Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Before the Erdtree there were the Dragons, the masters of primordial life and ruled by their Elden Lord Placidusax. They carved out an incredible legacy, alongside their Bestmen allies and even today there are those who try to reclaim their glory through the Dragon Cult and Dragon Communion. Join me this week as we do an expansive exploration of their reign from the Prehistoric times to their influence on the current era.

Editor: Creators Studio - creatorsstudio.co.uk

Intro: 0:00
Genesis: 2:01
Avatars of Life: 11:12
The Ancient Dragons: 17:08
The Beastmen: 29:32
Farum Azula: 42:38
The Collapse: 58:08
The Call of the Dragon: 1:10:13

This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at the Ancient Dragons but also covers the following subjects: Placidusax, The Greater Will, The One Great, The Crucible, Fortissax, Gransax, Lansseax, Vyke, Farum Azula, The Bestial Sanctum, Greyoll's Dragon Barrow, The Modern Dragons, Dragon Cult, Dragon Communion, Magma Wyrms and More!

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REFERENCES

The Tarnished Archaeologist's Incredible Farum Azula Video: youtube.com/watch?v=JW6A53xgfsg&t=375s

Ashen Hollow's Dragon Lore Video: youtube.com/watch?v=bgW53fwgyo4&t=1036s

Quelaag on Dragons, Erdtree, Crucible Etc.: youtube.com/watch?v=8jmjMMyvlL4&t=667s

Last Protagonist's Golden Order, Erdtree, Crucible Video: youtube.com/watch?v=oNe8EtddkS8

Ratatoskr Video on Greater Will and Order: youtube.com/watch?v=tOrOygLipnQ&t=253s

Zullie the Witch on Dragon Colouration: youtube.com/watch?v=XSc-Oc3dIss&t=71s

Sinclair Lore on Marika and Death: youtube.com/watch?v=yJgP_nY_ng4&t=180s

Post that contains u/shabririgrapes' insight on Farum Azula: reddit.com/r/eldenringdiscussion/comments/uatbkp/can_someone_explain_the_name_crumbling_farum_azula

Post that contains u/snoopeppers9223's translation of Dragon Names: reddit.com/r/etymology/comments/tru94d/the_uncanny_naming_convention_of_elden_rings

Post by u/Whibbz on Divine Tower Alignment: reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/tfcn9p/the_alignment_of_the_divine_towers_tells_me

Post by u/Valirys-Reinhald on Gravity Magic and Farum Azula: reddit.com/r/EldenRingLoreTalk/comments/xck1ve/could_gravity_magic_and_time_manipulation_be/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)

Further reading on Varna Burials: smithsonianmag.com/travel/varna-bulgaria-gold-graves-social-hierarchy-prehistoric-archaelogy-smithsonian-journeys-travel-quarterly-180958733

SmoughTown video on The Deep: youtube.com/watch?v=Quo8B3zv7qw&t=60s
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CREDITS

Commission Thumbnail art by the incredible Shimhaq: twitter.com/shimhaq

Thumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkiv

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Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden Ring

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