Preface Latria’s place in the narrative is two-fold. First, it serves to show that evil exists and will commit terrible atrocities if given the power to make its will reality. Second, it highlights the oftentimes arbitrary distinctions regarding the concept of humanity. It is ingrained in our psyche to look at such horrors with revulsion, […]
This post covers everything relevant to Priscilla as far as the localization is concerned. It is based on a series of reddit posts from June 2018. Quotes include the official English script, my translation, and the official Japanese script in that order. Abomination in White A strange doll in strange dress. There once was an […]
Preface The Undead Settlement is admittedly pretty mundane. Compared to many other part of Dark Souls III, (DS3) a town of Undead is nothing new. In fact, I assume that most recognize the obvious allusion to the Undead Burg, another town of immortals found at the foot of a much larger and more powerful country. […]
This post covers everything relevant to Chester as far as the localization is concerned. It is based on a reddit post from January 2018. Quotes include the official English script, my translation, and the official Japanese script in that order. Not So Marvelous Yes, of course. Exactly what happened to me. We are both strangers […]
This post covers everything relevant to Izalith as far as the localization is concerned. It is based on a series of reddit posts from January 2018. Quotes include the official English script, my translation, and the official Japanese script in that order. The Arrogant Witch … Hmmm… I have a favour to ask… My mother, […]
Much is made about the true identities of the various deities that have been worshiped in Drangleic throughout the continent’s history. The Name-engraved Ring makes a point of these gods possibly having gone by different names in the past, driving most to make connections between them and characters from the original Dark Souls. (DS1) None […]
The kingdom of Jugo, originally Hugo, (ウーゴ) is a desert nation to the far east characterized as a country of “real men” (漢) with connotations of being physically strong and tough, brave and aggressive, straightforward and forthright, and honorable and reciprocal. All of these qualities encompass the idea of the fighting spirit, which may be […]
Preface C.S. Lewis once stated that he would rather live under the tyranny of robber barons than that of moral busybodies, for the latter’s conscience encourages them to never relent. While I cannot say if Director Hidetaka Miyazaki is familiar with the words of a Christian theologian, they are certainly appropriate for the story of […]
Mirrah is a nation shaped by its geography. Located to the far east of Drangleic, it is constantly beset by invasion from its neighbors — an existential threat that the country has to contend with every single day. Because of this, Mirrah’s military is its most valued asset, resulting in it becoming a country of […]
Preface I originally found Stonefang Tunnel to be the least interesting area of Demon’s Souls. Indeed, it is a rather unremarkable locale compared to the more culturally unique places we visit, with its people perhaps the most uni-dimensional in theming. Even in terms of gameplay, the area serves mostly as a place to farm and […]
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