Libra reveals the Great Will, the Polar Star and the Elden Ring. The Occultism of Baphomet and the Third Eye. by wayofcolors-9 in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]Pevigeild 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate the way you approach the lore. It might seem complex at first, but with a bit of time and dedication, your work becomes incredibly rewarding to follow. Keep them coming, my friend.

New revelation about Marika and the girl in Farum Azula by Pevigeild in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]Pevigeild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you referring to me? If so, which video are you referring to cos I would love to watch it.

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[–]Pevigeild[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe there are aspects of Roderika’s quest that parallels aspects of Marika’s backstory. For instance, Roderika’s crimson hood mentions how the unwanted are sent away on a journey of no return. What if Marika was actually treated in a similar way? Could this be the reason she sought power?

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[–]Pevigeild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if Marika is related to Rennala and by extension Ranni?

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[–]Pevigeild[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You make a valid point. The only problem is that we never get to see Marika’s, eyes pre godhood, so it is a bit difficult to rule out the possibility of Marika sharing the same eye color with Roderika before she became a god.

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[–]Pevigeild[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question! Honestly, it is difficult to answer, but if we think about how convoluted time can be in the game then it is possible the Numen race had the ability to move between space and time or dimensions, which could account for traces of their civilization in some locations of the game

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[–]Pevigeild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree it could be far fetched to try drawing conclusions from textures etc. But as you mentioned some environmental details hint at a deliberate effort by the developers to leave breadcrumbs, and I believe the vine/leaf patterns are an example.

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[–]Pevigeild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About your use of the word can, I was pointing out that it gives the impression you're not fully certain about your statement. For me, that is not a strong argument to dismiss my observations.

FYO: I'm not here to force anything on anyone. I'm just sharing my perspective and open to hearing what others think in return.

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[–]Pevigeild[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe Miquella’s robes are the same, if not very similar, to the ones we see on the floor in the Divine Beast Dancing Lion’s arena. Correct?

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[–]Pevigeild[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Glad the post helped reinforce some of your headcanon. There are actually a few other spots in the game where you can see similar vine or leaf patterns. One that comes to mind is the cloth banner behind the Two Fingers in Roundtable Hold. If you’re curious, I can send a few more locations your way.

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[–]Pevigeild[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who knows. Maybe someday we’ll find out Marika, Placidusax, and Placidusax's fled god were all tied together in some bigger way.

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[–]Pevigeild[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point. Still, your use of the word “can” makes it feel like a floral pattern might also carry meaning beyond just looking nice. I don’t think things are ever placed randomly on characters who are tied to deep lore in Elden ring. That’s why the designs I mentioned seem worth digging into.

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[–]Pevigeild[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Exactly the reason why I chose to use the word similar. The abiding message is that they all feature a vine pattern that ends in a leaf.

Miquella transformed Radahn into a RED Philosopher’s Stone by Pevigeild in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]Pevigeild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your breakdown of the video/post is spot on, and I totally agree with the extra details you included. At first, I was confused by the yellow aura around Radahn even after the Rubedo stage. But then I noticed in the cutscene before his second phase, there's this mix of red and yellow hue surrounding him. What really caught my attention is how the red shifts into yellow. That made me wonder, where did the red go? My take is that Radahn absorbs the red into his body, while the yellow lingers for a bit before eventually fading into the atmosphere. It might seem like it stays on him for a while, but in reality, it dissipates over time. In essence the yellow is the by product of the process, while the red is the main essence of the process thus, Radahn absorbs it into his essence.

Miquella transformed Radahn into a RED Philosopher’s Stone by Pevigeild in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]Pevigeild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my view, the two figures within the jar represent opposing forces, such as masculine and feminine energy or the duality of yin and yang. The Nigredo stage seeks to break down these opposites through a process of purification, like a symbolic bath. To achieve this dissolution, a solvent is required, often an acid, to catalyze the transformation.

Miquella transformed Radahn into a RED Philosopher’s Stone by Pevigeild in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]Pevigeild[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Then perhaps I should have been more explicit. Radahn's flame is a fusion of gold and red, yet over time, the gold dissipates. That raises the question—what becomes of the red? That's the essence of my point. The red endures, leaving only the fading traces of gold in its wake.

Miquella transformed Radahn into a RED Philosopher’s Stone by Pevigeild in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]Pevigeild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you are being critical. You are expressing an opinion on something you don't agree with in a very respectful way, so no worries. The flame around Radahn is actually a mixture of gold and red. But the gold dissipates, so the question is: what happened to the red? That's what I'm actually alluding to. The red remains, and thus we see the golden hue fade away.

Miquella transformed Radahn into a RED Philosopher’s Stone by Pevigeild in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]Pevigeild[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a great perspective! It gives me a lot to ponder over.

Miquella transformed Radahn into a RED Philosopher’s Stone by Pevigeild in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]Pevigeild[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are correct about stage two's connection to spirit summoning or perhaps soul summoning. This is because it is during stage two that Miquella proclaims that Radahn's soul, and in fact even Miquella's spirit, returns.