The Prattling Pates are face-shaped sculptures in Elden Ring that players can use to communicate. When the items are used, players blow into them and create a sound that is akin to human speech. The base game includes eight Pates, each of which emits its own canned phrases such as Prattling Pate “Hello” or Prattling Pate “Thank you” .Mechanically, the Pates serve the simple function of allowing players online to convey simple messages, but their lore in the game is less obvious.