Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing - Elden Ring

Introduction

• Many Tarnished in Elden Ring attack on sight:
  • Anastasia the Tarnished-Eater
  • Okina
  • Bloody Finger Nerrius
• Tarnished often pursue their own goals over the mission to become Elden Lord.
• Some are clear in their opposition, others manipulate and deceive.
• Topic: Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing.
  • Who is he?
  • What are his goals?
  • How are we connected to his plans?

First Encounter with Gideon

• Introduced in game’s opening narration.
  • Noteworthy Tarnished: Horalu, Goldmask, Fia, Dung Eater, Gideon Ofnir.
  • Revered appearance: in a casket, silver ears, box of silver eyes, scepter, eye symbol.
• Respectful Burial
  • Casket left open; easy resurrection.
  • Death was a mere nap before continuation of quests.

His Ambition for Knowledge

• Scepter of the All-Knowing: hand grasping a pearl.
  • Pearl represents world, heavens, eye (knowledge).
• Knowledge as the key to ascension.
  • Libraries, texts, and spy network.
  • Stays at Round Table Hold – uses agents for intelligence:
    • Ensha, right-hand man.
    • Henricus, infiltrates as a recusant.
• Henricus's allegiance and deception.
• Spies, Omen Slayers, and forces gathering intel.

Interactions with Our Tarnished

• Dismissive of new Tarnished.
  • Believes recent Tarnished are unworthy.
• Relationship with Nepheli Lou
  • Adoptive daughter, initially believed in his vision.
  • Discards her after she learns of his brutal methods.
• Utilizing the player Tarnished
  • Exchange of information for mutual benefit.
  • Our reports highlight his blind spots.

Conflict and Resolution

• Ensha’s role and failure
  • Mission to procure Haligtree Medallion – attacks us.
  • Gideon’s indifference to Ensha’s fate.
• Our missions reveal Gideon’s ignorance about certain demigods:
  • Mikola, Malenia, Mohg.
  • Consequences on Gideon's knowledge.

Final Confrontation

• Burning of the Erdtree
  • Unbothered, memorizes knowledge, prepares to move on.
• Meeting Gideon in Godfrey’s arena.
  • Commendation but declaration that no one can take the throne.
• Armor insight
  • Knowledge begins with recognizing one’s ignorance.
  • Fears the end that should not be.
• Challenges us, believes in his own ‘truth.’
  • His defeat emphasizes the flawed nature of his authority.

Conclusion

• Gideon’s refusal to get hands dirty until necessary.
  • Relied on network and manipulation.
• Potential monstrous ruler.
• Final downfall due to arrogance and closed-mindedness.

Closing Remarks

• Invitation for community thoughts and theories on Gideon’s influence.
• Encouragement to subscribe and engage in comments.