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Understanding the FNaF Lore Journey

May 21, 2025

The Entire Lore Explained - By Nam

Introduction

  • Author: Nam Elprup
  • Nam claims to have solved the lore created by Scott.

The Beginning of Everything

  • The Big Bang is referenced as the beginning.

Fredbear's Family Diner

  • Founded by William Afton and Henry in 1967.
  • Featured a bear mascot suit, initially worn by Henry.
  • William Afton studied engineering; Henry studied business and communication.
  • William married an unnamed woman; they had a son named Michael.
  • William was accused but not convicted of a child's murder.
  • New mascot, Bonnie, was introduced leading to success.
  • First Spring Lock suits designed.

Freddy Fazbear's Pizza

  • Diner's success led to a franchise, Fazbear's Entertainment.
  • William and Henry lost their rights to the business.
  • William severed ties; Henry became "Phone Guy."
  • New animatronics introduced in 1973, angering William.

The Origin of Purple Guy

  • William's twins were born in 1976.
  • Began Afton Robotics with a plan to ruin FFP.
  • Disguised as "Dave Miller" and nicknamed "The Purple Guy."
  • In 1980, murdered five children using Spring Bonnie suit.
  • Henry was wrongfully accused and later released.

Circus Baby

  • William opened Afton Robotics and Circus Baby's Pizza World.
  • Altered robots for kidnapping and killing children.
  • His daughter was accidentally killed by a robot, leading to a pizzeria cancellation and divorce.

The Children

  • Children possessed animatronics seeking revenge.

The Bite of '83

  • Michael bullied his younger brother, leading to a fatal accident at a birthday party.
  • Resulted in the child's death and his haunting by his sister's spirit.

William's Revenge

  • William tortured Michael after the death of his other son.
  • Haunted by animatronics, Michael became a better person.

1987

  • Another FFP opened; William killed more children.
  • Marginal success followed by closure after an incident.

Fixing Past Mistakes

  • William decided Michael could fix the past.
  • Sent Michael to locations to free souls and address the past.
  • Michael became a walking dead after an incident.

FNaF 3

  • Events at Fazbear's Fright detailed briefly; Michael attempted to end his misery.

The Future

  • Michael's quest to confront William continues.

Nam ends with a note on leaving questions open for further elucidation and a call for comments and kudos.