Elden Ring Lore Summary - Before the Shadow Of The Erdtree

[@DeRegelaar]

I platinumed this game, watched vaatis video about the lore and now i watched this. This lore still is a mystery to me. Its so weird.

[@roud4754]

Thank you so much. The narrator is one of my favorite in all times. From kings and general to here. I'm in syria I wish I could donate something to let you guys grow but I can't. Wish you the best

[@persontaco1102]

Hey man god bless you and your family ❤

[@roud4754]

@@persontaco1102 thank you so much. Same wishes towards you and your family

[@jakewu8268]

Oh boi I did not expect Elden Ring lore to pop up in the channel! Amazing!

[@cgt3704]

Now this is one video i didnt expect to be made, but im glad it was. May the Greater Will bless you, W&W

[@SpanishDio]

I KNEW YOU LOVED FROM SOFTWARE!!!! I really hope this series continues, seeing the history of the lands between in real time it's just amazing, I really really appreaciate your work

[@mariuss1590]

Small corection, Godrick was not a son of Godfrey, but a more distant relative, possible a grandchild

[@moviebad109]

Idk where I read it, but I think he's implied to be the son of Godwyn. So Godfrey would be his Grandfather if that were the case. He IS a demigod, so he had to come directly from Marika's line realistically. Either through Godfrey and Marika or Marika/Radagon and Renalla.

[@Doommarine-sr8y]

@@moviebad109 I’m sorry to sound like that “well actually” kind of guy, but in the game it is stated that Godrick is of the golden lineage and the golden lineage is stated to be the bloodline born from the union of Godfrey and Marika.

[@moviebad109]

@@Doommarine-sr8y it can be interpreted both ways honestly. I don’t mind at all, I love this about from soft lore. I could swear he’s referred to as a “descendant” of Godfrey, which can be inferred to mean he’s not a direct descendant considering how some people refer to him as a “distant” relation. And it specifically only ever says he’s “of the golden lineage” which could also be interpreted as being an offspring of Godrefy’s offspring. He’s also referred to as having “diluted” blood ties to the golden lineage, so who knows what that actually means. It could also explain why part of Godwyn’s Corpse is below stormveil castle in the form of deathroot. I took it to mean Godwyn has some connection to the place, and by extension, Godrick. Who knows what’s actually correct though; George RR Martin or Miyazaki alone could probably answer the question. lol

[@dillonbruyer5564]

🤓☝🏻

[@SarcasticSloth69]

@@moviebad109 Finger Reader Enia (the lady sitting next to your 2 fingers) literally says this after you gain access to the Roundtable and defeating Godrick: "The demigods are each and all the direct offspring of Queen Marika. Godrick the Grafted was but a distant relation... The runt of the litter, his divine blood sorely diluted." He can't be a "direct" son of Godwyn. Otherwise the rest of Marika's family wouldn't see Godrick as the "runt of the litter" and his divine blood is apparently "sorely dilluted". His blood shouldn't be diluted at all if he trully was a direct descendent

[@mariuss1590]

Now you have to do an entire series on Elden Ring lore or Imma riot

[@Peeoto]

U’re gonna rito?

[@ericturner5408]

Berserk lore!!! Elden rings inspiration!!!! Plz already love your videos!!!! Keep it up!!

[@LunarRegicide]

A full lore rundown for Elden Ring would be hype.

[@gabrieltkacz6754]

Two corrections: Godrick was not the son of Godfrey and Marika, but was further down the line of their lineage. And the Gloam Eyed Queen was not chosen by the same Two Fingers that chose Marika, but by her own Two Fingers

[@Stanthemilkman]

I have fingers

[@gabrieltkacz6754]

@@Stanthemilkman congrats?

[@to2866]

I played through this game without ever really getting entrenched in the lore. I always found trying to piece together souls games lore as tedious. It's great to have a basic explainer instead of relying on cryptic tidbits from the game itself.

[@VLarraechea]

Veeeery nice. I hadn’t expected Elden Ring lore from you guys. Great timing, too.

[@95ellington]

Yoooooo!!!! This sick!!! Im gonna watch this on the big TV downstairs instead of on my phone !!!!!

[@amampathak]

amazing, more elden ring lore would be amazing.

[@jandeiification]

thou some need for revisions... But my God... With Wizards and Warrior narrating the Eldenring... It somewhat elevated the game... to a status of Mythology. Thank you Wizards and Warriors... Now the DLC is out... The real reason why the Northern Army (Malenia/Miquella) marched south to meet Radahn is now unveiled.

[@korndud]

as someone who doesn't know anything about elden ring lore, this was confusing af and i had no idea what you were talking about.

[@hannibalsmyth6779]

Please do more videos on Elden Ring

[@julesknight1511]

Elden Ring mythology is the most unique among all fantasy - of which all can trace their origin back to Tolkien's work. George RR Martin and Miyazaki broke the fantasy mold in a way I've never seen from anything in D&D, book, video game, or comic book. It's semi based on religion and mythology of the real world (from Norse to Christian) with everything from armor to architecture being derived from actual history, and yet retains its own stark individuality throughout

[@ziyadpepe6291]

This is one of the great crossovers ever, kings and generals and elden ring 😭

[@96moliveira]

This was amazing Very good art style Please… i need more 😂😂😂

[@lazy_nyt]

Radahn probably inspired from Takeda Shingen and his epic rivalry with Uesugi Kenshin in which both were regarded as equal with nobody came out on top to the end. Unmistakable flowing mane behind helmet portrayal, honorable gestures shown to enemy and mastery in own styles but can't beat each other.. immediately reminds me of Shingen. Also read somewhere about the term God of War in japanese version and that's literally the title Kenshin also known as (although here associated with opposite side) for his religious afflictions. Just my guess only. Quite sure of it myself but up to you.

[@michaelwale9933]

I'd love to see a berserk lore. I know Elden Rings is heavily influenced by berserk. Since I picked it up a year ago I can not get enough.

[@Creeper2k4]

This Channel > Vaati any day of the week.

[@jacksonthomas1851]

This is incredible

[@cycla]

16:07 why was Godfrey banished by Marika? what's the reason for this?

[@AlexAre0]

Art is chef's kiss 🤌

[@benadrylcumbersplatch6448]

Very good summary... just a shame our collective understanding of the lore has been shattered worse than the Elden Ring itself by the DLC 😂 Really looking forward to that video whenever you get around to it .

[@persontaco1102]

Just thinking about studying the lore than what do you know here it is 😂 Thanks 👍

[@oriffel]

awesome! finally something different

[@Nugeorge]

A small correction: the ancient dragons didn't rule from Farum Azula -- the original location was in Caelid (you can see the Farum greatbridge which exists there now) and near the end of the ancient dragon empire Placidusaxx most likely fled from that location, using his time-storm to preserve the remains of his empire (and his life) and traveled to the current location.

[@paulsh2071]

Loved the video hope you guys plan to make more elden ring related videos!

[@669Malo]

Together we will devour this very video!

[@davidreynolds1604]

Elder scrolls! Elder scrolls! Great stuff btw

[@federicoaries6061]

incredible work

[@TihonTheDED]

BANGER!!!

[@justinvanheerde4338]

Wow very very good

[@jack-dn2uk]

Finally good video I am happy seeing lore about elden ring I hope video about dark soul or bloodborne explains lore and story about the world 👍

[@musicaccount7116]

Witht the DLC out, its about time to pick up Elden Ring again, lvl 136 2nd playthroug here i come!

[@gariktate8183]

This video was not made for someone who didn't play the games. I haven't played, but I was hoping to get a good introduction to the lore.

[@hanifloka130]

In addition to the two corrections posted by the other 2 commenters below, I'd like to add a third: Rennala gifted Lord Radagon with what is likely a regular Moonlight Greatsword, which would later be reforged into the Golden Order Greatsword by Radagon himself as stated by the item description: "Telltale signs betray that this was once the greatsword bequeathed to him by his first wife, Rennala." So, the Amber Egg is likely the only thing Radagon ever gifted to Rennala.

[@lmao7177]

Damn that Marika is fine

[@lazy_lefty]

Is the fell god also the source of the frenzied flame?

[@SHDUStudios]

I’ve never played Elden Ring… or any Soulsborne game actually. But this just sounds f-ing insane.

[@jonbaxter2254]

I want an anime short of Finlay's journey with Malenia's body.

[@daemonblackfyre3238]

Dark Soul's present Game of Thrones 😂😂😂😂 Marika - Aegon Godfrey - Visenya Radagon - Rhaenys

[@PurpleWarlock]

Suggestion for a video: Half-Life! I played Half-Life a few years ago. So you play a scientist, dimensions cross and you have to shoot aliens and special forces. But don't know that what the plot was about. :/

[@jamessargent6689]

This can go far, the battle of calid, seige of Lyndell or Mount Gelmire, The war agains the Gloam Eyed Queen or Godrifcks Crusade.

[@komm6668]

Well, thou art of passing skill.

[@marvinellis7221]

No idea about Elden Ring lore but it is not DIS Star Wars so it gets a shot.

[@Skillet1O1]

The disparity between how good and how bad DisSW is wild. Like anything Dave Filoni is associated with is usually good as a baseline, then you have everything else and it's so sooooo bad.

[@barppoots4378]

This lore seems kind of convoluted.

[@boid9761]

You forgot to include Messmer who is very well established to be a relative of Malenia and Miquella

[@justino4567]

4th battle of Yeltsin's star, or 1st battle of Hancock!

[@TheRavenLord1]

For Ranni the Witch!

[@TheScotian82]

Ah yes, Lord of the Skyrim.

[@TheTeddyGuy28]

Love the video, hate that you pronounce names like Miquella and Rykard as though you never played the game lol.

[@oberstul1941]

Someone please analyse this lore and find out what was the contribution of GRRM. Cheers!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love your lore videos! More ASOIAF please with House of the Dragon beign back🐲🐲🐲🐲

[@jonbaxter2254]

Such an excellent summary and beautiful artwork.

[@jeppebirkebk3492]

2 issues with this whole vid: - 1): It takes things very literally. This MAY be what transpired, as that is pretty much what is explained in the direct interpretations of items, but I find that a lot of the "facts" stated here are based on assumptions. It's a good general timeline, but it butchers many details that's still up for debate. - 2): Seems like the speaker has no idea on how to pronounce any of the names hinting that they likely have never played the game and does not really know what they're talking about. That's just my assumption however, but this underlines the first issue as well. Thanks for the video however!! You guys did a nice job to sum up the story!

[@ziyadpepe6291]

Oooooh boy!!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@TheFruitofTruth]

Wouldn’t say Malenia and Radahn were equal as Radahn was about to defeat Malenia who was struggling to keep up with him she released her scarlet rot to beat him seeing no other choice resulting in her pretty much nuking the area

[@Dreaming05Man]

Your Melina impression in the beginning of the video is pretty great! Seeing FromSoft characters with normal, human-like proportions is wild, though.

[@amiirezashojaee5291]

Very Nice. When will you continue First law and do you have any plans for Malazan and Black company? 🥺

[@Wisteria_9]

YESSS FINALLY

[@NCWV13]

Oh yes a lore that will dump your brain into a blender

[@dudeboydudeboy-zj8kd]

Lore on Dark Souls please

[@95ellington]

@VaatiVidya you got some serious competition here!!!!😂

[@CrossMax122]

RISE, TARNISHED.

[@Poisonedblade]

There's a lot going on here.

[@Ridikis]

Thank you for this video, I wanna watch more Elden Ring lore vids but VaatiVidya's mega forced whisper deep voice makes my bones hurt more than Season 1 of the US 'The Office'.

[@Hølløwguy-f7q]

Just imagine if elden ring had an rts

[@lordmiow]

After that, I'll choose frenzied flames ending and cleanse this world of sin and suffering. Tadaaaa

[@asahel980]

Godrick is only a relative of Hoarah Loux not a Demigod, why is it so many it seems didnt know that., Also Radahn went to Selia to study gravity magic so he can ride his horse. Also the mispronunciations of names are just so suspiciously prevalent in many videos and other channels , which makes me believe its on purpose, because that what most people do correction and so write comments and writting comments must be somewhat helps in the algorithim to boost the channel's subscribers or views.

[@jamessargent6689]

Love your enthusiasm, dont shame people who can pronounce stuff, just happeneds sometimes.

[@burtreynolds8030]

There’s thousands of languages, people are going to pronounce things differently, I’m sure you don’t find a problem with all mainland Chinese people having trouble pronouncing English words

[@asahel980]

I dont know if you both dont have common sense ot just you know, they made some research about it and by that have watched some videos so they know the names proper pronunciation and theres 50/50 chance that the staff played the game. so mistakes that was not corrected for a very long time eventhough its been pointed out by many, its likely its on purpose and if you need help to understand: if someone said thats wrong and repeat it again for not being thorough in the next video. and im sure like I said its not just this video there are like everywhere mispronouncing names and inaccurate informations not just this channel. and yes commenting does improve algorithim , its always follow the money.

[@davisiotta489]

Godrick was indeed a demigod, I don't know where you got that he is only related to hoarah loux, he is from the golden lineage, this means that he is a descendant of Marika and Godfrey, the game mentions that he has diluted divine blood after all

[@dt3008]

⁠@@jamessargent6689 This isn’t a conversation, it’s an edited video. That they do research for. Also, the names are pronounced for them in the game. Mohg and Ranni have phonetically correct names, and yet they are mispronounced.

[@JohnnyElRed]

Typical of a Soulsborne game. The lore is so obscure, that a lot of it has to be explained based on informed speculations.

[@burtreynolds8030]

That’s what makes it great, don’t waste time trying to explain, just enjoy the unknown and use your imaginatiom

[@julesknight1511]

As with real history not every single detail reveales itself - what outsiders don't understand is that is part the charm, to discover the answers one has to delve deep. Like the games combat it's not for everyone but for those who like challenges and mysteries to be solved, earning hard won victories, overcoming obstacles, and unveiling hidden histories adds another level of satisfaction not found in other games like Elder Scrolls

[@redxhand]

You say as if its a bad thing lol

[@joshuaizzo8893]

Got inspired by OSW did ya?

[@unodos149]

All the problems start and end with Marika lol

[@Great_Fenix]

Можно мне тоже тех препаратов, которые принимал сценарист?

[@greecemonkey9319]

I feel like there should be a speculation warning at the beginning of this video. Great video otherwise!

[@deathstroke2697]

This lore is painful...

[@vikinginger1889]

I am so confused

[@VictorIV0310]

Greetings.

[@StiggyZardust]

Mi-KWELL-A?

[@illmatic87]

The sound effect of when names and icons came on the screen was waaaaaaaay overdone.

[@magnusnilsson1962]

For the algorithm.

[@dormammu629]

Miquella pronunciation was very wrong.

[@davidtrotter269]

but alas you are maidenless

[@Frencho9]

So many inaccuracies in this recap. Better watch dedicated elden ring bard channels for lore.

[@sanher20]

Bloodborne please

[@Spacemongerr]

The lore sounds kinda jumbled and scattershot. Things seemingly just happen with little logical reason, because magic.

[@SH19922x]

I'm a souls veteran and all the stories are pure nonsense with no real beginning middle or ending, everything is a cycle. The games are masterpieces but the stories are unfinished and untold fully. They have amazing story concepts.

[@nicolaenicolae3289]

❤

[@Gromborscht]

Goodbye.

[@darthpalpalzang7914]

Hmmmmmm

[@Lepy00573]

Wut?

[@GrandNoble]

Imagine doing a lore video but not saying the character names correctly.......

[@MegaCygnusX1]

This reeks of AI

[@stynkanator]

Seems like a bunch of gibberish

[@RaytheonThunder]

Yeah. This video is probably one of the worse ones in this channel. W&W are not familiar enough with the setting and it shows. It's not going to be all that helpful to the newbies trying to get into ER lore nor appeal to the veterans experienced with the setting/lore who can easily spot the errors.

[@jhealey48]

wrong genre guys we want strategy not rpg

[@sanyi3728]

Ah, more people pretending that Souls games have lore, wonderful

[@darklight8338]

But they do have lore tho... otherwise what is any of it set in without some lore

[@Banbro88]

You can throw all this out after Shadow of the Erdtree lol. What cheap, piss poor writing.

[@AndrewFrancisIlyrian]

I still don't get it.

[@cgt3704]

Well i dont blame you. Being a story concocted by G.R.R. Martin and From Software, you wouldnt get it at first (or at second, or at third)