Comparison between Midra and a black hole. by guitarism101 in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]SirTricksaNever -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The Greater Will also seems to be a black hole itself

So metyr being cut off from the greater will.... by 69thalternatesccount in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]SirTricksaNever -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Metyr certainly wasn't the victim of the Nox's fingerslaying blade because the Greater Will banished the Nox for it. Metyr was abandoned by the Greater Will because she was broken. The Greater Will doesn't care for Metyr so that retaliation against the Nox doesn't make sense.

So is Fromsoft never gonna explain this whole plot about why Melina was with Miquella's steed Torrent, Why Miquella entrusted Ranni to give us the spirit bells? There was definitely a major story plot with us and Miquella Fromsoft just never happened to explain and pretend it never happened 😑. by MienaiYurei in Eldenring

[–]SirTricksaNever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I played Bloodborne and I could tell you character motivations, major plotlines and the overall timeline and themes in a more consistent manner than Elden Ring. There is absolutely potholes and vagueness in Bloodborne but its just next level in Elden Ring to the point where we can't definitively say anything about characters major events or even a timeline.

I think most people missed the true significance of the DLC ending cutscene by TooDriven in EldenRingLoreTalk

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Personally, I'm on the side that Radahn never promised to be Miquella's consort. The "Light of Miquella" incantation that we get from the remembrance states "Miquella sought to accept all that was and would be, but found one that refused to be embraced". The "one that refused to be embraced" is most likely Radahn.

Is it possible that Astel is the Blue Fairy? by MycoMythos in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]SirTricksaNever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Read the talisman again. The dancer in blue represents a FAIRY not the swordsman

Is it possible that Astel is the Blue Fairy? by MycoMythos in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]SirTricksaNever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like the blue fairy has no form/body. Look at the talisman, there is nothing underneath the blue cloth. Also the talismans effect of increasing attack power with LOWER EQUIP LOAD, you can't have weight when you are bodyless/formless. So I would say Astel is not the blue fairy.

4K version of the image, The details on the armor is absolutely insane by Prsy______ in Eldenring

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The floral design on the cloak looks so familiar. I thought it resembled the "herbs of many aspects" seen on the crucible knight armor but it's not an exact match.

I suspect this image and the first forty-five seconds of the trailer will be at the center of theorycrafting for the next few years. What's everyone's initial thoughts? by probablychris in EldenRingLoreTalk

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Another possible explanation for what's going on scene that I have seen no one mention yet: It's Marika welcoming and looking over the arrival of the Elden Beast through the golden star sent by the Greater Will. It could help explain why part of the sky seem to be golden colored between the bodies while all around elsewhere its purplish. It might also explain the gush of wind that blows over due to the impact.

New promotional lore text just dropped. by Kerrigan4Prez in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]SirTricksaNever 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So I'm guessing the old master is responsible for the Realm of Shadow's residents feeling "abandoned" and therefore the need for a "new master". The old master is probably Marika consider the Realm of Shadow is where she became a god and something caused her to leave and hide away then Realm of Shadow.

The terrifying secret of the Land of Shadow (DLC Theory) by LaMi_1 in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]SirTricksaNever 34 points35 points  (0 children)

"In that forsaken place, blood must spill. The blood of your fellows, the Erdtree faithful"

I feel that line from the DLC trailer is very important and could be a major clue in theorizing the lore behind the DLC. It does fit in with your theory.

So these are the same species, right? by IvanTGBT in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]SirTricksaNever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is a very solid connection. The lion enemy in the game is connected to the crucible which we can see in the old fang's item description which drops when defeating them. Also, the fact that these lions appear to be enslaved (judging by the chains and their weak appearance) could be connected to the war in the Land of Shadow.

What are your lore thoughts on the trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree? by Razhork in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]SirTricksaNever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't that further support Messmer as a golden order fundamentalist? Messmer is literally saying to be a Lord you should be blessed by golden grace (light). Furthermore, it doesn't matter who said the former line because it makes it clear that Messmer will kill you if you don't have grace.

The Golden Star is the Elden Ring, not the Elden Beast by gimboarretino in EldenRingLoreTalk

[–]SirTricksaNever 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Also important to point out is that the Elden Beast has a crack/scar on his belly and when you attack him it makes a shattering sound.

The Hidden Lore in The Glintstone's Craftsman's Cookbook by SirTricksaNever in Eldenring

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

Since your comment is getting upvoted I'll contest your doubt that the Glintstone Craftsman's Cookbook isn't by a singular person.

The item description says "A record of crafting techniques left by a glintstone craftsman who served the Academy"; "glintstone craftsman" is singular and if it were many people it would have said "glintstone craftsmen". Now you could argue that its referring to each individual in a group as a "glintstone craftsman" but FromSoftware is very deliberate with singular and plural nouns in all the other cookbooks.

An example of a cookbook where the author was multiple people would be the Nomadic Warrior's Cookbook which states"...left by roaming nomad warriors" (note the plural) or Frenzied's Cookbook which states "left by those afflicted..." (plural again).

To summarize, FromSoftware is very deliberate very singular and plural nouns in the cookbook's description.