When some of the Tarnished who left with Godfrey established churches dedicated to the Two Fingers, they obviously were spreading their religion in preparation for when Marika summoned them back as promised. After untold generations of building up support and resources, the church’s prophesy was finally fulfilled, and its clerics contributed their own to the […]
Preface Whether or not it is deliberate, Rykard twists the moral of many a fairy tale. Hansel and Gretel best captures the life lesson: beware of greedily indulging in motherly affection, lest you end up devoured. Sound advocacy for moderation from the best-intentioned mother hens, but what if you flip it on its head? Let […]
The description to perfume bottles claims that Leyndell’s secret art became known in the various Lands Between after their service in the Shattering. No one uses perfuming outside Altus except perfumers, and neither do we collect perfume bottles anywhere off the plateau save in Caelid where we find a traveling perfumer. Therefore, knowing about perfuming […]
Preface One of the three pillars to my methodology is psychoanalysis, because a story is, ultimately, defined by its characters as much as its world or plot. It is not just about knowing what the characters do or when, but why that merits any discussion. In this respect, Elden Ring has the most effort put […]
Although north of Leyndell had become Forbidden Lands, the conquered territory still needed to be organized into a new province of Marika’s growing empire. Niall and his men were allowed to return to their castle under the Erdtree’s stewardship. Meanwhile, the smaller fort was handed over to Arghanthy, donning the Ruler’s Mask to affirm lordship. […]
Preface When first compiling my, very lengthy, analysis for Godfrey, I was amazed to discover just how much I kept coming back to characters and events largely unrelated to him. Despite him and Marika defining the world order, the Elden Lord’s rise and subsequent reign were very much informed by what came before. If not […]
Preface Thanks to the sheer scope of Elden Ring, it has become easier than ever for FromSoftware to hide its history in plain sight. So many crucial events go unmentioned, and none are as consequential as those establishing Marika and Godfrey as queen and king. But while the written narrative might have little to say […]
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