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
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40: Messmer, the Impaler
How does the introduction of Messmer change what we know about the story of Elden Ring? Who might Messmer's father be?
37 min
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39: Rellana, the Twin Moon Knight
What do we think about this forgotten member of the Carian royal family? Why might Rellana have chosen to follow Messmer?
33 min
3
38: Midra, the Lord of Frenzied Flame
What were our experiences with the Forbidden Woods? How does Midra's tragedy stand out in the lore of the Lands Between?
36 min
4
37: Commander Gaius and the Tragedy of the Albi...
What are some of the differences between the two generations of Albinaurics? How do these modifications help tell this race's tragic story?
35 min
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36: Patches the Untethered
How is the Patches we meet in Elden Ring unique in the series? What are some of our favorite interactions with Patches from previous titles?
32 min
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35: Lady Tanith, Rya, and the Residents of Volc...
What foreign land could Lady Tanith potentially be from? What is the relationship like between Tanith and her adopted daughter, Rya?
32 min
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34: Millicent, Sage Gowry and the Daughters of ...
What do we know about the relationship between Millicent and Gowry? What can Millicent's journey tell us about the force of the Scarlet Rot?
34 min
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33: Goldmask, Brother Corhyn and the Golden Order
What can the differences between Goldmask and Corhyn tell us about the Golden Order? What sent Goldmask on his quest for transcendental knowledge?
40 min
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32: The Loathsome Dung-Eater and the Fell Curse
What motivations could the Dung-Eater possibly have for his spread of defilement? How does the Fell Curse relate to the larger story of the Lands Between?
34 min
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31: Fia, Fortissax, and the Prince of Death
What do we know about the Prince of Death? What can Fortissax's relationship with Godwyn tell us about each character?
29 min
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30: Lore Discoveries from Shadow of the Erdtree
How has the new DLC changed how we view the lore of Elden Ring? What do we think of characters such as Queen Marika after playing Shadow of the Erdtree?
32 min
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29: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC First Impressions
What do we think about the recently released Shadow of the Erdtree DLC? How does the Elden Ring DLC stack up with other FromSoftware expansions?
30 min
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28: The Night's Cavalry
Who was the former master of the Night's Cavalry? What can this tell us about why the Cavalry is so spread out across the Lands Between?
22 min
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27: Mohg, Lord of Blood
What can Mohg's relationship with the Formless Mother tell us about him as a character? How does Mohg relate to the ancient times of the Lands Between?
31 min
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26: Maliketh, the Black Blade
How powerful was Maliketh during the more ancient times of the Lands Between? What can Maliketh's story tell us about the role of Shadows?
31 min
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25: Godrick the Grafted
Why was Godrick hounded from Leyndell? What can Godrick's interactions with the other demigods tell us about his character?
33 min
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24: The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Story Trailer
What lore secrets might be hidden in the new DLC trailer? What type of figure might the Lion Dancer have been?
44 min
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23: The Fire Giants
Just how long have the Fire Giants been in the Lands Between? What can the old relationships of the Fire Giants tell us about Fire Giant culture in Elden Ring?
30 min
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22: Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing
What is unique about the boss battle with Gideon Ofnir? What can Gideon's relationship with Nepheli Loux tell us about his character?
30 min
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21: The Frenzied Flame
What are the origins of the Frenzied Flame? How is the Frenzied Flame different from the other Outer Gods we can learn about in-game?
39 min
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20: The Sealed God of Rot and the Formless Mother
Why do so many of the Outer Gods seem relegated to the underground? How ancient are entities such as the God of Rot and the Formless Mother?
36 min
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19: An Introduction to the Outer Gods
What exactly are the Outer Gods of the Lands Between? What can the influences of these deities tell us about the history of the Lands Between?
30 min
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18: The Crucible Knights
What are the Crucible Knights still doing in the Lands Between? Who were Ordovis and Siluria?
33 min
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17: Godfrey, First Elden Lord
Was Godfrey the strongest warrior in the history of the Lands Between? Where did he take the Tarnished during the Long March?
36 min
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16: Morgott, the Omen King
Who is Morgott, the Omen King? What motivations could he have for hiding his identity?
34 min