Shadow of the Erdtree - Story Trailer Analysis

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - Story Trailer Analysis
Everyone is always asking "Who is Messmer?" but nobody is asking "How is Messmer?"
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[@AwsomeDude2471]

He beat Vaati in putting this one out, clearly Alex needs a KZbin meal cheque 🤣

[@omerozel4716]

😂

[@SilverMont]

I do need food, that much is certain.

[@AwsomeDude2471]

@@SilverMont do you thoe? 🤔 we need video proof

[@kblargh]

I hadn't thought to think of the Corpse Tree as a portal, but looking at it now it seems pretty blaring.

[@SilverMont]

If we are learning about Marika's origins, showing how she came from the "Land of the Numen" to the "Lands Between" could make sense, but unless it's tied to other factors (such as the Erdtree) I generally assumed it wouldn't be super important. Well, we'll find out soon!

[@perfectblue8443]

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[@pinkpanther5200]

Just want to let you know that you've been one of my favorite YT'ers for a few years now. Can't wait to see what the future holds!

[@SilverMont]

Thanks man, that's very nice to hear! And yeah I'm looking forward to playing through this expansion!

[@olivier5251]

5:08 I'm thinking more of saint trina in that shot

[@SilverMont]

Could make sense!

[@olivier5251]

@@SilverMont I'll try to explain a little more considering I've got your attention. My main reasoning comes from color coding. Both sleep effects and the shot in question use purple. Moreover the effect when sleeping has petals around one's head and the shot has this too. And considering sleep is heavily tied to saint trina and saint trina is basically Miquella, I'mthinking this double identity has something to do with his destiny Thank you for listening to my ted talk

[@SilverMont]

Yeah, the purple definitely made me think of sleep too - gravity first, haha.

[@Mejker]

Miyazaki is a madman >Drop new trailer >Make it incomprehensible >Make sure to show Queen Marika's feet >Refuse to elaborate

[@SilverMont]

That's dark souls lore, baby. The feet are the key to all of this.

[@Poptartsicles]

I suspect Mesmer might've been kept in the "shadows" for the same reason the Golden Order waged war on the Fire Giants, his flame being a threat to the tree. And perhaps it was Mesmer who started this unsung war, and is now banished into the shadows for that reason? I find it interesting that the duality of Radagon and Merika is easy to show in their children. Melania, a red haired god of physical power like Radagon. And Miquella, a golden haired god of influence like Merkia. But where does Mesmer fit into the frey? Is the duality of Miquella's form of St. Trina the "destiny" it speaks of? And was was St. Trina destined to do? To keep Mesmer under control? To lull Mesmer to sleep? Maybe this war was unspeakable because it was a war between immediate family, between Mesmer and Radagon/Merika or his siblings? Perhaps St. Trina's ability to control sleep was a to be a tool to subdue Mesmer without killing him, as direct conflict between the immediate family was forbidden. But perhaps Miquella refused this task, abandoning the roll of St. Trina and instead chooses to claim the power of this shadowed tree for him/herself? So many questions! I could be full of nonsense, but it's fun to think about.

[@SilverMont]

Yeah, him being kept there so he can't burn the tree would make sense! Marika is a no lighters allowed kinda lady.

[@nomercy8989]

Melina is Mesmer! Same as Marika is Radagon.

[@evansnyamesah1755]

This will be sweet 😂😂😂

[@bucketophil]

Melina is Miquella

[@Batman_83]

I don't think this is Marika in the trailer. The form is male

[@SilverMont]

Maybe it's proto-Marika. Marigon. Radika. But yeah there's no confirmation that it's Marika by any means, it's just that she's a good guess - Godwyn is another half naked blond who could work.

[@Batman_83]

@SilverMont My first assumption was Miquella, due to the trailer saying his name nearly at the same time they show he figure. He's got very long blonde hair. And the lack of breasts really makes me believe it's a male.

[@AJ-sl7be]

​@@Batman_83Bracelet is identical to Marika's

[@Batman_83]

@@AJ-sl7be I saw that. But I was considering maybe she gave a duplicate one to her son or someone else?