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  Elden Ring Lore | Maliketh and the Shadowbound Beasts 28.04.2025 40min

  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 Shadowbound Beasts of the Empyrean.
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  Elden Ring Lore | Malenia and the Scarlet Rot 28.04.2025 1val 26min

  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 Scarlet Rot within her. Join me as we explore the lore of The Scarlet Rot and Malenia, Goddess of Rot.
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  Elden Ring Lore | Nox & The Eternal Cities 28.04.2025 1val 27min

  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 Cities were the birthplace of Puppetry, The Dragonkin Soldiers and more. That is not to mention the roles they played in the Godskin hunt and the Night of the Black Knives.
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  Elden Ring Lore | Queen Marika and the Erdtree 08.10.2024 1val 40min

  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 nature still alludes us, so join me this week as we try to unpack these subjects.Commission Thumbnail art by the incredible ShimhaqMarika Voice Actor - Joyh97
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  Elden Ring Lore | Rykard Lord of Blasphemy 30.09.2024 44min

  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 in-depth, in this Elden Ring Lore video, as we examine item description, dialogue, and environmental storytelling.
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  The Fire Giants, Fell God and Fire Monks | Elden Ring Lore 30.09.2024 1val 18min

  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 and the confinement of the Flame of Ruin marked the start of the Erdtree Era. Yet the Fell God's legacy lives on through the Fire Monks and his Incantations.
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  Elden Ring Lore | The Outer Gods 15.08.2024 50min

  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 and the Japanese Lore Community to help us full understand what these nebulous beings are meant to convey and their relationship to the concept of Kami.Thumbnail art commission by Shimhaq
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  Elden Ring Lore | Goldmask and the Golden Order 15.08.2024 58min

  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 the truth of its failings and remake it to bring forth the Age of Perfect Order.
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  Elden Ring Lore | The Primeval Current and the Graven Witch 30.08.2023 53min

  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 will be explained in-depth, in this Elden Ring Lore podcast, as we examine item description, dialogue, and environmental storytelling.
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  Elden Ring Lore | The Ancient Dragons 30.08.2023 1val 24min

  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 Bestmen allies and even today there are those who try to reclaim their glory through the Dragon Cult and Dragon Communion. Join me this week as we do an expansive exploration of their reign from the Prehistoric times to their influence on the current era.Thumbnail Commission by Shimhaq
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  Elden Ring Lore | Deep Dive Into the Starting Classes 25.07.2023 38min

  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 Swordsman. The Starting classes of Elden Ring each hold a story (mostly) that can provide a great bedrock of Lore.
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  Elden Ring Lore | The Deathbirds and Ghostflame 22.07.2023 1val 4min

  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 guidance and so this week I will guide you through the lore of the various Psychopomps including; Rosus, Tibia Mariners and The Helphen.
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  Elden Ring Lore | Astel and Cosmic Mysteries 25.06.2023 53min

  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 elements of the story, concluding with a look at Astel, Naturalborn of the Void.Commission Thumbnail art by the incredible Shimhaq
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  Elden Ring Lore | The Albinaurics 25.06.2023 1val 17min

  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 about the concept of life in the Lands Between, so join me this week as we examine these fascinating peoples.Commission Thumbnail art by the incredible Joestrela
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  Elden Ring Lore | The Flame of Frenzy 24.06.2023 1val 3min

  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, and the spread of the Frenzied Flame growing, how long will it be until Chaos takes the world? MAY CHAOS TAKE THE WORLD!Commission Thumbnail art by the incredible Shimhaq
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  Elden Ring Story Timeline 24.06.2023 1val 20min

  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 Elden Ring. From the Ancient Dragons to the Shattering War, we explore and explain the Story of Elden Ring.Commission Thumbnail art by the incredible Albert Cordero
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  Elden Ring Lore | Did Margit Defeat Radahn? 24.06.2023 16min

  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 why Radahn seems so small and what the outcome of this struggle may have been. In addition, I will explore some theories surrounding the shattering and the Defence of Leyndell.
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  Elden Ring Lore | Godwyn Prince of Death 24.06.2023 1val 31min

  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 Godwyn's soulless life, those born of the Death Root and his most loyal adherent; Fia, Deathbed Companion.Commission Thumbnail art by the incredible DePietro Draws
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  Elden Ring Lore | Malenia and the Scarlet Rot 24.06.2023 1val 26min

  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 Scarlet Rot within her. Join me as we explore the lore of The Scarlet Rot and Malenia, Goddess of Rot.Cover Art Commission: Shimhaq
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  Elden Ring Lore | Gloam-Eyed Queen and The Godskins 23.06.2023 1val 40min

  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? These are some of the ideas we will try and explain in this Elden Ring lore essay.Cover Art by: Eugenia Lysa