The Full Story of Elden Ring Lore Explained

[@ziopera9601]

This is truly the Dark Souls of lore videos

[@BUKUDI]

& whom better to narrate than the Undead Burg merchant

[@derskydingus]

Oh, Cliffy B…

[@jrodhemi67]

I disagree. It isn't their best video by far. They usually have solid theory from start to finish but this is filled with boring observation lacking depth alone true Hawkshaw insight. 90 minutes on colors to reveal nothing? Hardly the DS of videos.

[@roseinivory5747]

49:02 ​@@BUKUDI

[@XTheJenovaProjectX]

@@jrodhemi67 🤡

[@The_butler_did_it1194]

Playing Elden ring for the first time. I've Owned it since launch but deliberately left it until I had time to sit with it. What a brilliant video to help me immerse myself in the world. Thanks for the mammoth amount of work that would have gone into this.

[@Hawkshaw]

Thank you very much! And enjoy it - nothing like the first time

[@Corynthius]

This is probably one of the best in-depth videos ever, the fact that your voice fits well and sounds very intellectual really helps. 9 hours gone just like that

[@yellowsaurus4895]

Lol, because bri'ish? 😂

[@plainluke722]

😏​@@yellowsaurus4895

[@keeferChiefer]

@@yellowsaurus4895Most British dialects sound goofy, except this one, it sounds intelligent lmao

[@irvs5922]

Colours : - Red : health and flesh - Amber? : divinity? - Yellow : chaos and frenzy - Green : stamina and animation - Blue : focus and intelligence - Purple : gravity and dreams - White : the endlessness of time - Black : the end of time Metals : - silver : fluidity and mimicry - copper/bronze : willpower - gold : order and power

[@tw1354]

The any% speedrun for the game is currently 24m56s. Accordingly, this game can be completed approx 22 times in the time it takes to watch this lore video.

[@davormakaj9356]

Amazing video, your voice and the depth of the lore. I spent more time on the video then on the game 😂😅 Thank you for the time 🙏

[@thebombdiggity3941]

Damn, I remember right before Elden ring released rewatching all these videos you guys have made hoping there’d be a few cool videos to come out of it, and now there’s a bloody 10 hour compilation, good shit guys

[@Hawkshaw]

Hope you enjoy this epic video!

[@BirdBrainBill]

I will😁

[@nocturnedx]

we will

[@Vugen18]

[@Chubbsmcgee420]

You're a legend

[@benjaminjenkins2384]

Oh hell yes. We so, so will.

[@marcusbonnier8726]

Thank you so very much for everything you've done in the souls games in terms of lore. Your videos are always incredible, and I'm sure it is a ton of work to create and maintain

[@Hawkshaw]

Thank you so much for the kind words

[@ManuelLamy]

Only 30 minutes in and I am stunned, this is gonna be a treat. Of the literal hundreds of hours of lore videos about Elden Ring I've listened to, it is the first one to approach the theme of colors and I really dig it so far. Glad I found this, thanks for the work and cheers!

[@TheManDude]

47:13 “The thumb is the most important and creative part of the hand, but only because it so much more unhinged.” 🔥🔥🔥As fire as the yellow chaos flame.

[@Big-Shady]

Love that a 9 and a half hour video about fucking ELDEN RING starts with nearly 2 hours about colour theory, this must truly be the Dark Souls of Lore videos. 7 out of Kevin Thank you, I love it

[@spartanaman44]

I cried during that part about Boggart hating himself yet trying to be a better person

[@Telepathic_Snail_Overlords]

*Watching a new series* No. *watching 10 hours of Hawkshaw Elden Ring lore* Yes, please.

[@Koifin3]

Gonna fall asleep listening to this and rinse and repeat until all of the lore is imprinted on my brain matter.

[@Afroz10x]

We sleeping DEEP tonight bois!

[@silentservant_]

No St. Trina though please lol

[@maximumgaming2971]

almost 7 hours in and i love this video perfect awnser to my youtube "entirety of eldenring lore explained" search

[@RexusBlade]

Talking about how, "Eating red fruits wouldn't change your amount of blood or energy more". There's actually a touch of truth to that. Most red fruits have a higher amount of iron in them, which attributes to their red hue, and iron helps build healthy red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout your body.

[@Youngjackj]

This is a certified hemoglobin moment

[@halcyon62277]

I literally can't get enough of Hawkshaw videos. I re-watch them so often, over and over again. I'm always waiting for the new one, just awestruck about what you guys find every time.

[@loudvisions9156]

We are friends❤

[@TitaniumAlloyz]

Gotta say I really appreciate this video. Lost my 75 hour elden ring playthrough when I upgraded to ps5 and only just now am able to convince myself to pick it up again, this showed up on my feed at just the right time. You just carried me through a whole shift delivering packages, I appreciate that.

[@Dunkbunk-u8v]

Is the color part actually important

[@TitaniumAlloyz]

@Dunkbunk-u8v it's interesting, and cool that From put that much effort into the world for sure. Importance is subjective, I'm sure lots of colorblind people have played and enjoyed the game without being able to appreciate that element.

[@Dunkbunk-u8v]

@ boggarts cool

[@das_runner]

This is my first video after subscribing to your channel. I'm so upset I haven't been here sooner, your voice, your attention to detail and adding info cards for simple confirmation on lore, seriously keep it up!

[@thorn.fieldnsta]

The beginning of this video is making my eyes wet. I've seen so many people being "saved" by those games and Elden Ring was there to carry me as well through some stuff. What a beautiful thing.

[@silentservant_]

Same here. A year of dark depression but this game helped me escape when I could

[@TheCapedCrusader94]

I've been having a tough time lately and these games are always very comforting and relaxing, no matter on which playthrough I am, they help bring clarity to my troubled mind and ease the pain.

[@tobypeddle9208]

@@TheCapedCrusader94relaxing? 😂 haha each to their own obviously but relaxing is the last feeling I feel when playing these games 😂, immersed? Absolutely but never relaxed haha

[@FeedMeChaos1]

​@tobypeddle9208 maybe they meant like the game forces you to focus on it instead of whatever stressor you're dealing with

[@notazazel]

Thank you so much for this wonderfully produced lore content ❤

[@Hawkshaw]

Thank you very much!

[@fahimtajwaar2521]

The fact that I’ve seen most of this already, but could do with some refreshing, makes this the perfect video to listen to during work 👍✊ awesome stuff as always

[@HeyTarnished]

10 hours of Elden Ring lore, peak content, this should be put in theaters. Absolute cinema. I love your work on this video, my 1st time seeing your channel.

[@syroalto]

1 1/2 hours in: "now that we know the basic"

[@jrodhemi67]

And worse, we didn't learn anything in that 90 minutes. Colors could have taken 90 seconds.

[@benjaminjenkins2384]

​@@jrodhemi67eat shit.

[@elreyes777]

Hawkshaw, bro, you (and other lore creators) helped me fall in love with Elden Ring even more. I didn’t need much help but Elden Ring is great. The amount of ideas and themes are so deep, it almost makes me want to cry in awe. Random, but I actually plan to get an Elden Ring tattoo. Only my second tattoo.

[@gedewahyu.p]

I really like how you open this video with the colour theory. That reminds me the first important piece of the lore, revealed by the developers before release, was that our character is a Tarnished, stripped of the colour gold, instead of red. Looking back, Vaati was really really close knowing now that the primordial gold has a red hue. Your video makes me feel that we’re now at full circle, from the developers’ first lore reveal to the end of the main story development of Elden Ring.

[@luckyowl6432]

I'm 15 minutes into this beast and it's already fantastic

[@Fuegopaintrain]

"Oh boy cant wait to hear the backstory of all my favorite characters" *2 hours of color theory* (im not hating i just thought it was funny)

[@unkind8855]

I'm 15 minutes in, but it's gonna be 2h of colour theory???

[@Fuegopaintrain]

@@unkind8855 yes

[@sleepyblue8]

It made me laugh too lol at first I was annoyed, but then I was like “oh, yeah-that is brilliant🤔”

[@theunshameless8555]

Arise ye tarnished, for we have been graced with the lore 🗣️

[@TheManDude]

2:03:13 Listening to you talk about color in such a professional manner for nearly 2 hours, and then hearing this not even ten minutes later is quite the tone shift if you ask me. 2:03:31 I see why he’s observing so fervently.

[@gotama7239]

the only elden ring video you can fall asleep to, and still hear sweet lore when waking up the next morning

[@caseyhudak3397]

This is the greatest lore video ever compiled. Well done Hawkshaw you are the greatest lore theorist of soulsborne by a country mile.

[@wolfewalker1168]

1:33:20 LOVE THE BOTW MEMORY TUNE OML It fits it so well

[@Santo_Buzo_89]

Do you guys think there is a link between birth/ consummation and great runes? I just did Fia’s quest and it finally struck me that she claims that lying with Godwyn will allow her to birth a child, a great rune. So what does this mean in regard to runes and the Demi god children? Like I can’t see the connection between these words Miyazaki picked for this dialogue but it has to mean something. Just a thought. Great vid! @hawkshaw

[@silentservant_]

There definitely is some connection in this

[@silentservant_]

I know the game has to keep things somewhat age appropriate , but Fia’s hugs were more than just hugs.

[@lordedmundblackadder9321]

going in to Elden Ring lore as a TES fan is so wild. Elden Ring: here’s how colour relates to the lore and our understanding of the universe ! 😊😊 Elder Scrolls: “”Go here: world without wheel, charting zero deaths, and echoes singing,” Seht said, until all of it was done, and in the centre was anything whatever. And the Red Moment became a great howling unchecked, for the Provisional House was in ruin. And Vivec became glass, a lamp, for the dragon’s mane had broke, and the red moon bade him come.”

[@trickytree6460]

Something to keep me entertained during this hurricane

[@silentservant_]

Please be safe my fellow Tarnished

[@Himothy108]

God bless twin be safe beware butt hole

[@trickytree6460]

Thank you boys we made it safe, got power back on and am now going to enjoy this masterpiece

[@angelopeterson8682]

Thank you for the Video. I love how at 49:44 you can hear the music from the Goron City in Ocarina Of Time.

[@TheMaciek1983]

This is literally the most epic game ever made no doubt, Miyazaki literally made something almost impossible in every aspect , no other game makes you feel that way ,it's pure art and I know I'm glazing but I've been playing games for 30 years and this is it .

[@BUKUDI]

Its true. Nothing even close has ever been achieved. Tho DS III remains my desert island FROM game if had to choose

[@TeaGarrison]

Thanks for putting this so concisely.

[@jrodhemi67]

It's a great game but Dark Souls 1 still gets my vote. I can't get into the story of Elden Ring like I can Dark Souls.

[@jrodhemi67]

The colors were a good observation but not an interesting one. "Colors mean stuff." We get it. I feel like 2 hours on that alone was far too much. Especially when you don't have a true "Hawkshaw" theory to go with it.

[@TheMaciek1983]

@@jrodhemi67 I had the same feeling playing elden forma 1st I was overwhelmed massively and I literally needed some guidance,but after that I'm literally using zero guidance and discovering stuff on my own and so far there wasn't a day that I haven't discovered something new wich is crazy

[@nocturnedx]

9 hours bro... congratulations seriously.

[@boardasf699]

You deserve way more views and subs, I can’t imagine how long this took

[@DeagleXY]

As I know the full content of this video before even watching 2 minutes it: Like! Love your work, love your creativity and research! Please keep doing what you guys are doing

[@Darth_Fader9888]

Man knows what were here for, " videos for long workdays or to sleep to"

[@paoloscavalcacinghie428]

Thanks

[@DeiSonn]

Such a cool video, being someone who studied colors for a period of time the intro is so well designed!!!🔥🔥🗣️

[@XeroCat]

Finally! The full story from a source I trust. My lore hunting ends today! 🙌🏼😩

[@t_race]

This is fantastic. Well done, sir

[@charlottelegoic9901]

i've never played this game but im crying over Boggarts fate

[@Illier1]

Imagine just making prawns all day and someone comes to fist you.

[@Christian_Kiddd]

You should play it that game changed my fkin life

[@demon7697]

Amazing Work . Tysm for putting this together.

[@thepyrokitten]

I slept and woke up and this video was still running. Well played.

[@dannymartinez548]

amazing deep dive!! thank you for making this for us :)

[@Broseftoast]

I appreciate your guys work it's awesome thank you

[@massielhernandez241]

There is a theory about that of Radahn vs Morgot in 3:38:33, where that is not Morgot defeating Radahn, but rather a metaphor of Morgot's forces defeating Radahn. Morgot and Melania both knew that they wouldnt be able to defeat Radahn. He was simply too strong of a fighter, and a clever one that that too. Also, from what I seen from in game and sources of lore searching, I don't think Radahn is greedy for power, but rather greedy for a fight. Everyone of his key soldiers mentions that Radahn is someone who iches for a fight, and that he is super honorable. He wants to fight so much to the point where je summons Estals as a mini fight for him - which makes Radahn stronger each time too.

[@Foolishambitionsrested]

keeping me from going hollow, thanks as always Hawkshaw

[@ryankerins361]

Ok the now clear fact that those giant bolts in the ground in Leyndell were actually giant perfume-dispersing bombs basically just blew my freakin mind. Ive wondered what they could be for a long time.

[@Skellybr0]

Amazong music choices in this video, really impressive ❤️

[@Fantisai]

I’m so in love with the Zelda music at 50:55 omg

[@oagardo]

The whole color theory thing finally made me understand the Elden Ring and runes. 😲

[@CjSeastar]

the fact this only has 104k views is a CRIME you my sir are a true elden lord worth of the crown and the ring

[@Radishindependent]

the night of the lo- black knives

[@slugwhale5586]

haven't even watched it yet but liked & subbed for the 9 hour playtime. we will sleep well this night

[@enrac]

Are you using the music of the Snake Cult in Conan the Barbarian?

[@voodoom3863]

🤔 If you don't already have a PhD in color theory, i think you could use this as a dissertation! I'm only 2 hours into this and already seeing the game with new vibrancy. Well done!

[@The_Paledrake]

I think there is still more to Dominula we've yet to uncover. It appears to have the same aesthetic as the Shaman villages. Additionally, the Festive Grease grants runes upon attacks just like the Celebrant weapons, and seems uncannily related to the actions of Dominula. The Bonny Village, too, has a snake skin. Adding to your analogy of the skinning ritual.

[@staygrinding9511]

How this art piece of a video on the best game I have ever played only has 150k views should be a crime.

[@duckdeluxe11]

well time to redo the whole video with neightreins release

[@MunchTheCheeseKnight]

love the use of the subnautica music at the 30 min mark

[@HelliMatero]

Awesome video and awesome channel❤

[@Thryce23]

Jesus Christ this is almost 10 hours?! I can't wait... starting now!

[@platypuz8068]

Amazing video. But I am wondering, I prefer dark souls lore. Will we ever get any DS3 videos? Your way of intepreting the lore is no doubt the best on youtube. I watch the DS1 videos on repeat every day while I fall asleep. But I yearn for more DS lore, and would love DS3 lore videos.

[@Hawkshaw]

Absolutely! Plenty we're keen to cover from Lordran. Just had lots of things that interested us after the DLC, but I intend to do some DS vids soon

[@Fantisai]

58:27 YO MORE ZELDA MUSICCC

[@callmekeaton5776]

I killed boggart in my playthrough I felt bad after

[@_Hyper_06]

Me: It's getting kinda late, I should go to bed youtube: offers me almost 10 hours of elden ring lore Me: I don't need sleep, I need answers!

[@ethisfreedom]

Oh baby this gonna take me whole month to finish

[@TheMisterman15]

I love the background music but I've got to say hearing Age of Myth music is surprisingly distracting. Great video

[@MrNoah-rv1jk]

This video is effectively perfect

[@andrewfornes5320]

"You can only watch one video before bed." I slowly start to move my mouse towards this thumbnail...

[@miquando5033]

Amber Draught is actually used... on Horax Loux. Talisman of Lord's Bestowal says that Horax 'accepted the sap stoically, without any sign of wavering.' Image shows sap on Talisman is Amber... Marika stole his fate and made him her puppet. No wonder such testosterone juggernaut accepted so many awful deeds from her without rebeling.

[@loudvisions9156]

When do you think that happened? When he became tarnished? Before the wars of conquest?

[@Witheredfuntimefreddy]

Time to study the upcoming test! 🔥📚

[@gils501]

You cant sneak aubnautica music into this & not have me notice. Awesome vid

[@Lylac_T]

Understanding the lore of Elden Ring is like solving an ARG

[@amandamills5307]

Once again, you have made me cry over Boggart. 😭

[@juneJumper]

Boggart is by far my favorite character.

[@TheSinsOfAvarice97]

GOOD LORD MAN I'm replaying dark souls but once I'm done doing the trilogy jammin to lokey dark souls I'm coming straight here for the elden ring lore 😂 what a time to be alive gawd damn

[@noahrandolph7952]

Yellow is just adhd. Uncontrollable, chaotic, and rebellious

[@theonlyvampirateable]

I'm so excited for this video

[@funnycat-l7r]

time to go to sleep and wake up to this still playing lol

[@Lylac_T]

21:24 no no no, have you seen those dragons, I’ll need a restraining order for what I want to do to them.

[@insanergamer]

Holy Shit! 9 hours? I know whats gonna be my sleep aid for a while

[@erictheredguy]

Just starting, hope it's good

[@hidd3n_]

3:49:55, also massive respect for using atla osts

[@clonewolffe4937]

I fell asleep to this and it invoked the weirdest dreams 😅

[@aryanrana2874]

bro taught color theory better than the professor in my university

[@ViKODiN_]

Yes buddy! 10 hours ❤❤

[@xpatrstarx]

I needed an excuse to not sleep tonight thankyou

[@darknessz4714]

small 10 minute video to watch while i eat dinner

[@petitpasjulien4617]

Thank you for you job !

[@teatarou]

Hawkshaw, lore on that thang

[@delloda]

Need a new full lore video with the dlc lore intertwined as if it was part of the main game and not a dlc. No one has done that yet. I do believe you are up to the task more than most.