when he stood before the thorns of the erdtree he realized the truth
that a maiden true purpose, is to burn the thorns for the one who become Elden Lord. He had to burn his maiden. Either out of love, or duty, Vyke refused to burn his maiden. He opted to instead ventrue far below the capital and have his flesh seared by the two fingers. This way, he would he be able to burn the thorns himself and spare his maiden. The only downside, his sanity. Vyke followed through, the fingers marking his skin and armor, but when Vyke returned to his maiden was dead...
we only know of one other who was classed in such a manner
his name was Vyke the dragon spear.