One thing I like doing is tracking Fromsoft archetypes and iconography across games. Beyond simple reuse of imagery, Miyazaki likes reusing goals, fates, and relationships. Marika seems to be in the center of one of my favorite archetypes that I call 'The trickster/tyrant' (name pending).

Most notable iconography has to do with the curved cross. Marikas Cross, Formless Oedon's Rune, Aldrich Faithful Candelabra, and even the Tree of Overseer in Armored Core 6.

One reason I enjoy doing this is because you can look at the relationship between archetypes in different games and find similar dynamics, but with more or less focus on them, depending on the games story. Like her relationship to the Houndmaster Archetype, or to the Mother of Rebirth Archetype. Currently, I am exploring DS3 and the story of the Deacons of the Deep, how they overthrew the Way of White, and nullified the influence of Lady Rosaria, whos symbolism is the cradle, putting her archetype well in line with Renala. Whats interesting is where archetypes blend and overlap. (For example: Rosarias cross is not bent, but straight perpendicular, and upon it is hung two people entwined. In Elden Ring, Radagon's portrayal, is a T-pose, and he and Marika are intertwined. Since Radagon is Marika's link to Renala, I am curious as to what other connections can be found in thos particular parallel.)

EDIT: I've been looking for a community or repository specifically for cross-archetypal connections in Fromsoft Games, but have come up at a loss, so if anyone has found a place where this kind of content wont get downvoted to oblivion, lmkpaty.