Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Gloam-Eyed Queen was Melina, but also Rennala and a spirit-caller snail (no, seriously).
Easily one of the most mysterious figures in Elden Ring, the Gloam-Eyed Queen led the Godskins before their defeat by Maliketh. She was even rumored to be an Empyrean--a title only shared by Marika, Malenia, Miquella, and Ranni. Yet only four items in Elden Ring directly mention a Gloam-Eyed Queen.
Now in the lore community, Melina is one of the most popular candidates for the Gloam-Eyed Queen. And I agree!
But in this video, I argue that the "Gloam-Eyed Queen" could be seen as a title, akin to Elden Lord, with Melina being just the latest incarnation. I reveal two bosses with surprisingly deep connections to the Gloam-Eyed Queen, and may have held that title prior to Melina.
Spoilers (and a dash of unhinged speculation) ahead!
@Ziostorm on Melina: youtube.com/watch?v=xo7Jx0C4A_o&
@SmoughTown on the Gloam-Eyed Queen: youtube.com/watch?v=lKqR4WXMa7Y&
@HarumiRose on Melina: youtube.com/watch?v=sRq-rYHfWjg&
@LastProtagonist on the Gloam-Eyed Queen: youtu.be/1938y14AFFc
Portrait photoshoot of George R.R. Martin at Worldcon 75, Helsinki, before the Hugo Awards. Photographer: Henry Söderlund: photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMJFRwgP8unYX_UlCDge7EA49GiU2_yewzdT4NACvaSZE-ovZM_K_qa2Z_Obv2FZA/photo/AF1QipP2taVB7DPDuKbB0u4ezrYf4DgEWgPF89X9omKa?key=TUc0aEl4MGNxeWVhZnM5UUFVU0tqVmZ6bnBfaUpR
#eldenring #eldenringlore #gloameyedqueen
The Gloam-Eyed Queen was Melina, but also Rennala and a spirit-caller snail (no, seriously).
Easily one of the most mysterious figures in Elden Ring, the Gloam-Eyed Queen led the Godskins before their defeat by Maliketh. She was even rumored to be an Empyrean--a title only shared by Marika, Malenia, Miquella, and Ranni. Yet only four items in Elden Ring directly mention a Gloam-Eyed Queen.
Now in the lore community, Melina is one of the most popular candidates for the Gloam-Eyed Queen. And I agree!
But in this video, I argue that the "Gloam-Eyed Queen" could be seen as a title, akin to Elden Lord, with Melina being just the latest incarnation. I reveal two bosses with surprisingly deep connections to the Gloam-Eyed Queen, and may have held that title prior to Melina.
Spoilers (and a dash of unhinged speculation) ahead!
@Ziostorm on Melina: youtube.com/watch?v=xo7Jx0C4A_o&
@SmoughTown on the Gloam-Eyed Queen: youtube.com/watch?v=lKqR4WXMa7Y&
@HarumiRose on Melina: youtube.com/watch?v=sRq-rYHfWjg&
@LastProtagonist on the Gloam-Eyed Queen: youtu.be/1938y14AFFc
Portrait photoshoot of George R.R. Martin at Worldcon 75, Helsinki, before the Hugo Awards. Photographer: Henry Söderlund: photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMJFRwgP8unYX_UlCDge7EA49GiU2_yewzdT4NACvaSZE-ovZM_K_qa2Z_Obv2FZA/photo/AF1QipP2taVB7DPDuKbB0u4ezrYf4DgEWgPF89X9omKa?key=TUc0aEl4MGNxeWVhZnM5UUFVU0tqVmZ6bnBfaUpR
#eldenring #eldenringlore #gloameyedqueen
