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Elden Ring Lore | Maliketh and the Shadowbound Beasts

Blaidd and Maliketh are two of the most powerful and compelling characters in the game and yet their nature alludes the normal bounds of life. Join me as we Examine the S

Elden Ring Lore | Malenia and the Scarlet Rot

Malenia, Blade of Miquella is one of the greatest champions in the history of the Lands Between. Yet despite her courage, Malenia cannot forever resist the power of the S

Elden Ring Lore | Nox & The Eternal Cities

The influence of the Nox runs deep in the Lands between; they are society of innovators and warriors that built grand cities that rival even Leyndell. Their Eternal Citie

Elden Ring Lore | Queen Marika and the Erdtree

Queen Marika is the singular most important character in the entire game and despite that she remains an enigma. So too is the Erdtree central to the story, and yet it's

Elden Ring Lore | Rykard Lord of Blasphemy

Who is Praetor Rykard? What are the Recusants? Why did he allow himself to be devoured by the Great Serpent? These are all questions that we explore and will be explained

The Fire Giants, Fell God and Fire Monks | Elden Ring Lore

In this episode we discuss the Fire Giants and their war. The War of The Giants is one of the defining events in the history of Elden Ring. The defeat of the Fire Giants

Elden Ring Lore | The Outer Gods

The Outer Gods of Elden Ring's Universe are one of the most discussed and debated areas in the lore and for good reason. In this video we look to the original Japanese an

Elden Ring Lore | Goldmask and the Golden Order

The Golden Order is the most dominant philosophy in the Lands Between, yet it rests upon crumbling foundations. Goldmask, the most loyal to its ideals labours to uncover

Elden Ring Lore | The Primeval Current and the Graven Witch

What is the Primeval Current? How does Glintstone connect to the Stars? Why is Sellen called the Graven Witch? What is fate? These are all questions that we explore and w

Elden Ring Lore | The Ancient Dragons

Before the Erdtree there were the Dragons, the masters of primordial life and ruled by their Elden Lord Placidusax. They carved out an incredible legacy, alongside their

Elden Ring Lore | Deep Dive Into the Starting Classes

The Tarnished were all once warriors but beyond that they have a complex history. Tarnished Hunters, Prophets who have seen the flame and inheritors of the Blind Swordsma

Elden Ring Lore | The Deathbirds and Ghostflame

To many in the Lands Between, the Deathbirds are symbolic of death and this is no surprise given their role in administering ancient funerary rites. The Dead need guidanc

Elden Ring Lore | Astel and Cosmic Mysteries

Astel, the Crystalians the Onyx and Alabaster Lords - all fascinating plot points in Elden Ring that are little understood. In this lore video we dissect the cosmic eleme

Elden Ring Lore | The Albinaurics

The Albinaurics are some of the most fascinating beings in all of the lands beween; Artificially Made, Imperfect and Persecuted. The Albinaurics can teach us so much abou

Elden Ring Lore | The Flame of Frenzy

The Frenzied Flame and the Three Fingers are one of the most terrifying challenges to the Greater Will's Order. With the likes of Vyke almost becoming the Lord of Chaos,

Elden Ring Story Timeline

Elden Ring Lore Timeline: Myself, Lore Hunter and Tarnished Archaeologist attempt to order the lore and story elements of the game into a coherent Timeline of Events in E

Elden Ring Lore | Did Margit Defeat Radahn?

This is a lore debate that has arisen in the community, all arising from one single image during the introductory cinematic. In this episode, I will attempt to explain wh

Elden Ring Lore | Godwyn Prince of Death

Godwyn the Golden and his murder has lead to the mass corruption of the lands between, as well as the Rise of Those Who Live in Death. In this lore video we explore Godwy

Elden Ring Lore | Malenia and the Scarlet Rot

Malenia, Blade of Miquella is one of the greatest champions in the history of the Lands Between. Yet despite her courage, Malenia cannot forever resist the power of the S

Elden Ring Lore | Gloam-Eyed Queen and The Godskins

The Gloam-Eyed Queen and her Godskin Apostles are one of the most intriguing mysteries in the lore. Who is she? What did she stand for? When did the God Hunt Happen? Thes