Shadow of the Erdtree: Overview and Key Revelations

Key Characters and Revelations

• Queen Marika, Miquella, and Radahn

  • New insights into Queen Marika, her betrayed origins, and her connection to the lands.
  • Miquella's vow to Radahn and their complex relationship.
  • Miquella's true intentions: using Radahn as a vessel and entrance into the realm of shadow.

• Malenia and Radahn's Fight

  • What Malenia whispered to Radahn: "Miquella awaits thee. O promised consort."
  • Malenia's intent was to kill Radahn to bring his soul to the realm of shadow.

• Miquella's Manipulations and Intentions

  • Miquella's enchantment power proven through various encounters.
  • Using Mohg as a vessel for Radahn and entrance into the Shadow Realm.
  • Seeking to become a new God by cleansing the Erdtree's original sin.

• Shamans and the Hornsent

  • Marika's background as a Shaman from the Shaman Village.
  • Shamans were oppressed, used in rituals and forced inside jars by the Hornsent.
  • Hornsent's devotion to spiritual research, invoking divinity, and their ritual practices.

Major Themes and Storylines

• Hornsent and Cruel Rituals

  • Their obsession with the Crucible and its origins.
  • Devonia's search for the Crucible's origin and its implications.
  • Hornsent's attempts to achieve sainthood through cruel practices.

• Marika's Betrayal and the Greater Will

  • Marika's seduction and betrayal connected to the birth of gold and shadow.
  • The fingers' outdated guidance and abandonment by the Greater Will.
  • Marika's use of the Elden Ring and subsequent betrayal of the Hornsent.

Geographical and Societal Insights

• Realm of Shadow
  • The dark history and oppressive usage of the Realm of Shadow.
  • Crucible Knights and their legacy.
  • Belurat with its spiral tower symbolizing the connection to gods.

Specific Characters and Historical Context

• Messmer the Impaler
  • Loyal to Marika; undertook a cleansing crusade on her behalf.
  • His curse likened to Melina's, involvement of a dark fire and malevolent serpent.
  • The Great Rune of Messmer and his final dialogue with the Elden Lord.

Game Mechanics and Lore Connections

• Saint Trina and Duality of Characters

  • Miquella's discarded love and second self, Saint Trina.
  • Saint Trina's peaceful sleep and her followers.
  • The potential divesting of Radagon from Marika.

• Final Insights

  • Enchantment's role in Miquella's envisioned age compared to the Elden Ring.
  • Marika's legacy and the potential fate of being an Elden Lord.

Other Points of Interest

• Possible Future Lore Explanations
  • Bayle, the new dragon and his war with Placidusaax.
  • Abyssal forest and Midra's Manse.
  • Godwyn's conclusive end based on current information.

Conclusion and Excitement for Future Analysis

• Encouragement to explore item descriptions and deeper lore independently.
• Call to support other creators and think critically.
• Anticipation for more detailed explorations in future videos.