Demon's Souls Story ► The Evil in Latria

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[@andymcp4752]

“..There was an elderly man who went too far..” In a Souls game? No way!

[@VanTesla]

Well at least in Dark Souls 3&2 and Bloodborne the elderly man isn't the final boss... If don't count Final DLC of 3 ending, DS 2 SotFS true final story boss, and Bloodborne two endings that end with elderly man🤣. I think at this point Miyazaki and his team have a thing for old men going to far and also being usually the final boss😅. Maybe if we are lucky his last game he will just use himself as the antagonist. When he is 80-90 in good health and wanting to retire 😁.

[@AxxLAfriku]

SUPRISE! I am the funniest YTer evah!!!! Just kidding, it was no surprise. Everybody knew already. HAHAHHAHA!!!! That was an amazing joke (it was real talk though). WAWAWAWAWA!!!! Good afternoon, dear andy

[@streetpunkstreams4730]

@@VanTesla That should honestly be the series tagline.

[@eotaldoboanoite1710]

@@VanTesla maybe is Miyazaki trying to say, that with age, we do not accumulate only wisdom, but also supidity hehehehe. We should put an end in the "old and wise" myth! Old people can be dumb as well hehehe.

[@Buzzzerino]

Damn Everybody in the comments are really forgetting about Sculptor

[@rhymenoceros3303]

Latria is easily the most horrifying places Fromsoft has ever created, which is impressive when you remember it was featured in their very 1st Souls game.

[@russian_knight]

The poison swamps have caused me more mental trauma than any of the lore in latria

[@Jesse__H]

Oo, I don't know about that ... so many deeply horrible places to choose from lol

[@sinistreschlaubose2]

I would love to enjoy playing through that area someday, but From seems hellbent on never bringing Demon’s Souls to PC.

[@jphenry3404]

@@sinistreschlaubose2 I think it's Sony that's responsible for that heresy, just as with Bloodborne they're wont to release it on any other platform.

[@RegalPixelKing]

@@jphenry3404 Although I agree that it's bullshit that Bloodborne and Demon's Souls are both held hostage on PlayStation consoles, it at least makes since for why those games are exclusive. The development, marketing, and publishing of Demon's Souls and Bloodborne were both fully funded by Sony, in return those games were exclusive to PlayStation. But with Death Stranding, Horizon Zero Dawn, David Cage games, Kingdom Hearts, Days Gone, Uncharted Legacy of Thieves, and plenty of other games that were ported or are in the process of being ported gives me hope for Demon's Souls and Bloodborne natively reaching PC one day.

[@travisoliver6741]

I couldn't have been the only one who was genuinely horrified at Sage Freke's last dialogue, right? From the start, he's the guy whose aware of the true nature of the Old One, and he's been nothing but helpful. And now he's driven mad by the nature of demon souls. It hits even harder when you realize that we are at least partially responsible for his madness, because we give him demon souls that he can research.

[@colorpg152]

he may not be as mad as you think if you question the situation for a moment, people easily trust what they are told by the monumental and the demon maiden but have you ever considered what if they are lying? we know she is the most powerful demon yet how is it that she didn't stop king alant form waking up the old one ? in fact why does he have her technique? there are a few tid bits here and there that they are lying, we are told god planted the old one and that god grants miracles but its all lies so how do we know its not just a artificial creature made an ancient civilization, souls grant power and if the old one posses all souls and the power to grant miracles to so many people what would happen if the greatest demon got all that power to herself? let me tell you what she would gain the power of a god, of course they might be telling the truth but if you feel like you might as well just seal it later instead of her so killing her is the safer option in my eyes, if you do the opposite instead you might live a long time and die just for the old one to wake up again and all that repeats itself with the only difference being she gains more souls every time

[@voodooozo3755]

Latria, a place so filled with greed would be like an amusement park for Patches the Unbreakable.

[@safijivvaboi5081]

Well technically in demon’s souls it’s “patches the hyena”

[@davidhong1934]

Also, it's full of ledges, which are probably the bigger prize

[@mellow_mallow]

@@davidhong1934 endless ledges and endless bodies to push off of those ledges

[@Valkyryshadow]

@@safijivvaboi5081 no matter the form he takes, patches is still patches

[@safijivvaboi5081]

@@Valkyryshadow yeah I know, I wonder what his Elden ring version will be

[@MHSenju3000]

Latria in the Demon Souls remake is the equivalent of a beautiful nightmare. The darkness with the green emulating light. The falls to your death and the demons lurking around every corner. Latria is despair laid bare....

[@MHSenju3000]

@@thefebo8987 man stop it. The remake is naturally what the true vision always was. That's why I made it a point to say remake in my comment. That's the exact reason why V showed only the remake when even talking about Latria bruh...

[@MrWinthrup]

@@thefebo8987 As opposed to the "true vision" of Fromsoft who can't even be bothered with lip movement? They're good with world and lore, but they don't care too much about improving on smaller things in the world like characters or foliage.

[@MHSenju3000]

@@thefebo8987 you speak as if the remake did nothing to honor the original game. It's not like they came in and just stunk the game up from head to toe. Anyone can tell that they really tried to reimagine the game but also staying as faithful as they could to the original title. That's why it got high reviews and graphical praise. If you are just trying to argue for the sake of trolling then it's not even worth the debate with you.

[@MHSenju3000]

@@thefebo8987 then we will just have to agree to disagree. Idk what you expected them to do that they didn't do so I'm confused.

[@MHSenju3000]

@@thefebo8987 ahhh ok...so there is no substance or real argument here...well played...

[@GRAVYBEATS]

One of my favourite zones from all From Soft games. I'll never forget the first time I started exploring it. Felt like a true survivial horror.

[@RYNOCIRATOR_V5]

i LOVE the atmosphere, it's so good with the singing

[@smellypatel5272]

Although latria is definitely creepy, nothing will top upper cathedral ward in bloodborne. I was actually creeped out by the music and enemies there.

[@Wabbajock_Dugatti]

@@smellypatel5272 bloodborne is easily the darkest/creepiest from software

[@JurzGarz]

I think Bloodborne takes a lot of influence from Latria, actually. There’s the surface level of Gothic Horror, the more twisted nightmarish stuff going on under the surface, the weird blood rituals.

[@stupidanon5941]

@@JurzGarz They're both inspired by H. P. Lovecraft's work. Just compare the Brain Suckers in Bloodborne and the Mind Flayers in Latria to the cover of one of the described monsters in Lumley's The Caller in Black. That book basically created Mind Flayers, Gygax ran with the image and gave them the name, and then From Software put them in their games.

[@bb-im6hf]

"There was an elderly man that went too far..." I see the ancestor is doing well, even away from his manor

[@Bluecho4]

"In time, you will know the tragic extent of my failings."

[@Melqhii]

@@Bluecho4 if only you knew how true that would be on first hearing it...

[@TheNiemand]

Nice. Darkest Dungeon reference. Take my like.

[@justonionbro314]

Tower of Latria is the one time I actually liked a dungeon kinda setting in a game

[@phosufofulickylicky]

It's sad that DS3 didnt take any notes from it

[@MrMetalhorse]

They're mostly annoying in every game they made but Latria was amazing.

[@soulsenthusiasts1015]

@@phosufofulickylicky the dungeon in DS3 was such a disappointment.

[@Krim707]

@@soulsenthusiasts1015 If you died atleast once there, and i think you did, then it wasn’t. Pontiff’s dungeon with the dragon experiments was great. Karla being the highlight. Also the dragon meditation portal to the peak

[@hazzar7784]

Latria is one of my favorite levels ever. But I also love the Depths, and even Blight town. Creepy dank dungeons in general really.

[@jbhtah]

I never knew Freke was the one pushing us towards the darker ending. Thanks Vaati 😊

[@FirstLast-cg2nk]

Regarding the sage's dialogue at the end, consider the following: Ultimate comprehension in the world of Demon's Souls leads to the understanding that reality is *defined* by comprehension. Reality is a kind of collective comprehension shared by all souled beings, but the greater one's comprehension, the greater an impact they have on defining reality. However, if there's only one souled being, and they possess absolute comprehension, can that being be anything other than a god? Your character, through comprehension, understands that their strength is not defined by their muscles, but by what they believe their strength to be. The same goes for agility, endurance, and all other stats, but most especially Luck. After all, once you understand that comprehension impacts reality, luck stops being luck, and the outcome of events becomes more and more what you decide they should be. However, there's also a kind of skewing of reality that comes from this viewpoint. After all, if comprehension determines reality, then does that not mean that nothing is truly real save for that which has the power to comprehend? And by having greater comprehension, you are more real than others. If the gulf between how real you are and how real others are becomes great enough, then is killing them and taking their souls, their comprehension truly so terrible? After all, to you they are no more real than the characters in a picture book are to them. This is why those with the greatest comprehension in Demon's Souls seem to be the more sociopathic to others. After all, one of the most common characteristics of sociopathy is a belief that oneself is the only thing that matters, the only thing that's truly real. Discovering that this is not only true, but one of the fundamental rules of the cosmos, is certain to lead even the sanest and most rational of men to becoming as evil as any demon.

[@francescogulisano2917]

Are you a genius or a mad man? Or even both?

[@TheSuperRatt]

Well, Yuria and Saint Urbain definitely don't follow this mold, and neither does the Maiden in Black; who is perhaps the most terrible demon to ever exist. Yuria came to Boletaria lusting for souls, but came to a revelation and turned away from a selfish path. Saint Urbain straight up tells you that everyone who uses the soul arts (ironic, considering that Miracles fall under this umbrella too) must be *exterminated*, including Yuria and the Maiden. He's extremely sociopathic and yet blind to the truths of the world.

[@Vergil14]

@@TheSuperRatt I’d say Urbain isn’t necessarily sociopathic. His belief that magic in Demon’s Souls is evil isn’t sociopathic, but the extreme dogma with which he views it can be dangerous.

[@FirstLast-cg2nk]

@@francescogulisano2917 The answer is yes.

[@FirstLast-cg2nk]

@@TheSuperRatt Yuria once lusted for souls, but instead found suffering in Boletaria. Suffering teaches empathy, the antithesis to sociopathy, and so she came to hate the soul arts she practiced since they inflicted suffering on others. As for Saint Urbain, he is not 100% wrong about the dangers of the Soul Arts. After all, the proliferation of the Soul Arts is what caused the entire mess. However, at this point, killing practitioners of the Soul Arts is like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. The ship is already sinking, and small actions like that won't heal the massive gash that's taking in thousands of gallons of water. At this point, killing the Archdemons is the only way to stop this mess, and killing the remaining sane practicioners of the soul arts is the same as depriving yourself of of a powerful weapon that could be used to attain that goal.

[@dylanschmeichel2008]

I just realized the heart of Latria somewhat resembles the synthetic behelit Ganishka uses in berserk to create the Daka, as in they both utilize human bodies to then spit out demonic abominations to serve a higher power, i.e. the old monk or in berserk the apostle Ganishka himself. Just an interesting resemblance.

[@PandemicalShade]

Yes, Berserk is once again the original and undeniable reference here. Praised be Miura.

[@darthskarr8975]

It may possibly be a double reference though. On one hand, the obvious Berserk reference. On the other hand; Lovecraft's "Lord of the Woods" (because I ain't using the other name in KZbin's comment's section) whom would consume creatures and humans and reborn them as horrible monsters called the Thousand Young. Then there's the old sage in his yellow cloak; literally the King in Yellow and his cult - also from Lovecraft's work.

[@Some-person-dot-dot-dot]

@@darthskarr8975 Sounds about right. I feel this is more likely a Lovecraft reference then a Berserk one.

[@WickedWicka]

@@darthskarr8975 lol wow, you couldn't have gotten that more wrong. It's "The black goat of the woods with a thousand young", and Lovecraft didn't create the King in Yellow, Robert W. Chambers did.

[@darthskarr8975]

@@WickedWicka I'll give you the part about Robert W. Chambers. I didn't know that. However, "Lord of the Woods" is one of the other names Lovecraft himself gave to the Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young. I purposely used Lord of the Woods instead of the Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young because saying the Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young takes longer than one of the other names. I would have used the correct name, but KZbin would probably not like that I do so I used the shortest of the other names.

[@JustDaZack]

Prepare to Cry is such an awesome series.

[@ekroizm]

Is it?

[@nickflippy7549]

vaatividya best DS lore content creator dont change my mind

[@technogerbil1018]

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[@gattsu4683]

Yes

[@youarecorrectandiamwrong.8646]

@@ekroizm yea

[@greathorn]

I always forget just how compelling and complete the lore of Demon’s Souls really was. None of this information is vital to playing the story, but it’s in there anyhow. So good.

[@Levitz9]

"PLEASE! HELP ME! AWOOOOOGH!" This man is shitting himself to death, someone save him

[@johnpayne5590]

Krakatoa. *Unholy fart noises*

[@Zerokin]

Floppyfeet has to keep floppin' Or everyone else starts droppin'

[@dylanmalone14]

Latria is something straight out of one of HP Lovecraft's stories The monstrosities, the hunt for forbidden knowledge, the old king in yellow cloth, all sounds like something he would had written himself

[@fernandosantello3803]

I remember playing the Ramake the day my PS5 arrived. I worked the entire day so I just got to play at night, but luckily it was a Friday. Me, at my living room, the world around me dead silent, alone, at 2 AM playing through Latria. The immersion was absurd. One of my favorite gaming moments ever

[@someguyshere6968]

Mandatory comment "Lady Maria Prepare To Cry when?" Great Vidya work as always. Thank You

[@nathanfrandon2798]

When Old Man Limit releases his miracle build video

[@jarrarwinks8470]

@Nathan Frandon. That will be when Todd stops rerererererererererererererererereleasing Skyrim

[@henrikbgh7221]

@@jarrarwinks8470 all of that just works

[@LieseFury]

vaati will forget bloodborne, ds3, and demon's souls exist as soon as elden ring releases. he didn't make any bloodborne prepare to cry videos in the many years since the last game in the series released, so it's very unlikely that he'll return to the most interesting game fromsoft has ever made.

[@jarrarwinks8470]

@@LieseFury Hopefully he will make another soon. Also, its hopefully not going to be the most interesting for long.

[@AssailantLF]

fun fact: the giant heart thing in Latria is very clearly based on something similar in Berserk. However, in Berserk it's not a heart, but a giant demonic *womb*, which kind of makes more sense given that it spawns monsters.

[@strychen]

I'm saddened by the lack of Demon's Souls content on KZbin with the remake being out. I'm having a blast building blue and red toons. So glad to be back in Boltaria!

[@MrNasexD]

Probably because of the lack of PS5s lol

[@strychen]

@@MrNasexD yeah, but all the Souls KZbinrs have their consoles.

[@bungiecrimes7247]

Tf does a blast of red and blue toons mean?

[@strychen]

@@bungiecrimes7247 it means im having fun (a blast) building co op and invader (blue and red) toons (characters) because there's still plenty players to help/invade.

[@madbrosheo1514]

Demon’s Souls (ps3) was the last Soulsborne game I played, but Latria stood out among the rest. When I saw the seemingly bottomless pit, and then went down the elevator and found that it actually wasn’t bottomless, it blew my mind.

[@artorias1172]

Man, I really wish I can play this game and experience everything first hand, sad that it's been almost a year since the remake came out and I still can't even play it

[@laworder6637]

It must be tuff to see something you can’t play... on the other hand I played it and got the platinum in new game+

[@yungpp843]

@@laworder6637 why you gotta rub it in 😭

[@Vergil14]

Hopefully the consoles become more available and scalpers can get wrecked.

[@placentapolenta]

The only reason I was able to play it is because I lucked out and got an invite from Playstation to order a PS5. They sell them at a loss so they're probably desperate to put them in the hands of actual consumers. Hopefully you can get one soon, scalpers suck!

[@avdima5000]

Well, RPCS3 is still a thing More powerful than ever Demon's souls runs full 60fps and healthy

[@douglatins]

The detail you show these games have make just gasp in awe in their majesty

[@AtelDrone44]

I always love these types of stories in context for these games. "Ah yes we suffered for generations at the hands of this monster/person who had plans beyond our wildest nightmares and all that was put to rest when some dude just walked up and killed them out of nowhere. Didnt even do it for noble reasons. The boss was just blocking the door the dude needed to go through."

[@enderplayz_5654]

This, IMO was probably one of the most disturbing places in the soulsborne series

[@CazaliEiben]

In my opinion, DkS3's Irithyll Dungeon and Bloodborne's Research Hall take the top spots though.

[@kuewinger4206]

@@CazaliEiben how is irythill dungeon in any way shape or Form above Latria

[@darthskarr8975]

Probably because Latria is the most overtly Lovecraftian Horror inspired area in Soulsborne.

[@CazaliEiben]

@@kuewinger4206 Different people feel different things and thus shape different opinions. To me, Latria simply didn't feel quite as disturbing as the dungeon.

[@blankinblack13]

@@darthskarr8975 eh, i think nightmare healing church and fishing hamlet would be the most overtly inspired lovecraftian areas in soulsborne game by a landslide compared to this.

[@Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarves]

My favourite area in my favourite Soulsborne? You've a heart of gold, Vaati.

[@spencerfelt2093]

You’re crazy! That area is horrendous, other than the poison swamp, the tower is the worst area in the game.

[@captaindonut5240]

Dont let them take it from you

[@Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarves]

@@spencerfelt2093 That's why I love it. The sheer despair and horror the first time you set foot in Latria, to ascending the tower and seeing that horrifying scene unfold before you. The blood swamp, the manipedes, the huge throbbing heart being held up by chains. If you hadn't already gone hollow from the horrors of the two previous archstones, Latria is when the true nature of the game starts revealing itself. Demon's Souls holds a special place in my heart, despite the jank and despite the shitty parts of certain areas (like the swamp, there's literal shit raining down and you can't roll when you traverse it, making it more dangerous than any future swamp levels made by Fromsoft) Even with BluePoints excellent remake, there's still some of the soul from the original that cannot be recreated. Latria is lit up and you can see even more of the horrifying details on the denizens you encounter. The Manipedes look outright tortured in their facial expressions, yet it's the PS3 version I love the most.

[@jarrarwinks8470]

Not as good as Elden Ring swamp that shows up in new leaked footage.

[@spencerfelt2093]

@@jarrarwinks8470 haven’t seen it yet 🤷‍♂️ besides you can’t critique the misery of a games swamp that hasn’t released yet 😂

[@cliftonsargent1572]

Dam the candle Maiden getting her head stomped was hard to watch…..I’ve never played any of these games but your videos made me a fan. I’ve watched every one of your videos and know the lore BUT never played a sec of this franchise!! Goes to show how entertaining you and squilla kills are

[@Tasorius]

And the way Freke said "kill her" at the same time made me see that he is one of the worst villains in the series. Can't wait to execute him the next time I see him.

[@cloudbloom]

The atmosphere of Latria when I first played the original gave me the creeps. Fantastic game design

[@STARRBUZZ]

I ain't going to lie... I love watching your content when the season starts to get cooler out there!

[@stephenhermann-mtb1681]

SAME I NATURALY GHRAVITATE BACK TOI DARK SOULS WHEN ITS WINTER sorry caps

[@mocha5742]

Latria’s lore is some of the best in the franchise in my opinion. This video only solidified that fact in my mind

[@AlbertusSalvatierra]

Tbh, I would like to see a deep dive into the leaders as depicted on the Arch stones.

[@FubblerCo.]

Omg that would be super cool

[@thecandlemaker1329]

You're going to be diving in a puddle because most of these leaders have no lore.

[@DynoSkrimisher]

I like how "Please...! Help me!" is Rydell being chill. but in the remake, I _love_ how he urgently screams "PLEEEEEEASE!!! HEELLP MEEEEE"! as he's nearing the state of a Black Phantom.

[@rodolphofreire8311]

Latria is a masterpiece, I remember the first time I’ve arrived in latria in 2008 DeS ps3 and have contact with those cthulhians guards and at some point listen the screams asking for help. Imo latria in original is more horrifying than ps5 version, but probably this perception is due the nostalgia

[@jo_naash]

definitely not due to nostalgia, the remake version is way more bright and fairytale-like imo. plus the voice acting seemed way more sinister in the original. I'm saying this as someone who has played the original back to back with the remake, so no nostalgia here

[@MarkHogan994]

It's definitely not nostalgia. The atmosphere in the original absolutely was different, and if you found it more horrifying, that's completely fair. I don't know if I personally found the original atmosphere more horrifying exactly, but I did find it more unique and unsettling in a way. I think sound effects are a big apart of it. Bluepoint's sound effects are great and very crisp, but the original's sound effects in Latria were more atmospheric imo.

[@MarkHogan994]

@Mexican Joker No it's not. There are several legitimate differences between the remake and the original, and it's 100% fair to say you liked something better in one or the other, or that you thought one version was more horrifying than the other. The two games have stylistic differences. Personal taste is not "nostalgia". Some people like aspects of the original more, get over it.

[@MarkHogan994]

@Mexican Joker Stop dismissing other people's preferences as nostalgia. I could very well do the same and say your opinion is recency bias. But that wouldn't be fair, now would it ? I played the original very recently so there was zero nostalgia for me. It was just legitimately stylistically different from the remake, and more atmospheric imo. The remake is still awesome but not every opinion you don't like is "nostalgia".

[@44gouranga]

@@MarkHogan994 I agree. Lord Rydell's screams sounded a lot creepier, louder and more in pain, which really disappointed me in the remake.

[@SpencerKerr]

Vaati, you're the man. Hundreds of hours of content that's interesting, helping dozens of play throughs. I hope your little one is well. You're the man, bruh.

[@snowhawkthorne630]

When I first reached Upper Latria it gave me true vertigo. I genuinely felt like I had to keep my balance while fighting on those bridges. I love the variety in this area and it’s probably had the greatest impact on me.

[@aboodyabdulqadir5487]

Love how demon's souls is still getting the attention it deserves

[@bobjim245]

That "please help me" confused me for so long during my first playthrough... I spent longer than I should of getting lost looking for the guy who shouted at me... love latrias astetic though so dark and oppressive

[@TLOUDay]

How lucky!! The day i’m replaying Demon’s Souls my man Vatii uploaded a related video Keep up the good work mate ☺️👍🏼

[@TheTsukuyomiLight]

"Take the old ones souls for yourself, you will gain the power of a king..." Or at least enough souls for two or three stat points for NG+. Tomato tomato.

[@BorrisChan]

We need more of these!! Please cover the other archstone areas

[@vokunvith1578]

The Tower Of Latria always had such a unique & fascinating atmosphere, more so then any other location in the soul's series.

[@maxmizera3539]

I’ve been thinking on this interesting lore connection I found between dark souls 1 and 3 relating to the knights of Gwyn. I’ve had it on my mind for a while and wanted to find a place to bring it up, and I suppose this wouldn’t be a bad place. Plus, I really haven’t noticed anyone pointing out this connection, so I feel like it’s pretty unnoticed. So if anyone’s interested in my rambling, here it is: As many of you should know, there are rings that represent each of the 4 knights of Gwyn. Hornet ring for Ciaran (increases backstab damage), Hawk ring for Gough (increases travel distance of arrows), Leo ring for Ornstein (strengthens thrust weapon counter attacks), and the Wolf ring for Artorias (increases poise). They can all be found in dark souls 3, and I feel their placements are rather symbolic. Let’s start with the simple one, the Wolf ring. You get it by reaching rank 2 in the Watchdog of Farron covenant. It’s already clear as day that this covenant and the Abyss Watchers are related to him, so this one is the easiest connection to make. Plain and simple, so moving on. The Hawk ring was an interesting one that I glazed over a lot. You get it by killing the archer giant in the Undead Settlement, or waiting until later in the game for him to die of natural causes. The symbolism is actually really clear here. I mean, a giant who’s also a really good archer? That is already a slight reference to Gough, and the fact this NPC is the one who drops his ring is just another big connection to him. I find it really cool to be honest. Such a fitting reference to the great archer himself. Now we come to the references that are likely much harder to see for some. The Hornet ring is within the Untended Graves, just outside the dark version of Firelink Shrine. At first its location seems meaningless, but the best reason I found is due to the exact placement of it and the conditions for making it appear. It is in front of a grave with a Farron Greatsword leaning against it. This is the same grave where we find Hawkwood occasionally praying at in the normal Firelink Shrine. Not only that, but the ring won’t show up there if you haven’t killed the Abyss Watchers yet. This is much like how you meet her in the original dark souls, as she shows up in Artorias’s arena after he is killed, beside a tiny grave that could be inferred to be his. The fact the ring shows up here after killing the Abyss Watchers, a boss that is already very related to Artorias, is just a clear reference to her. And finally, the Leo ring is found in Irithyll, found inside a chest in the room with the Silver Knights. What made the symbolism hit me was looking at the other 2 chests beside it. One holds Smoughs hammer, the other holds a Divine Blessing. This is most likely meant to reference the fact that Ornstein and Smough worked side by side in the original dark souls, so these 2 items being put side by side has to be intentional. The Divine Blessing could also symbolize Gwynevere, who the two guarded. Like, I strongly believe in the intentional close together placements of these items. It’s such a clear connection. For an added bonus about references to Ornstein in dark souls 3, you find his armor and weapon in Archdragon Peak, in the big room accessed after defeating the Nameless King. This plays into the theory that Ornstein followed the Nameless King, who is also believed to be the firstborn of Gwyn, in his path of siding with the dragons rather than killing them, which is also supporting the fact that the Ornstein you fight in dark souls 1 is just an illusion of him, the real having left his post long ago. These were all the best connections I could come up with. It’s all no mere coincidence, the placements are actually very clever and are subtle references to these great knights. If you read all of that, I really appreciate it. This is a detail I just suddenly noticed one day, and I felt compelled to bring it up somewhere. I love these games dearly, and enjoy how we can find out new things even now. Do tell me what you think of this whole thing.

[@REVOLVERE]

This is some next level production and editing. Just wow!

[@Azubjourni]

Facts

[@Bobbywhite98]

Gods, the way he doesn't just stomp on her head, but twists too. Most evil ending, betraying the waifu

[@Liam-pi9vi]

Yeah I actually flinched. I have never played demon souls I saw that ending cut scene in the original version, and this version, with its enhanced detail, makes it all the more horrifying.

[@stupidanon5941]

You heard Freke; that's the good ending.

[@JurzGarz]

@Stupid Anon: Freke is pretty clearly obsessed with gaining power and knowledge at any price. If he thinks it’s right, it’s probably wrong.

[@stupidanon5941]

@@JurzGarz "Freke is pretty clearly obsessed with gaining power and knowledge at any price." Sucks for him that all that power is mine now.

[@JurzGarz]

@@stupidanon5941 Nah, Allant shows the inevitable fate of all those who try to gain power through collaboration with demons. In the end, you lose everything, even your own soul.

[@ironclad2355]

Finally! A return to form in your format! I like the newer stuff like the 15 things or the long format videos telling the whole story but I feel this format is why I really loved your early work and why I subscribed. It tells the story in more depth for each area and it doesn’t overburden you with everything either.

[@saeyabor]

5:02 "Among the noble researches, there was... *an elderly man, who went too far.* His obsession with souls crossed the line, and he likely even dabbled in human experimentation..." Uh-oh, here comes every problem in Warcraft, 40k, and all of FromSoft's worlds.

[@magicfoogieA]

This is the first Demon Souls video I've watched from Vaati after finally getting a PS5 and playing through the game, and it makes his analysis so much more immersive. I hope everyone can grab a PS5 and play this game soon, What a perfect spooky Halloween entry too. I almost can't describe how creeped out I was by this place but also drawn in to exploring it.

[@jarrarwinks8470]

Ha, you think this is spooky? I’m not scared- Guy who peed himself watching soulsborne lore,

[@MrMetalhorse]

I had to go to New game plus in real life to collect the coins needed for the ps5 and of course find the secret store behind an illusory wall to buy it but I played this masterpiece. Worth it. Latria had A T M O S P H E R E

[@miguelromero1163]

Honestly Latria has been always my favourite zone in any fromsoft game. I just love the ambientance, so horrific, so unsettling..

[@gregorythatchmond4183]

The Prison of Hope is my favorite location in all of Dark Souls. As tragic as it is diabolical. That haunting song sang by the noblewoman and those slow sauntering squidwards that can kill you in one attack. Its surreal.

[@doc_atbash]

Just great to hear Vaati's voice. Thanks for the lore!

[@newdivide9882]

Absolutely ecstatic to see a video from you about this place, Vaati. Latria has stood out to me as probably the most atmospheric place in any game I’ve ever played since I originally played Demon’s Souls on the PS3. I’ve yet to see horror done better, even in a horror game

[@JeanMcFly]

Quality content as always Vaati. Just finished Demon Souls and came straight to your channel to get into the Lore even more! Keep up the good work!

[@thecandlemaker1329]

The most important question wasn't answered: did the Queen really have four arms before she was replaced with Fool's Idol?

[@TheAnomaly00]

The deepest lore

[@aidenmclaughlin1076]

Always down for more Demon’s Souls lore!

[@michaeldelcastillo7211]

I always look forward to the next installment of Prepare to Cry. Your voice is easy to listen to and is a nice thing to have playing in the background as I work

[@killgorn555]

I have listened to your prepare to cry series since I started playing the original Demon's Souls. Thank you for continuing this series.

[@Obversechaos]

Great video, as always. There's just one thing I was wondering: what exactly is the ball-like demon that shoots lasers? Is there a story behind it?

[@zephyrmeridian9398]

One of the byproducts of human expirimentation. The chimera that are the Maneaters, the human faced prisoner centipedes, and the giant ball of conjoined arms and flesh of former prisoners.

[@Obversechaos]

@@zephyrmeridian9398 Oh. Thank you.

[@cronid9623]

Absolutely loved Latria, it was like a new area in Bloodborne. Amazing atmosphere and creepy enemy designs. The only disappointing thing for me was the main boss, I was expecting something more than the one we got.

[@WarMasterX6]

I find all your videos so engaging and relaxing. The Souls games lore and the passion behind them just keeps me going.

[@bonarldsburritosbobtimer962]

Im glad he did a video on this place, latria is my favorite lore wise area in demon souls

[@telefonbarmann4514]

seeing your captures, the remake looks so freaking awesome. Bluepoint really delivered here.

[@bronzeliver6735]

This community is gonna be revived in January

[@maxwellcowley1900]

February now...

[@AlexDeSart1130]

I was so glad to see this video get uploaded! I was afraid after the Elden Ring news started flowing, that these Demon Souls vids would stop… I absolutely love listening to these before running D&D, super helpful to get my creative juices flowing! Keep up the great work 😄

[@IHEARTBATSXD]

This has to be one of your best videos yet, your content only gets better and better as you go on. Keep up the great stuff 👍

[@KingGargantuas]

A lore video behind my second favorite archstone behind Boletaria Palace? I'm more than prepared to cry!

[@NouhousFilms]

God, this game looks so good.

[@jerichostevens2711]

too bad we can play it.

[@silvertongue8104]

I always look forward to your lore videos and those on the demon’s souls remake are incredible, please continue to make these amazing videos as I cannot imagine life without hearing the fascinating lore of this world brought to life by your calm yet enrapturing voice that paired with the right music sets a tone that allows me to imagine the world forming around me As I journey through the fog

[@antersouls7053]

I could almost perceive the passion you gave in making this video. Thank you very much for sharing such knowledge with the community.

[@rhymenoceros3303]

Everyone, stop what you're doing Vaati has posted!

[@theeldenpost]

Latria is absolutely gorgeous.

[@bravokevin8473]

As always, incredible level of depth and storytelling. Thank you.

[@ColorAgent]

Great vid! Helped me make a lot more sense of all the things and clues I’ve seen/heard of in and around Latria. More please!!

[@CustardCream515]

I've still never done the evil ending in Demon's Souls. I replay it all the time but I cannot bear the cutscene where you stamp on her head.

[@laworder6637]

I know it’s hard but STOP SIMPING

[@mrbobert6312]

I've done it in DS3 and in Demon's Souls, but it was only for the different endings. Still felt like shit for it though 😂

[@roybobxiv8996]

Shows you're not a hollow npc irl.

[@camel3058]

One minor question I still had, was the Queen that followed Allant’s lead, in terms of re-embracing the soul arts, the same one that used the soul arts before the first scourge and was given an arch stone, or is she a descendent of that original Queen, much like Allant XII and the ambitious King who was given an Archstone (Allant I presumedly)

[@JurzGarz]

I’d assume she’s a descendant, but I think it’s also plausible, given her vast magical power, that she was some sort of immortal demigod.

[@PhobosTheWicked]

Vaati i waited for the moment you would make more videos of demon souls’ lore for so long! Thanks

[@mickeycee8559]

Dude your videos somehow always make me want to replay the game. And I usually do. Still finishing up sekiro for the 10th time after just watching your lore videos again. You have serious talent man I love your content and ability to tell a story. Keep it up! Can’t freaking wait for Elden ring and your new lore videos. Oh and the game too

[@serjofcinder8925]

Surprised it's not prepare to cry lady Maria. I think i remember vaati saying it's coming a few episodes ago. Or was a few years ago? Not sure

[@nathan.w4981]

Do you ever think dark souls will get a remake like demon souls? Also I never realized how detailed a story this area actually had.

[@davidhong1934]

There was a remake, but we don't talk about that one

[@varsoonhks3211]

What, one that fails to convey the art direction and atmosphere of the original? So long as greed exists, surely.

[@nathan.w4981]

@@varsoonhks3211 That is a possibility but after the demon souls remake I think they could manage to make a good one

[@patrickWWW]

thank you for the upload vaati!

[@Reemus1878]

I see you've been busy during your lockdown sir! Thank you for your content! it always makes my day!

[@josetomascamposrobledano4618]

Latria, better known as the land of 2008 AI and Tentacle Hentai

[@SickandTide]

Me : *Frees Yurt* Yurt: 👀 Thanks bro… your people will appreciate it

[@thatguyzorv6650]

Thank you so much for this. Amazing 18th birthday present. Thank you for finally doing yet more demons souls, even though it's an old one.

[@mustachefrog1916]

Just damn Vaati. The quality of this video was amazing.

[@xparana]

My favorite archstone in Demon's Souls! All hail Queen Latria!

[@literallyaghosttpoc]

Yes!! New Vaati video, perfect timing for work!

[@NotMyFormerSelf]

Your videos are just top notch. Love your voice, love the storytelling, this is lore served on a silver tablet!

[@BlazeStorm]

Oh my god how did I miss this all during my playthroughs? Latria makes so much more sense now, it always felt so random. Thank you, this is exactly the type of content I hoped for!

[@TheSpawnfan]

Because, in Souls tradition the lore is spread everywhere and full of gaps you have to fill through deduction.

[@___._]

Been looking forward to a breakdown of the hell that is Latria for a while! Thanks for that Vaati!

[@sinistreschlaubose2]

Lel, this lore almost seems like it was designed to be a diss on America. Pretty nice video Vaati!

[@marqueamore8467]

Everything about this game is absolutely breathtaking from the story to the graphics to the music.

[@darkly77]

YESSS! More Demons Souls videos please, it's gonna be a long time before I can play it and is the world I'm most interested in

[@Consumstra]

Possibly the spookiest place in Demon's Souls. Especially with the music and screams of the prisoners.

[@jakeszig]

I can’t wait to see how the political intrigue will be in elden ring. Especially with George R R Martin writing.

[@syrusalder7795]

Its been a while since we've gotten one of these videos, and man has the wait been worth it. Honestly can't decide which im looking forward to more: Elden Ring, or Vaati's lore videos for it

[@Randallsilver]

Definitely my favourite stage in this game. The atmosphere, the sounds, the architecture,... love it

[@My2cents.]

One doesn’t experience self-transcendence, the illusion of self only dissipates. 🎈

[@ProfDriftwood]

True Story: Steve Jobs was diagnosed with the only kind of pancreatic cancer that was treatable, and elected to try to handle it by eating lots of fruit. He wasn't a genius, that's for sure.

[@ThatCuriousArtist]

I really want you to record a whole audio book! Your voice and accent is so soothing and pleasant.

[@MrMonstermusik]

Nice to see you making more souls videos look forward to more :)