The Elden Archives: a FromSoft Lorecast

The Elden Achives podcast is for all things Elden Ring. Whether you are interested in learning more about major events and characters or want to discover more about the various monsters and creatures of the Lands Between, The Elden Archives has got you covered.

Video Games
1
99: Roundtable Knight Vyke
What faction was Vyke affiliated with before his quest to become Elden Lord? Who might have led Vyke to stray towards the Frenzied Flame and Three Fingers?
36 min
2
98: Kale and the Merchant Tribe
What is the true nature of the relationship between the Merchant Tribe and the Frenzied Flame? How would Merchant Kale's have played out originally?
39 min
3
97: Dryleaf Dane and Needle Knight Leda
Who might have been affiliated with the Dryleaf Sect? How does Needle Knight Leda's behavior change after Miquella's charm breaks?
35 min
4
96: Redmane Freyja and Witch-Hunter Jerren
What exactly happened to Redmane Freyja in the Swamp of Aeonia? How did Witch-Hunter Jerren come to meet the Carian royal family?
41 min
5
95: Roderika and Smithing Master Hewg
Why did Roderika travel to the Lands Between? Who might be the spirit tuner Hewg knew in his past?
43 min
6
94: Black Myth: Wukong Pt. 3
What led to the fracturing of the Demon Bull King's family? What has Erlang Shen secretly been up to?
83 min
7
93: Black Myth: Wukong Pt. 2
What was the goal for the ever-scheming Yellowbrow? How does Zhu Bajie's past come back to haunt him in the Webbed Hollow?
95 min
8
92: Black Myth: Wukong Pt. 1
What characters from Journey to the West have carried over to Black Myth: Wukong? How do the mechanics of the game take inspiration from other Soulslikes in creative ways?
74 min
9
Special Announcement: New Co-Host Introduction!
This special announcement welcomes new co-host Crimson to the Elden Archives!
8 min
10
Elden Extrasode 5: Fighting Everdark Sovereign ...
Which of the second group of Everdark Sovereigns presents the biggest challenge? What new mechanics from the Everdark Sovereign fights could be implemented better?
34 min
11
91: The Stories of Duchess and Wylder
Why do the Duchess and Wylder seem naturally drawn to each other? What does the Wylder decide to try to do in order to save the Duchess?
32 min
12
90: The Stories of Executor and Ironeye
What happened to the Executor after the failure to protect the Painter? Why is the Ironeye determined to defeat Heolstor, the Nightlord?
30 min
13
89: Lies of P Overture Pt. 2
What ultimately happens to Lea, the Legendary Stalker? Why is Geppetto lurking about during the events of Overture?
42 min
14
88: Lies of P Overture Pt. 1
Who is antagonizing the Legendary Stalker? What were the Alchemists up to in the old days of Krat?
47 min
15
87: The Stories of Raider and Guardian
Who was the Raider before becoming a Nightfarer? What exactly is known about the Pinionfolk?
30 min
16
86: The Stories of Recluse and Revenant
What brought the Recluse to the Lands Between? Who exactly is the Revenant?
33 min
17
Elden Extrasode 4: Relic Effects in ELDEN RING ...
Which relic effects in Nightreign bring benefit to every class? What are some of the best relic effect pairings for the various classes?
38 min
18
85: Boc the Seamster
What seperates Boc from the other Demi-Humans in-game? Is there any indication on who Boc's mother might be?
33 min
19
84: The Demi-Humans
What can exploring the Hermit Village reveal about the Demi-Humans? What are the possible origins of the Demi-Humans in the Lands Between?
31 min
20
Elden Extrasode 3: Fighting Everdark Sovereign ...
Which of the Everdark Sovereigns released thus far is the most challenging? How good are the relic rewards related to the Everdark Sovereign encounters?
38 min
21
83: What Makes a Good Soulslike?
What things are at the core of a good Soulslike game? How do these elements elevate each other?
36 min
22
82: The Erdtree Avatars and the Ulcerated Tree ...
When did the Erdtree Avatars first appear in the Lands Between? What exactly are the Ulcerated Tree Spirits?
37 min
23
81: The Scadutree Avatar and Miquella's Great Rune
How does the Scadutree Avatar embody what is going on in the Land of Shadow? What can the location of Miquella's Great Rune potentially reveal about the characters of the DLC?
33 min
24
Elden Extrasode 2: The Shifting Earths of ELDEN...
How does the Collector Signboard addition change things in Nightreign? Which of the Shifting Earth events is the most useful for the player?
36 min
25
80: Miriam, Seluvis, and Pidia
What do we know about the Carian Preceptors? Is Seluvis actually a puppet?
31 min