Yeah. I KNOW I should have stayed at around 120 or so, BUT if they really want it, they can get it from me no problem.

I duped the stones. I don't feel bad about it, since I played backwards through the game and think the farming material system is rubbish. Nice idea. Not fun, though, to farm for chunks.
Also, it was sooo strange to be able to do that. I didn't even know I could until I started play through three at ng+....
First time, I did magic and used fire storm to kill Old King Allant, Maneaters, Maiden Astraea.
Hilarious to one shot each maneater.
But... it's not as consistent as advertised. If you don't get them, they can still wreck you.
So for the rest of the trophies I ran a sword and board guy and found the game super easy with dodges, two handed attacks, and judicious shield use on guys like flamelurker, maneaters, allant.
Parrying Garl Vinland to death is MUCH easier than getting past him and running up on Astreae to burn her to death...