You can also obtain the Lordvessel then go to kill the Four Kings instead of talking to Frampt. Defeating the Four Kings is necessary to the plot, and is also needed for those players wishing to join the Darkwraith covenant as they must defeat the Four Kings before obtaining the Lordvessel from Anor Londoand talking to Kingseeker Frampt. The wraith-like remnants of the four leaders of New Londo Ruins who fell to dark after being tempted with the art of lifedrain. Four Kings is a Boss in Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered.
