Among the various schools of magic in Melfia, astrology might be the most idiosyncratic. Astrologists study the stars’ movements under the presumption that there are rules behind their alignment from which they can derive magic power. These heavenly bodies include the sun and moon based on the designs on their robes, which explains why we […]
Pharros is a curious character. His legend remembers him for trotting across the globe, leaving various contraptions in his wake. These mechanisms invariably involve a strange “face” — two round holes above a square one. The mouth to this face is where we insert the lockstone keys for activating the mechanism. The device then triggers […]
Among the miracles available to us in our journey through Drangleic, none is quite so unique as Soul Appease. This tale of the gods manifests the power to tremendously damage Hollows while dealing absolutely no damage to non-Hollows. This is captured in the spell’s name, chinkon referring to the “repose of the soul” (鎮魂) when […]
Fundamental to any discussion of a sequel is its relation to its predecessor. In the case of Dark Souls II, it is clearly not a direct sequel to the original Dark Souls. (DS1) Embarking on a new adventure with a new Undead protagonist, we explore the seemingly new land of Drangleic in the hopes of […]
Wearing a dark mask in the shape of a skull with long dreadlocks and equally ominous armor, the mysterious warriors bear a striking contrast to most knights. Even more curious is the question whether they are knights at all. They do belong to a foreign country, their armor’s description insinuating one of the varying that […]
Preface As the last DLC before the Scholar of the First Sin edition, Crown of the Ivory King had to juggle its own story with the remaining loose threads the original Dark Souls II had left for it tie up. In contrast to its predecessors, this was met with mostly success. It is the only […]
Standing on two legs, sporting brown hair and green skin, the Lion Clan don’t resemble your typical wild cats. Nonetheless, this “lion tribe” or “race” (獅子族) do seem to be authentically feline, their armored sets humorously mitigating fall damage just like the Silvercat Ring. They also seem to be aware of their unconventional look. The […]
In the back of Drangleic Castle, at the end of the King’s Passage, lies the impressive “brave warrior’s chamber” (勇士の間) for the castle’s mightiest. This hall of heroes is a trial ground, where their valor is tested against the Looking Glass Knight. Fashioned with silvery metal, the boss’ weapons and armor incorporate crowns of thorns, […]
The tale of Alva is a true romance in every sense. Wearing lightweight yet highly protective armor, the knight was suited to wandering the lands. As to which country he hailed from, however, it may be one of the many that rose and fell on Drangleic during the land’s long history. Maughlin adds Alva’s armor […]
Preface A common sentiment is that the DLC is the best part of Dark Souls II, and I am inclined to agree. That might be a low bar compared to Dark Souls (DS1) and Dark Souls III, (DS3) but it shows what the developers at FromSoftware could do with the added time to polish the […]
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