andover have been informed that your sister Carrier and some of her children are smitten with that contagious disease the small-pox and some have been so inconsiderate as to think that the care of them belongs to the select men of Andover which does not, for they took care when first they came to town to warn them out again and have attended the law therein: and shall only take care that they do not spread the distemper with wicked carelessness which we are afraid they have already done: you had best take what care you can about them, nature and religion requiring of it. We hope we have done faithfully in this information and are your friends and servants. Dated 14 th Oct. 1690” (Historical Sketches 202).
The selectmen later issued a warrant that essentially quarantined the family and required the constable to deliver whatever they may need during their confinement, according to the Historical Sketches of Andover:
“To Walter Wright Constable: Whereas it has pleased God to visit those of the widow Allen’s family which she hath taken into her house with that contagious disease the small-pox, it being as we think part of our duty to prevent the spreading of sd distemper we therefore require you in their majesties’ names to warn sd family not to go near any house so as to endanger them by sd infection nor to come to the public meeting till they may come with safety to others: but what they want let them acquaint you with: which provide for them out of their own estates. Dated the 4: 9: 1690” (Historical Sketches 202-203).
More than a dozen Andover residents died of smallpox that year, including six members of the Allen family.
The increased equip load allows for more diverse playstyles, accommodating heavy tank builds that prioritize defense and powerful melee weapons. It opens up new possibilities for experimentation and customization, giving players the freedom to optimize their loadout according to their preferred playstyle. In addition to its practical benefits, the Havel's Ring holds a significant lore significance within the Dark Souls universe. It bears the name of Havel the Rock, a legendary figure who was known for his unwavering commitment to his duty and his incredible strength. The ring serves as a testament to Havel's might and serves as a tangible connection to his legacy. Overall, the Havel's Ring is a highly coveted and prized item in Dark Souls, offering players increased flexibility, customization, and a connection to the rich lore of the game. It exemplifies the game's emphasis on strategic decision-making and the rewarding nature of overcoming challenging enemies and obstacles..
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