Blasphemous Lore | Laudes and the Amanecidas SmoughTown 2020-08-08 | "These millenia of torment, my punishment, thread through my bones like poison. My forbidden passion is my penance."In the fifth of my Blasphemous Lore videos we examine the lore and story of Laudes and her Amanecidas from the 'The Stir of Dawn' DLC.What is the dawn? Why does she try and face us? Why does the miracle set us against her?All these questions and more will be answered! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Blasphemous Lore | The Miracle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4rsV...Blasphemous Lore | The Penitent One:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJTj...Blasphemous Lore | Our Lady of the Charred Visage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY5GY...------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ART:Thumbnail Art by Jenyce g - Instagram: @jenyce.g.artOutro card custom art by Galactus Rex - Instgram: @galactus.rex--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OST is from Blasphemous, composed by Carlos ViolaProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com;I do not own the rights to Blasphemous, or its soundtrack.I believe I have used all content under fair use. Follow me on Twitter and Twitch: SmoughTown#blasphemous #laudes #thestirofdawn #lore
Elden Ring Lore | General Radahn, The Starscourge SmoughTown 2023-07-30 | General Radahn, The Starscourge, The Red Lion. No Other figure in Elden Ring's Lore is spoken of with such reverance and respect. Inspired by Godfrey and Radagon, General Radahn is a formidable warrior, a respected leader and a mighty sorcerer. In this Elden Ring Lore video we attempt to explain the incredible tale of Radahn. Intro: 0:00Champion's Cub: 1:43Sellia Town of Sorcery: 13:06The Starscourge: 28:08The Red Lion: 44:45The Shattering: 1:01:57This is an extremely expansive video that not only discusses General Radahn but also covers the following subjects: Sellia Town of Sorcery, Gravity Magic, Alabaster Lord, Leonard the Horse, The Redmanes, The Radahn Festival, The Shattering, The Battle of Aeonia, The Carian Royal Family, Raya Lucaria, Rykard, Ranni the Witch, Malenia, Miquella, Radagon, Marika, Great Runes and much more!Shout out to Lokey for their insights and translations. Lokey's Abyssal Archive: abyssalarchive.comSubscribe to my second channel: @smoughburgh-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESRadahn's Herioc Concept by Ratatoskr: youtu.be/cs_Rzs4x49sRadahn Boss Analysis by Ratatoskr: youtu.be/gvFhavSLMukLore Hunter on Radahn's Motivations: youtu.be/S69zzSMXAG0Why Malenia and Radahn fought by Lore Hunter: youtu.be/NZYUbjGwkuoThe Tragedy of Leonard by Zullie the Witch: youtu.be/rPU3LdoiFwUAstel Video by Zullie: youtu.be/v5bzgLBMYb4Aesir Aesthetics on Silent Hill: youtu.be/LoCH_Vz9uroSmoughTown Radagon Lore Video: youtu.be/AwRJpdSCKo8SmoughTown Night of the Black Knives: youtu.be/oCIIUv59Bj8SmoughTown Albinaurics Lore Video: youtu.be/OQz4u0_5SqESmoughTown Eternal Cities Lore Video: youtu.be/r4D2ivtskOY-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by S-Mrry: twitter.com/bloodexerThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTown-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro, King's Field and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore #gaming
I Played Armored Core 6 | Hands On Impressions SmoughTown 2023-07-25 | I got to play four hours of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, getting access to the entire First Chapter of the game. In this video I discuss the gameplay, the missions, the garage, the arena and some background lore. Intro: 0:00Gameplay Basics: 1:25Garage, Arena and Customisation: 6:23Lore [Spoiler Warning]: 9:32Chapter 1 Overview [Missions]: 12:29Massive shoutout to Bandai Namco and FromSoftware for the opportunity. Join the channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCcvGOIuFH6befwVyElnMI_A/joinSubscribe to my second channel: @smoughburgh-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Combining FromSoftware’s longstanding expertise in mech games with their signature action gameplay, ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON brings a brand-new action experience to the series.Dynamic, Omni-directional BattlesPlayers will pilot their mech in fast-paced, omni-directional battles, taking advantage of massive stages and their mech’s mobility on land and in the air to ensure victory.Customized Parts for Individual Battle StylesCustomize Armored Core parts to suit a large variety of playstyles. Selecting different parts not only changes the mech’s attacks, but also directly affects its movement and battle style, so each mission can be approached with a unique mech strategy.Thrilling Boss BattlesDeploy a wide variety of offensive and defensive tactics at close and long range to take down powerful enemy bosses.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is King's Field IVFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTown-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, King's Field and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Armored Core VI, all rights to FromSoftware#armoredcore6 #armoredcore #fromsoftware #armoredcore6
Bloodborne Lore | The Great Ones SmoughTown 2023-07-08 | Go to strms.net/factor75_smoughtown and use code POGSMOUGHJUL50 for my special Factor75 discount and to support my channel! #ad2️⃣ have already claimed this exclusive offer!Kos, Moon Presence, Wet Nurse of Mergo and Amygdala; all Great Ones and all inscrutable. The Great Ones drive the Story of Bloodborne, yet we still know so little about them. In this Bloodborne Lore video we attempt to explore their story.Intro: 0:00What are the Great Ones?: 1:55Kos and the Ocean: 22:39The Brain of Mensis: 31:11The Wet Nurse of Mergo: 44:55Spiders: 1:01:00The Moon Presence: 1:16:31This is an extremely expansive video that not only discusses The Great Ones but also covers the following subjects: Ebrietas, Mergo's Attendants, The Brain of Mensis, Nightmare Apostles, The Research Hall, The Healing Church, Laurence, Master Willem, The Great Ones, Isz, Pthumeru, Yharnam, Celestial Emissaries, Failed Experiments, The Old Blood, The Moon Presence, The Hunter's Nightmare, The School of Mensis, Yarhar'gul, Micolash, Mergo, Hunter's Dream, Eldritch Truth, Blood Ministration, Amygdala and much more!Shout out to Lokey for their insights and translations. Lokey Lore: lokeysouls.comLokey's Abyssal Archive: abyssalarchive.comJoin the channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCcvGOIuFH6befwVyElnMI_A/joinSubscribe to my second channel: @smoughburgh-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESThe incredible Bloodborne Wiki: bloodborne-wiki.comBlood Echoes - Bloodborne Anthology: tuneandfairweather.com/products/blood-echoes-a-bloodborne-anthology-pre-orderLast Protagonist Translation Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NKkhAVz338xavCMiHplN--qxQG63K5kpBFDsbNUlg5g/edit#gid=0Last Protagonist Story Explained: youtu.be/fZQP3rjBA7oCharred Thermos on the Great Ones: youtu.be/rgZjlQMkQxgSinclair Lore on Nightmare Apostles: youtu.be/w_faGjQUQ24Sinclair Lore on Mergo's Wet Nurse: youtu.be/KmviIfVd6RISinclair Lore on Mergo's Attendants: youtu.be/3tuzAIgOM0ALance McDonald on Mergo's Wet Nurse: youtu.be/cuXKv5qqgtM-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by Shimhaq: twitter.com/shimhaqThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Bloodborne Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTown-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, King's Field and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Bloodborne, all rights to FromSoftware#bloodborne #bloodbornelore
Elden Ring Lore | Radagon of the Golden Order SmoughTown 2023-06-22 | Radagon Second Elden Lord; The Champion of the Golden Order and one of the most pinnacle mysteries of Elden Ring's Story. Marika is Radagon...but why? and how? In this Lore Video we discuss Radagon's history, his meaning and his relationship to Marika and the Elden Ring. ☕️Buy me a coffee to help fuel the lore☕️ - buymeacoffee.com/smoughtownIntro: 0:00Radagon's Origins: 2:20The Immortal Rebis: 25:57 King Consort: 40:07Fading Faith: 46:41The Golden Order: 55:42The Schemes of Radagon: 1:10:10The Misbegotten: 1:19:06The Red Wolf of Radagon: 1:22:55This is an extremely expansive video that not only discusses the Radagon but also covers the following subjects: Marika, The Elden Ring, The Golden Order, Golden Order Fundamentalism, The Erdtree, Maliketh, Gurranq, The Crucible, Godrey, Hoarah Loux, Ancient Dragons, Empyreans, Shadowbound Beasts, Blaidd, the Red Wolf of Radagon, Moonlight Altar, The Carians, Ranni, Rennala, Radahn, Rykard and much more!Shout out to Lokey for their insights and translations. Lokey's Abyssal Archive: abyssalarchive.comSubscribe to my second channel: @smoughburgh-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESTarnished Archaeologist 'Creeds of the Erdtree': youtu.be/6MNPMmL6N3gTarnished Archaeologist On the Omen and Misbegotten: youtu.be/Kt09q1zxsRcZiostorm 'Elden Ring is an Allegory for Alchemy': youtu.be/oilS07zu3JYZullie the Witch 'Little Mistakes': youtu.be/VB0qP8T90GIQuelaag 'The Elden Ring Keeps Me Up at Night': youtu.be/ijAfGOp0YuoLast Protagonist on the Greattree and Golden Order: youtu.be/oNe8EtddkS8Garrulous Goldmask on Radagon: youtu.be/rGsJu01oW2ISmoughTown on Marika: youtu.be/A0rcH_H3Y7cSmoughTown on Night of the Black Knives: youtu.be/oCIIUv59Bj8SmoughTown on the Gloam-Eyed Queen: youtu.be/lKqR4WXMa7YLearn Religion Article on Alchemy by Catherine Beyer: learnreligions.com/alchemical-sulfur-mercury-and-salt-96036-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by Sami: twitter.com/00oSamio00Thumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro, King's Field and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore #gaming
Bloodborne Lore | The Choir and Eldritch Truth SmoughTown 2023-06-04 | Go to strms.net/hellofresh_smoughtown and use code POGSMOUGHJUN16 for my special HelloFresh discount and to support my channel! #ad4️⃣ have already claimed this exclusive offer!What is the Choir? The Orphanage? What is the Purpose of The Celestial Emissaries and why was Ebrietas 'left behind'? These are all questions we will attempt to answer in this Bloodborne Lore Video. ☕️Buy me a coffee to help fuel the lore☕️ - buymeacoffee.com/smoughtownIntro: 0:00Byrgenwerth: 1:59Hellofresh: 4:01The Eldritch Truth: 5:24Blood Ministration: 18:43The Orphanage: 25:04The Cosmos: 35:51Celestial Emissaries: 52:19The School of Mensis: 1:07:17This is an extremely expansive video that not only discusses The Choir but also covers the following subjects: Ebrietas, The Research Hall, The Healing Church, Laurence, Master Willem, The Great Ones, Isz, Pthumeru, Yharnam, Celestial Emissaries, Failed Experiments, The Old Blood, The Moon Presence, The Hunter's Nightmare, The School of Mensis, Yarhar'gul, Micolash, Mergo, Hunter's Dream, Eldritch Truth, Blood Ministration, Amygdala and much more!Shout out to Lokey for their insights and translations. Lokey Lore: lokeysouls.comLokey's Abyssal Archive: abyssalarchive.comJoin the channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCcvGOIuFH6befwVyElnMI_A/joinSubscribe to my second channel: @smoughburgh-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESBlood Echoes - Bloodborne Anthology: tuneandfairweather.com/products/blood-echoes-a-bloodborne-anthology-pre-orderLokey Article on the Choir: lokeysouls.com/2021/12/24/the-choirLokey Article on Byrgenwerth: lokeysouls.com/2022/03/17/byrgenwerthLokey Article on The Healing Church: lokeysouls.com/2023/05/15/healing-churchReddit Post by u/Stinkhorse on Stacked Realities: reddit.com/r/bloodborne/comments/4e7lqo/the_sky_and_the_cosmos_are_one_no_literally-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by Shimhaq: twitter.com/shimhaqThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Bloodborne Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTown-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, King's Field and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Bloodborne, all rights to FromSoftware#bloodborne #bloodbornelore
Misbegotten Crusader Explained | Elden Ring SmoughTown 2023-05-28 | In this Elden Ring Lore Short we discuss the mystery of the Misbegotten Crusader found in the Consecrated Snowfield and how it came to wield Radagon's Golden Order Greatsword.Full Lore Video here: youtu.be/T5w7j_o0yKQ#eldenring #eldenringlore #shorts
I Played Blasphemous 2 | Hands On Impressions SmoughTown 2023-05-23 | In this video we show off New Blasphemous 2 Gameplay, Insights, Lore and Concept Art. I was lucky enough to be invited to the Blasphemous II preview event in Seville to meet The Game Kitchen Development Team and play the game. I had an hour with the game itself, took part in a Q&A session and got a sit down with the Lead Level Designer and a Member of the Production Team. In this video I will provide as much information as I was able to garner from this event and give my impressions of the Game. Blaphemous 2 is Developed by The Game Kitchen and you can wishlist here: https://t.co/PHjMOJV5NwShout out to The Game Kitchen and Team17 for the Invite to the Preview Event.Intro: 0:00Gameplay: 0:58Lore (Spoilers): 15:57Developer Q&A: 19:03N.B this is not my gameplay. It is all provided B-roll.Join the channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCcvGOIuFH6befwVyElnMI_A/joinSubscribe to my second channel: @smoughburgh-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLASPHEMOUS 2The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle one and for all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESLore Hunter video on Platforming: youtu.be/aUY21PlHwswSmoughTown Blasphemous Lore Video: youtu.be/g4rsV0ta7D4SmoughTown Lore Video on the DLC: youtu.be/tev31UdFPvg-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Blasphemous by Carlos Viola.I do not own the rights to Blasphemous, all rights to the Game Kitchen.#blasphemous #blasphemous2 #gaming
Elden Ring Lore | The Beastmen of Farum Azula SmoughTown 2023-05-12 | Go to strms.net/factor75_smoughtown and use code POGSMOUGHMAY40 for my special Factor75 discount and to support my channel! #ad2️⃣ have already claimed this exclusive offer!The Beastmen of Farum Azula are a mysterious and often overlooked race, but clearly they have some thematic importance to the greater narrative. In this Elden Ring Lore video we explain Farum Azula, their history, culture, beliefs and themes. Intro: 0:00Five Fingers: 1:34Factor75: 4:03The Beastmen: 5:20Wrath vs. Wisdom: 21:48Obsession with Death: 35:08Beast Prehistory: 39:19Farum Azula & Society: 44:47The Beast Within: 55:29This is an extremely expansive video that not only discusses the Beastmen of Farum Azula but also covers the following subjects: Maliketh, Gurranq, The Crucible, Godrey, Hoarah Loux, Ancient Dragons, The Beast Clergy, Placidusax, Caelid, Bestial Sanctum, Demi-Humans, Stormhawks, The Stormhawk King, the Storm Lord, Stormveil, Empyreans, Shadowbound Beasts, Blaidd, wolves, lions, sheep and much more!Shout out to Lokey for their insights and translations. Lokey's Abyssal Archive: abyssalarchive.comSubscribe to my second channel: @smoughburgh-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESDark Tark on Farum Azula: youtu.be/2gdTjVHgYzwHawkshaw on Elden Ring's Colours: youtu.be/xcIEWVFSce8Tarnished Archaeologist on Farum Azula: youtu.be/JW6A53xgfsgLore Hunter on Stormveil: youtu.be/qFQNbdALu5ESmoughTown Ancient Dragons: youtu.be/oEiF3906wiESmoughTown on Shadow Bound Beasts: youtu.be/Ck9MJ6iIslISmoughTown on Godfrey: youtu.be/idYNzvzp9gU-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by Sami: twitter.com/00oSamio00Thumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro, King's Field and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore #gaming #ad
Goldmask & Dungeater Similarities | Elden Ring SmoughTown 2023-05-06 | In This Elden Ring Lore Short we show how Dungeater and Goldmask walk very similar paths, despite being very different characters - all tied together by their shared 'Sun' Imagery.Full Tarnished Dungeater Video here: youtu.be/XjhXGHxzs2s#eldenring #eldenringlore #shorts
The Badlands Explained | Elden Ring SmoughTown 2023-04-28 | In this Elden Ring Lore Short we offer an explanation on what we know of the Badlands, the region that Hoarah Loux and other Tarnished hail from. Full Tarnished Lore Video here: youtu.be/idYNzvzp9gU#eldenring #eldenringlore #shorts
Elden Ring Lore | Hidden Stories SmoughTown 2023-04-20 | Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/smough - Enter promo code SMOUGH for 83% off and three extra months for free!The Lands Between are a vast and fascinating place; lore is everywhere, smaller scale stories told indirectly that add depth to this world. In this video we will examine some of these 'hidden' tales and what they can tell us.Intro: 0:00Moonlight Altar: 1:12Glintstone Keys: 21:52Seethewater Cave: 31:25Fire Monk Beast Trainers: 39:16Demi-Human Diplomacy: 44:02Misbegotten Crusader: 51:22This is an extremely expansive video that covers the following subjects: Raya Lucaria, The Carians, The Misbegotten, Glintstone, Glintstone Key, Thops, Caelid Dogs, Giant Crows, Misbegotten Crusader, The Golden Order Greatsword, Mt Gelmir, The Fire Monks, Fort Laedd, Seethewater Cave, Moonlight Altar, The Cathedral of Manus Celes, Demi-Humans, Kenneth Haight, Limgrave, Leyndell, Demi-Human Queen Maggie, Azur, The Consecrated Snowfield and much more!Shout out to Lokey for their insights and translations. Lokey Abyssal Archive: abyssalarchive.comSubscribe to my second channel: @smoughburgh-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESZiostorm video on Manus Celes: youtube.com/watch?v=iDZzGooj3DATarnished Archaeologist on Eternal Empire: youtube.com/watch?v=o1MKKwpoPsUHonored Madman Crow video: youtube.com/watch?v=c9qEBqhJQqUSmoughTown Fire Monks and Giants: youtube.com/watch?v=WBCutl_C6XE&t=3016s-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSThumbnail art by Sami: twitter.com/00oSamio00Thumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro, King's Field and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore #gaming
Tarnished Immortality Explained | Elden Ring SmoughTown 2023-04-14 | In this Elden Ring Lore Short we offer an explanation as to why the Tarnished are able to resurrect and the relationship to the Guidance of Grace.Full Tarnished Lore Video here: youtu.be/idYNzvzp9gU#eldenring #eldenringlore #shorts
Elden Ring Lore | Godfrey and the Tarnished SmoughTown 2023-04-06 | Get up to 35% OFF your Displates using code SMOUGHTOWN or link: displate.com/promo/smoughtown/?art=5f9962209770dWho are the Tarnished? To understand this question we must analyse the greatest of their number; Godfrey First Elden Lord. Join me this week as we analyse Godfrey, Serosh and the Tarnished. Intro: 0:00Serosh and Stormveil: 3:17The Roundtable: 34:33First Elden Lord: 44:59Age of Plenty: 1:00:44The Tarnished: 1:11:01Guided by Grace: 1:25:38This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at Godfrey and the Tarnished but also covers the following subjects: Serosh, The Beasts, Placidusax, The Ancient Dragons, The Stormlord, Stormveil, The Erdtree, Hoarah Loux, The Golden Lineage, Grace, The Bad Lands, The Shattering, Godwyn, Flame of Ruin, War of the Giants, Golden Order, rune of death, vargram and more!Subscribe to my second channel: @smoughburgh-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESTarnished Archaeologist on Godfrey: youtube.com/watch?v=syzMebGy7HA&t=31sTarnished Archaelogist on Serosh: youtube.com/watch?v=eGlwrJwIGtg&t=766sLore Hunter on Stormveil: youtube.com/watch?v=qFQNbdALu5EEredin on Golden Lineage: youtube.com/watch?v=kISYrGRr6gs&t=823sLast Protagonist Stormlord: youtube.com/watch?v=zWCRSgeUvP8&t=78sVaati Vidya Secrets video: youtube.com/watch?v=XCdafrFRr3oSmoughTown on Fire Giants: youtube.com/watch?v=WBCutl_C6XE&t=3016sScreen Rant Miyazaki Quotes: screenrant.com/elden-ring-character-name-creation-tarnished-miyazaki-loreReddit post with Miyazaki quote: reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/sdfxsi/miyazaki_on_immortality_in_elden_ring_from-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by Sami: twitter.com/00oSamio00Thumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore #gaming
Is Melina the Gloam Eyed Queen? | Elden Ring SmoughTown 2023-03-26 | In this Elden Ring Lore Short we look at some of the compelling evidence that points to Melina being the Gloam-Eyed Queen.Full Godskin Lore Video here: youtube.com/watch?v=lKqR4WXMa7Y#eldenring #eldenringlore #shorts
What Does the God Skin Sigil Mean? | Elden Ring SmoughTown 2023-03-19 | Elden Ring Lore short where we discuss the meaning of the God Slaying Sigil for the Black Flame incantations. Thanks to Lokey for the translation provided.Full Godskin Lore Video here: youtube.com/watch?v=lKqR4WXMa7Y#eldenring #eldenringlore #shorts
Elden Ring Lore | Gloam-Eyed Queen and The Godskins SmoughTown 2023-03-14 | The Gloam-Eyed Queen and her Godskin Apostles are one of the most intriguing mysteries in the lore. Who is she? What did she stand for? When did the God Hunt Happen? These are some of the ideas we will try and explain in this Elden Ring lore video. Intro: 0:00To Be Empyrean: 1:52The Burning of the Erdtrees: 10:46The Gloam-Eyed Queen: 23:00Melina: 51:40The Godskins: 1:01:05The God Hunt: 1:22:39Legacy of the Gloam-Eyed: 1:30:36This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at The Gloam-Eyed Queen but also covers the following subjects: The Godskin Apostles, Godskin Nobles, Godslayer Greatsword, Maliketh, Vargram, Melina, Gurranq, Marika, The Erdtree, The Shattering, Godwyn, The Black Flame, Flame of Ruin, War of the Giants, Golden Order, rune of death, vargram and more!Subscribe to my second channel: @smoughburgh Shout out to Eugenia Lysa For the Custom 3D renders commissioned for this video:Youtube: @eugenialysa Twitter: twitter.com/JaneLysa911-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESTarnished Archaeologist 'Creeds of the Erdtree': youtube.com/watch?v=6MNPMmL6N3g&t=859sTarnished Archaeologist ' Serpent and the Erdtree': youtube.com/watch?v=D0AQzqx3EpwLast Protagonist on the Gloam Eyed Queen: youtube.com/watch?v=1938y14AFFc&t=542sV-limit 'Flames of the Gods': youtube.com/watch?v=8w8gMUigyOs&t=209sZiostorm Melina Video: youtube.com/watch?v=xo7Jx0C4A_oQuelaag Twitter re Rune of Death: twitter.com/xIngenue/status/1630793485916995585?s=20Sekiro Dubi re Rune of Life: twitter.com/sekirodubi/status/1630891545413967874Reddit post with Quirkus23's comment: reddit.com/r/EldenRingLoreTalk/comments/10vdv3w/what_could_be_the_significance_of_the_godskinSmoughTown on Night of the Black Knives: youtube.com/watch?v=oCIIUv59Bj8&t=1sBandai Namco Article 'Age of the Gods': https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/news/look-the-history-of-elden-rings-lands-between-the-age-of-gods-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the Eugenia Lysa: twitter.com/JaneLysa911Thumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore #gaming
Elden Ring Lore | Ranni The Witch SmoughTown 2023-02-23 | Ranni is one of the most influential and pivotal figures in all of Elden Ring, and yet we know so little about her. Who was her mysterious mentor? What is the Dark Moon? How does She relate to Melina? What is the Age of Stars? These are all questions we ponder and try to explain in this Lore video.Intro: 0:00A Royal Heritage: 1:59The Dark Moon: 17:02Night of the Black Knives: 36:02Ranni's Fate: 52:27Age of Stars: 1:04:39This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at Lunar Princess Ranni but also covers the following subjects: The Snowy Crone, The Dark Moon, Rennala, The Carian Royal Family, Blaidd, Iji, Seluvis, Renna, Melina, The Full Moon, Raya Lucaria, Radahn, Rykard, Night of the Black Knives, the Nox, The Numen, The Erdtree and more!Subscribe to my second channel: @smoughburgh Shout out to Lokey for their insights and translations. Lokey Abyssal Archive: abyssalarchive.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESTarnished Archaeologist on the Eternal Empire: youtube.com/watch?v=o1MKKwpoPsUZiostorm on Melina: youtube.com/watch?v=xo7Jx0C4A_oZiostorm on Age of Starts Translation: youtube.com/watch?v=sS08xpL0m8U&t=420sAge of Stars Translation article from FrontlineJP: frontlinejp.net/2022/03/14/elden-ring-the-age-of-stars-ending-mistranslations-explainedNamelessSinger on 'Gold Road' Theory: reddit.com/r/EldenRingLoreTalk/comments/vgm5o0/the_goldroad_one_road_connects_nearly_all_of_the-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the incredible Shimhaq: twitter.com/shimhaqThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore #gaming
Elden Ring Lore | Morgott The Omen King SmoughTown 2023-02-02 | Morgott The Veiled Monarch is a fascinating and complex nemesis for the Tarnished and so in this video we will explore the story of Margit, Morgott and his relationship with the Formless Mother. Intro: 0:00Omen Royalty: 2:11The Shunning Grounds: 16:00Last of All Kings: 33:23The Veiled and the Fell: 52:21The Formless Mother: 1:07:23This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at Morgott and the Formless Mother but also covers the following subjects: The Omen Curse, Margit The Fell Omen, Dung Eater, Night's Cavalry, Mohg, the Crucible, The Crucible Knights, Godfrey, Misbegotten, Leyndell, Shunning Grounds, the Wraith Callers, Revenants, Death Hex Magic and more!Subscribe to my second channel: youtube.com/channel/UCJdiWn43tNcEWizzQMl9YHgShout out to Lokey and Mirko for their insights and translations.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESSmoughTown Omen Video: youtube.com/watch?v=XjhXGHxzs2s&t=1623sAGTJake on Morgott: youtube.com/watch?v=uxWuGuP60XsHawkshaw video on Perfumers: youtube.com/watch?v=RuerOkQhSTs&t=1647sHawkshaw video on Colours in Elden Ring: youtube.com/watch?v=xcIEWVFSce8&t=2995sTarnished Archaeologist on Godfrey and Crucible: youtube.com/watch?v=syzMebGy7HA&t=1739sCrunchy on the Crucible: youtube.com/watch?v=1ShHJBCRapg&t=886sLokey Abyssal Archive: abyssalarchive.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the incredible Sami: twitter.com/00oSamio00Big Thanks to Last Protagonist for his fantastic videos and translations provided: www.youtube.com/@LastProtagonistThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore #gaming
Elden Ring Lore | Dung Eater and The Omen Curse SmoughTown 2023-01-18 | The Dung Eater is one of the most sinister characters in all of Soulsborne history and yet there is far more to him than meets the eye. The Greater Will has chosen him to play a role in the coming days and through him we may better understand the Omen Condition and the nature of the 'curse'.Intro: 0:00The Age of the Crucible: 2:45The Omen: 16:36The Dung Eater: 29:16The Omen Curse: 50:02Omen Killers: 1:01:18Age of Despair: 1:08:53This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at The Dung Eater and the Omen but also covers the following subjects: Morgott, Mohg, the Crucible, The Crucible Knights, Godfrey, Misbegotten, Leyndell, Shunning Grounds, The Age of Despair, Godwyn, Those who live in death, the Wraith Callers, Revenants, Death Hex Magic and more!Shout out to Lokey for their insights and translations.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESReddit Post on Dung Eater Japanese Origins: reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/u2yl2w/the_japanese_origins_of_the_dung_eaterHawkshaw video on Perfumers: youtube.com/watch?v=RuerOkQhSTs&t=1647sHawkshaw video on Colours in Elden Ring: youtube.com/watch?v=xcIEWVFSce8&t=2995sTarnished Archaeologist on Godfrey and Crucible: youtube.com/watch?v=syzMebGy7HA&t=1739sTarnished Archaeologist on Life Cycles: youtube.com/watch?v=3C-AaanlTD4&t=1111sQuelaag 'The Elden Ring Keeps Me Up At Night': youtube.com/watch?v=ijAfGOp0Yuo&t=1419sRatatoskr 'The Greater Will Doesn't care about the Golden Order': youtube.com/watch?v=tOrOygLipnQCrunchy Twitter Thread: twitter.com/MrEldenThing/status/1593679412674822148Lokey Abyssal Archive: abyssalarchive.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the incredible Sami: twitter.com/00oSamio00Big Thanks to Last Protagonist for his fantastic videos and translations provided: www.youtube.com/@LastProtagonistThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore #gaming
Elden Ring Lore | Night of the Black Knives Dissected SmoughTown 2022-12-27 | On a Night of Wintry Fog, the Black Knife Assassins struck down Godwyn the Golden and changed the world forever. Yet despite its importance, there are many details about this night that are hotly debated. Join me this week as we answer some of the deeper questions surrounding the event.Intro: 0:00The Golden Age: 1:59Foul Covenant: 11:39Marika is Innocent: 37:50Killing Fate: 45:02The Night of the Black Knives: 54:55Aftermath: 1:09:37Ordina Liturgical Town: 1:13:39A Night O' Wintry Fog: 1:14:30 This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at Astel but also covers the following subjects: Glintstone, Crystalians, Onyx Lords, Alabaster Lords, Gravity Magic, Rennala, The Carians, The Primeval Current, Two Fingers, Greater Will, Elden Beast, The Lands Between, Raya Lucaria and More!Shout out to Lokey and Mirko (u/LaMi_1) for their insights and translations.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESBandai Namco the 'Age of Gods' article: https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/news/look-the-history-of-elden-rings-lands-between-the-age-of-godsTarnished Archaeologist on Leyndell: youtube.com/watch?v=_b3GUWzssZc&t=704sQuelaag 'The Elden Ring Keeps Me Up At Night': youtube.com/watch?v=ijAfGOp0Yuo&t=1419sLokey Abyssal Archive: abyssalarchive.comSmoughTown Video on Eternal Cities: youtube.com/watch?v=r4D2ivtskOY&t=646s-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the incredible Sami: twitter.com/00oSamio00Big Thanks to Last Protagonist for his fantastic videos and translations provided: www.youtube.com/@LastProtagonistThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore #gaming
Elden Ring Lore | Astel and Cosmic Mysteries SmoughTown 2022-12-10 | Astel, the Crystalians the Onyx and Alabaster Lords - all fascinating plot points in Elden Ring that are little understood. In this lore video we dissect the cosmic elements of the story, concluding with a look at Astel, Naturalborn of the Void.Intro: 0:00Crystalians and Glintstone: 1:59Gravity Magic: 21:04Stars of Darkness: 35:52This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at Astel but also covers the following subjects: Glintstone, Crystalians, Onyx Lords, Alabaster Lords, Gravity Magic, Rennala, The Carians, The Primeval Current, Two Fingers, Greater Will, Elden Beast, The Lands Between, Raya Lucaria and More!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESQuelaag on Magentism and Metals: youtube.com/watch?v=WGYenEGAP90Quelaag on the 'Ripple': youtube.com/watch?v=Of-fexQOhBcQuelaag 'The Elden Ring Keeps Me Up At Night': youtube.com/watch?v=ijAfGOp0Yuo&t=572sV-Limit on Astel: youtube.com/watch?v=KvreHadTCHsInhuman One: youtube.com/watch?v=JyRyWJlkEpsReddit Discussion Re Gravity Magic: reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/y7wa4z/til_the_crestsymbol_for_gravity_magic_is_anu/formalcryptographer 's post on Crystalian visual design / The Golem: reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/vbz9xn/i_cant_be_the_only_one_to_notice_that_thePBS Video On White Holes: youtube.com/watch?v=S4aqGI1mSqo&t=168sSmoughTown video on Primeval Current Lore: youtube.com/watch?v=gl6nux1-KUQSpace.com on Wormholes: space.com/build-wormhole-using-extra-tiny-dimensions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the incredible Shimhaq: twitter.com/shimhaqShout out to Mirko / u/LaMi_1for their insights and translations.Big Thanks to Last Protagonist for his fantastic videos and translations provided: www.youtube.com/@LastProtagonistThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore #gaming
Elden Ring Lore | The Albinaurics SmoughTown 2022-11-26 | The Albinaurics are some of the most fascinating beings in all of the lands beween; Artificially Made, Imperfect and Persecuted. The Albinaurics can teach us so much about the concept of life in the Lands Between, so join me this week as we examine these fascinating peoples. Intro: 0:00Origins: 2:22Nox Alchemy: 6:23An Artificial Lord: 11:26Alchemical Homunculi: 16:42The Raya Lucarian Connection: 25:41The Albinaurics: 32:39Persecution: 45:53Outcasts: 56:23The Promised Lands: 1:03:55This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at The Albinaurics but also covers the following subjects: The Albinauric Bloodclot, The Eternal Cities, Nox, Ranni, Rennala, Miquella, The Haligtree, Latenna, Loretta, Albus, Gideon Ofnir The All Knowing, Nepheli Loux and More!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESZullie's Albinauric Video: youtube.com/watch?v=khIv-H31cE4&t=119sZiostorm Discoveries Video: youtube.com/watch?v=g1W4lKj8dzU&t=269sNullrin Asimi Reconstruction Video: youtube.com/watch?v=1z9IG6Rnnac&t=4s-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the incredible Joestrela: twitter.com/joestreladrawThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #albinaurics #eldenringlore
Elden Ring Story Timeline SmoughTown 2022-11-11 | Elden Ring Lore Timeline: Myself @LoreHunter and @tarnishedarchaeologist attempt to order the lore and story elements of the game into a coherent Timeline of Events in Elden Ring. From the Ancient Dragons to the Shattering War, we explore and explain the Story of Elden Ring.The Lore Hunter: www.youtube.com/c/LoreHunterThe Tarnished Archaeologist: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIpxEgQbZSJNe20jbyKJFQIntro: 0:00The One Great: 2:03The Prehistoric Era: 4:30Ancient History: 7:33Pre-Erdtree Era: 23:50Crucible Era: 30:39The Erdtree Conquest: 36:51Early Erdtree Era: 45:33Dawn of the Golden Order: 54:30Radagon's Reign: 1:03:50The Shattering: 1:11:55The Age of the Tarnished: 1:16:55100k Thank You: 1:18:23 This is an extremely expansive video that looks at the entire story of Elden Ring including: The Shattering, Erdtree, Marika, Radagon, Godfrey, Ranni, Fia, Radahn, Malenia, Miquella, Morgott, Margit, Bernahl, Rykard, the Greater Will, Elden Beast, Godwyn and More!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the incredible Albert Cordero: twitter.com/Albert_CorderoThank you to both Lore Hunter and Tarnished Archaeologist for not only reviewing my timeline and helping me with it but also for their own original work and voice.Thank you to @SekiroDubi for showing me how to take some of the more interesting shots.Thumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTown-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #timeline #radagon
Elden Ring Lore | The Flame of Frenzy SmoughTown 2022-10-28 | The Frenzied Flame and the Three Fingers are one of the most terrifying challenges to the Greater Will's Order. With the likes of Vyke almost becoming the Lord of Chaos, and the spread of the Frenzied Flame growing, how long will it be until Chaos takes the world? MAY CHAOS TAKE THE WORLD!Intro: 0:00An Outer God: 1:33The God of Chaos: 8:35The Three Fingers: 24:54The Flame of Frenzy: 35:50The Lord of Chaos: 50:30This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at the Frenzied Flame and the Three Fingers but also covers the following subjects: Vyke, The Flame of Frenzy, The Great Caravan, The Two Fingers, Kale, Leyndell, The Great Will, The One Great, Edgar, Irina, Hyetta, Shabriri, Yura, Liurnia and Chaos. Massive thank you to Mirko (u/LaMi_1) and Great Cosmic Axolotl for their assistance in translations and cultural references. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESLore Hunter video on Shabriri: youtube.com/watch?v=8CkSMmR3ePc&t=839sRatatoskr on The Frenzied Flame: youtube.com/watch?v=pblth0JJz-c&t=275sV-Limit on Vyke: youtube.com/watch?v=S3XvpHeAe3ESekiro Dubi restoration of Kale Quest: youtube.com/watch?v=0Cljs4UTdT8&t=735sSekiro Dubi restoration of St Trina Quest: youtube.com/watch?v=LK_8F_XwLaE&t=230sZiostorm 8 Discoveries Video: youtube.com/watch?v=g1W4lKj8dzU&t=269sMiles Johnston Agony Instagram Post: instagram.com/p/BgO4Hh5gYdH/?hl=en---------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the incredible Shimhaq: twitter.com/shimhaqBig Thanks to Last Protagonist for his fantastic videos and translations provided: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastProtago...'Agony' Artist is Miles Johnston: instagram.com/miles_art/?hl=en'Shabriri' by Nir Levie: artstation.com/artwork/Z5WlnZMassive thanks to u/LaMi_1 (Mirko) for the guidance and translations: reddit.com/user/LaMi_1Thumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTown---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore
Elden Ring Lore | The Outer Gods SmoughTown 2022-10-14 | Use code POGSMOUGH60 for 60% off your first box at strms.net/SmoughtownFactorOctoberYT60 #ad The Outer Gods of Elden Ring's Universe are one of the most discussed and debated areas in the lore and for good reason. In this video we look to the original Japanese and the Japanese Lore Community to help us full understand what these nebulous beings are meant to convey and their relationship to the concept of Kami. Intro: 0:00Kami: 2:14Sponsor: 10:28The Empyrean Question: 11:37The Cosmic Question: 21:52The Ancient God of Rot: 27:11The Outer God of Death: 34:16The Mother of Truth: 39:31The Fell God and the Moon: 47:38This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at The Outer Gods as a whole but also covers the following subjects: Mohg, Malenia, Miquella, The Greater Will, Marika, The Elden Ring, The Golden Order, The Deathbirds, the Frenzied Flame, Okina, Land of Reeds, The Blood Star, The Moon, The Fell God and More!Massive thank you to Mirko (u/LaMi_1) and Great Cosmic Axolotl for their assistance in translations and cultural references. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESSabaku no Maiku Episode 38: youtube.com/watch?v=kWwGals1Kz0&t=3960sRatatoskr 'The Greater Will Doesn't Care About the Golden Order': youtube.com/watch?v=tOrOygLipnQPost by u/NamelessSinger re Siofra River: reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/udhrmp/the_blue_dancer_fairy_is_the_siofra_riverAesir Aesthetics Re The Horror Lost in Translation: youtube.com/watch?v=LoCH_Vz9uro&t=699s-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the incredible Shimhaq: twitter.com/shimhaqBig Thanks to Last Protagonist for his fantastic videos and translations provided: youtube.com/c/LastProtagonistMassive thanks to u/LaMi_1 (Mirko) for the guidance and translations: reddit.com/user/LaMi_1Thumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore
Elden Ring Lore | The Greater Will is NOT an Outer God SmoughTown 2022-09-30 | Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code SMOUGH at → mnscpd.com/SmoughTown #teammanscaped We are quick to label the Greater Will as an Outer God, but is that really true? Or is the Greater Will something 'greater' akin to the Biblical God? Join me this week as we assess the nature of the Greater Will and the Outer Gods.Intro: 0:00Defining A God: 2:05Sponsor: 8:53The Outer Gods: 10:04The Greater Will: 27:17Life and Order: 38:44In His Image: 45:54The Grand Creator: 56:42This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at The Greater Will but also covers the following subjects: The Outer Gods, The Formless Mother, The Mother of Truth, The Two Fingers, The Three Fingers, The Frenzied Flame, Hyetta, Melina, Marika, The Elden Beast, The God of Rot, The Scarlet Rot, The Deathbirds, The Elden Ring, The Crucible, The Erdtree and More!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESDoogManGuy on Greater Will and Hyetta Translations: youtube.com/watch?v=Ty-4M2PYTK8&t=164sDoogManGuy on Six Essential Translations (Elden Lord): youtube.com/watch?v=Yw6ni2QCqc8&t=209sThe Red Book on the Nameless Things (LoTR): youtube.com/watch?v=DJQPRPrv7GE&t=422sSabaku no Maiku Episode 38: youtube.com/watch?v=kWwGals1Kz0&t=3960sTarnished Archaeologist Video on the Cycle of Life in ER: youtube.com/watch?v=3C-AaanlTD4Ratatoskr 'The Greater Will Doesn't Care About the Golden Order': youtube.com/watch?v=tOrOygLipnQReddit post for comment from u/LaMi_1: reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/vcaesz/placidusax_is_as_much_an_elden_lord_as_godfrey_inSmoughTown Lore Video: youtube.com/watch?v=oEiF3906wiE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the incredible DePietro Draws: twitter.com/depietro_drawsBig Thanks to Last Protagonist for his fantastic videos and translations provided: youtube.com/c/LastProtagonistThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore #ad
Elden Ring Lore | The Ancient Dragons SmoughTown 2022-09-17 | 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. Intro: 0:00Genesis: 2:01Avatars of Life: 11:12The Ancient Dragons: 17:08The Beastmen: 29:32Farum Azula: 42:38The Collapse: 58:08The Call of the Dragon: 1:10:13This 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!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESThe Tarnished Archaeologist's Incredible Farum Azula Video: youtube.com/watch?v=JW6A53xgfsg&t=375sAshen Hollow's Dragon Lore Video: youtube.com/watch?v=bgW53fwgyo4&t=1036sQuelaag on Dragons, Erdtree, Crucible Etc.: youtube.com/watch?v=8jmjMMyvlL4&t=667sLast Protagonist's Golden Order, Erdtree, Crucible Video: youtube.com/watch?v=oNe8EtddkS8Ratatoskr Video on Greater Will and Order: youtube.com/watch?v=tOrOygLipnQ&t=253sZullie the Witch on Dragon Colouration: youtube.com/watch?v=XSc-Oc3dIss&t=71sSinclair Lore on Marika and Death: youtube.com/watch?v=yJgP_nY_ng4&t=180sPost that contains u/shabririgrapes' insight on Farum Azula: reddit.com/r/eldenringdiscussion/comments/uatbkp/can_someone_explain_the_name_crumbling_farum_azulaPost that contains u/snoopeppers9223's translation of Dragon Names: reddit.com/r/etymology/comments/tru94d/the_uncanny_naming_convention_of_elden_ringsPost by u/Whibbz on Divine Tower Alignment: reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/tfcn9p/the_alignment_of_the_divine_towers_tells_mePost 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-180958733SmoughTown video on The Deep: youtube.com/watch?v=Quo8B3zv7qw&t=60s-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the incredible Shimhaq: twitter.com/shimhaqThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #eldenringlore #farumazula
Elden Ring Lore | The Deathbirds and Ghostflame SmoughTown 2022-09-10 | Go to strms.net/hellofresh_se-6165437 and use code POGSMOUGHSEPT16 for my special HelloFresh discount and to support my channel! #ad4️⃣ have already claimed this exclusive offer!To many in the Lands Between, the Deathbirds are symbolic of death and this is no surprise given their role in administering ancient funerary rites. The Dead need guidance and so this week I will guide you through the lore of the various Psychopomps including; Rosus, Tibia Mariners and The Helphen.Intro: 0:00Tarnished and Grace: 2:14Sponsor: 8:48The Deathbirds: 10:03Ghostflame and Necromancy: 19:58Ushers of the Dead: 40:35The Soulless: 54:29This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at The Deathbirds and the Deathrites but also covers the following subjects: Deathroot, Those Who Live in Death, Rosus, The Helphen, Tibia Mariners, Those Lost in Death, The Mausoleum, The Soulless Demi Gods, The Ghostflame and More!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESCrunchy on the Helphen: youtube.com/watch?v=D_wyvRCMrBw&t=1090sMr Hulthen on the Deathbirds: youtube.com/watch?v=W5AnTgA48U4V-Limit on The Eclipse: youtube.com/watch?v=JHVfuBlLsgs&t=329sVaatiVidya on The Death Bosses: youtube.com/watch?v=IJ_J8TlR9Hs&t=523sReddit Post by u/GoirceXI re The Soulless Demi Gods: reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/w5s2kd/seven_soulless_demigods_theory-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the incredible Shimhaq: twitter.com/shimhaqBig Thanks to Last Protagonist for his fantastic videos and translations provided: youtube.com/c/LastProtagonistThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #deathbirds #ad
Elden Ring Lore | Godwyn Prince of Death SmoughTown 2022-08-26 | Godwyn the Golden and his murder has lead to the mass corruption of the lands between, as well as the Rise of Those Who Live in Death. In this lore video we explore Godwyn's soulless life, those born of the Death Root and his most loyal adherent; Fia, Deathbed Companion. Intro: 0:00Godwyn The Golden: 2:32Night of the Black Knives: 11:55The Prince of Death: 37:45Deathroot: 51:20Fortissax and The Eclipse: 1:03:02Fia and the Mending Rune: 1:13:44The Age of the Duskborn: 1:28:02This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at Godwyn Prince of Death but also covers the following subjects: Deathroot, Those Who Live in Death, Fia, The Golden Order, Destined Death, Fortissax, The Night of the Black Knives, Godwyn, Deathbed Companions, Empyrean, The Greattree, Leyndell, The Age of Dragons, The Golden Lineage, The Eclipse, Soulless Demi-Gods, Age of the Duskborn and More!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESAesir Aesthetics Re The Horror Lost in Translation: youtube.com/watch?v=LoCH_Vz9uro&t=699sZullie The Witch Re Godwyn and Wormfaces: youtube.com/c/ZullietheWitchV-Limit Eclipse Video: youtube.com/watch?v=JHVfuBlLsgs&t=325sPost on Marika by u/Haahhh: reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/uzo0y6/the_symbolism_of_marika_what_the_elden_ring_does-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSCommission Thumbnail art by the incredible DePietro Draws: twitter.com/depietro_drawsBig Thanks to Last Protagonist for his fantastic videos and translations provided: youtube.com/c/LastProtagonistThanks to the Embraced One for providing the Divine Dragon Footage: youtube.com/c/TheEmbracedOneThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #godwyn #fia
Elden Ring Lore | Queen Marika and the Erdtree SmoughTown 2022-08-12 | Queen Marika is the singular most important character in the entire game and despite that she remains an enigma. So too is the Erdtree central to the story, and yet it's nature still alludes us, so join me this week as we try to unpack these subjects. Intro: 0:00Red Gold and Prehistory: 3:37Pre Erdtree Timeline: 14:26What is the Erdtree?: 23:49Queen Marika the Eternal: 44:14The Age of Plenty: 1:00:45The Immortal Rebis: 1:07:52Marika the Numen: 1:21:51Marika the Martyr: 1:33:12This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at Marika and the Erdtree but also covers the following subjects: The Crucible, The Misbegotten, The Age of Plenty, The Golden Order, Destined Death, The Night of the Black Knives, Godwyn, Those who Live in Death, Empyrean, The Greattree, Leyndell, The Age of Dragons, The Golden Lineage, The War of the Giants and More!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCESLast Protagonist' Seminal Crucible/Greattree Video: youtube.com/watch?v=oNe8EtddkS8Quelaag Re Erdtree and Farum Azula: youtube.com/watch?v=8jmjMMyvlL4&t=667sEredin Re Environmental Observations: youtube.com/watch?v=rhr52DYafxQ&list=PLQAecmJi6hkJpPI44S-CjaLra3HamaEdK&index=1&t=675sSekiro Dubi Re Erdtree Observations: youtube.com/watch?v=-PF0TxZMwCE&t=7sAshen Hollow on Marika: youtube.com/watch?v=J2vGwTzv89kZiostorm Re Mushroom Imagery: youtube.com/watch?v=1l60vwqf9Gk&t=466sPost on Marika by u/Haahhh: reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/uzo0y6/the_symbolism_of_marika_what_the_elden_ring_does-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITSMarika Voice Actor - Joyh97: fiverr.com/joyh97?source=gig_page&gigs=slug%3Ado-british-voice-over-narration%2Cpckg_id%3A1Commission Thumbnail art by the incredible Shimhaq: twitter.com/shimhaqBig Thanks to Last Protagonist for his fantastic videos and translations provided: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastProtago...Thumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #marika #erdtree
Elden Ring Lore | Deep Dive Into the Starting Classes SmoughTown 2022-07-30 | The Tarnished were all once warriors but beyond that they have a complex history. Tarnished Hunters, Prophets who have seen the flame and inheritors of the Blind Swordsman. The Starting classes of Elden Ring each hold a story (mostly) that can provide a great bedrock of Lore. Intro: 0:00Confessor: 1:25Warrior: 6:17Samurai: 12:19Astrologer: 16:55Prophet: 22:03Hero: 25:37Prisoner: 27:13Vagabond, Bandit and Wretch: 33:20Final Thoughts: 35:46I found this to be a worthwhile subject as the starting classes are excellent on informing us about the cultures, crime, history and scope of the lands between as well as the nature of the Tarnished themselves.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #tarnished #godfrey
Elden Ring Lore | Goldmask and the Golden Order SmoughTown 2022-07-22 | The Golden Order is the most dominant philosophy in the Lands Between, yet it rests upon crumbling foundations. Goldmask, the most loyal to its ideals labours to uncover the truth of its failings and remake it to bring forth the Age of Perfect Order.Intro: 0:00The Birth of the Golden Order: 2:19Fundamentalism: 15:28Those Who Live in Death: 28:08Goldmask: 36:41The Perfect Order: 48:20This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at the Goldmask and the Golden Order but also the following subjects: Radagon, Marika, The Crucible, Law of Regression, Causality, Those who live in death, D Golden Order Hunter, Fundamentalism, The Age of Perfect Order, Brother Corhyn, The Erdtree, The Elden Ring, Runes, Mending Runes and More!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITS AND LINKSBig Thanks to Last Protagonist for his fantastic videos that influenced some foundational ideas in this video: youtube.com/c/LastProtagonistThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #goldmask #radagon
Elden Ring Lore | The Fire Giants, Fell God and Fire Monks SmoughTown 2022-07-09 | The War of The Giants is one of the defining events in the history of Elden Ring. The defeat of the Fire Giants and the confinement of the Flame of Ruin marked the start of the Erdtree Era. Yet the Fell God's legacy lives on through the Fire Monks and his Incantations.Intro: 0:00Night and Flame: 1:48[Lock On] Shout out: 10:35The Fell God: 11:15The Dawn of the Erdtree: 20:06The War of the Giants: 28:25The Last of the Giants: 40:52The Fire Monks: 45:15The Briars of Sin: 1:04:45The Legacy of Fire: 1:13:12This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at the Fire Giants and Fire Monks but also the following subjects: The Fell God, The Flame of Ruin, Mountaintops of the Giants, The Zamor, The Prelates, The Thorn Sorcerers, The Briars of Sin, The Blood Star, The Guilty, what killed the Giants, Adan and more.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[LOCK ON]Support the project here: lostincult.co.uk-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITS AND LINKSBig Thanks to Last Protagonist for Translations: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastProtago...Big Thanks to Adam Barker for getting the Astel Freecam shots used in this video. Check out his PVP content here: https://www.youtube.com/user/AdamBark...Balor Image original source: villains.fandom.com/wiki/Balor_(mythology)Ojáncanu image source: warriorsofmyth.fandom.com/wiki/Oj%C3%A1ncanu_and_Oj%C3%A1ncanaThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #firegiant #flameofruin
Elden Ring Lore | Malenia and the Scarlet Rot SmoughTown 2022-07-01 | Malenia, Blade of Miquella is one of the greatest champions in the history of the Lands Between. Yet despite her courage, Malenia cannot forever resist the power of the Scarlet Rot within her. Join me as we explore the lore of The Scarlet Rot and Malenia, Goddess of Rot.Intro: 0:00The Scarlet Rot: 1:00The Outer God of Rot: 15:26The Blue Dancer: 22:48Malenia, Blade of Miquella: 27:23A Flower Blooms: 43:10The Valkyries: 55:58Gowry and Servants of Rot: 1:05:28The Goddess of Rot: 1:16:51This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at the Malenia, Goddess of Rot but also the following subjects: The Great Lords of Rot, Gowry, Millicent, The Valkyries, Miquella, Unalloyed Gold, Sellia, The Outer God of Rot, The Haligtree, The Aeonian Swamp, The Pests and More. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITS AND LINKSShout out to Shimhaq the talented artist behind the incredible Malenia artwork, commissioned exclusively for this video's Thumbnail. Check their work out: linktr.ee/ShimhaqBig Thanks to Last Protagonist for Translations: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastProtago...Big Thanks to Ashen Hollow for getting the Malenia Freecam shots used in this video: youtube.com/c/TheAshenHollowBig Thanks to Adam Barker for getting the Astel Freecam shots used in this video. Check out his PVP content here: https://www.youtube.com/user/AdamBark...Thumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCES:Post by u/NamelessSinger re Siofra River: reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/udhrmp/the_blue_dancer_fairy_is_the_siofra_riverMy lore video on Miquella: youtube.com/watch?v=aGX4bLt3jbs&t=285sGarden of Eyes Video on Miquella Cut Content: youtube.com/watch?v=HhEuIPELSmQ-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to FromSoftware#eldenring #malenia #millicent
Elden Ring Lore | The Nox and Eternal Cities SmoughTown 2022-06-19 | 🌍 Get exclusive NordVPN deal here — nordvpn.com/smoughtownIt’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! ✌️The influence of the Nox runs deep in the Lands between; they are society of innovators and warriors that built grand cities that rival even Leyndell. Their Eternal Cities were the birthplace of Puppetry, The Dragonkin Soldiers and more. That is not to mention the roles they played in the Godskin hunt and the Night of the Black Knives. Intro: 0:00The Coming of the Numen - 1:41Rise of the Nox - 8:14Sponsor - 15:57The Cities Eternal - 17:18The Eternals - 25:42The Science of the Night - 31:56Silver Children - 40:01The Thrones of the Nox - 55:24Sellia Town of Sorcery - 1:00:24Influence of the Night - 1:06:54Astel and the Third City - 1:13:46Night of the Black Knives - 1:17:35The Godskin Connection - 1:23:54This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at the Nox and their Eternal Cities but also the following subjects: Marika, The Numen, The Night Folk, The Albinaurics, The Gloam-Eyed Queen, The Night of the Black Knives, Sellia, Astel and more. Shout out to Shimhaq the talented artist behind the incredible Eternal Cities Artwork, commissioned exclusively for this video. Check their work out: linktr.ee/ShimhaqBig Thanks to Adam Barker for getting some of the Freecam shots used in this video. Check out his PVP content here: youtube.com/user/AdamBarker89Please subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCES:Nullrinn and his cut content: youtube.com/c/NullrinnQuelaag's Tweets re Sumerian Influence: twitter.com/xIngenue/status/1532426341802311680?s=20&t=U8ZB95cLBh1O-a2yZKBWUQSaint_Riot's Tweets re Dark Moon: twitter.com/_saint_riot_/status/1534199841672282116The Lore Hunter: youtube.com/c/lorehunter-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to Fromsoftware#eldenring #nox #eternalcity
Elden Ring Lore | Is Seluvis Pidias Puppet? SmoughTown 2022-06-04 | Is Seluvis actually a puppet of Pidia the entire time?This is a lore debate that has arisen in the community, due to the myriad of questions that arise from the conclusion of Seluvis and Pidia's quests. In this Lore video, I will attempt to explain the theory as a whole, both side's of the argument and why it may actually be Ranni that is the cause of their ultimate fates. Chapters:Intro - 0:00The Theory Explained - 0:44Pidia is the Puppet Master - 5:12Holes in the Theory - 9:30Alternative Theory - 12:55Please subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Big Thanks to Cleanrot Knight Finnegain who did the Art Work Commission for this Thumbnail. See their work here: twitter.com/Sharp_SticksFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTown——————References: Sventhehorrible's Reddit post: reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/tc208v/seluvis_and_pidia_lore_spoilersPrimeval Current Lore video: youtube.com/watch?v=gl6nux1-KUQ&t=359s-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to Fromsoftware#eldenring #Seluvis #ranni
Elden Ring Lore | Maliketh and the Shadowbound Beasts SmoughTown 2022-05-26 | Blaidd and Maliketh are two of the most powerful and compelling characters in the game and yet their nature alludes the normal bounds of life. Join me as we Examine the Shadowbound Beasts of the Empyrean. Intro: 0:00Shadow Born - 1:18Nature of the Beast - 6:22Maliketh - 16:07Miquella and Malenia? - 31:46Bloodhound Knights - 33:09Vargram - 37:32This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at Maliketh but also examines the following subjects: Blaidd, Gurranq, Deathroot, Ranni, Empyrean, Bloodhound Knights, Vargram The Raging Wolf and more. Shout out to Shimhaq who kindly gave me permission to use his Maliketh Illustration for the Thumbnail, check out more of their work: linktr.ee/ShimhaqBig Thanks to Adam Barker for getting the Freecam shots used in this video. Check out his PVP content here: https://www.youtube.com/user/AdamBark...Please subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownJolly Cooperation Episode 3: youtube.com/watch?v=ILPOJUMqTxg&t=3452sMiquella Lore Video: youtube.com/watch?v=aGX4bLt3jbs&t=793sImages used from Fextralife Wiki: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to Fromsoftware#eldenring #maliketh #blaidd
Jolly Cooperation Podcast Ep 3 | Elden Ring Lore and Bosses SmoughTown 2022-05-21 | Elden Ring Podcast featuring The Lore Hunter and Ziostorm.The Lore Hunter's channel: youtube.com/c/LoreHunterZiostorm's Channel: youtube.com/c/ziostormIntro and Spoilers - 0:00TheDeModcracy's Video and Bosses - 0:42Lore: The Sovereign Alliance - 31:27Lore: The Lands Between - 45:18 The 'Best' Ending - 55:05Lore: Farum Azula - 1:00:29The Themes of Elden Ring - 1:20:57The Best Characters - 1:35:04-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------References:TheDeModcracy 's Video - Elden Ring Bosses: youtube.com/watch?v=8dlt7THiE08Joesph Anderson 's Video - A Shattered Masterpiece: youtube.com/watch?v=nEyjdc-DIb8Dangitjm 's Video - In Defense of Margit, The Fell Omen (RE: Joseph Anderson): youtube.com/watch?v=z-AJro6KgQQZiostorm's Godrick Video: youtube.com/watch?v=R1ZAhFEDllA&t=5sThe Lore Hunter's Godrick Video: youtube.com/watch?v=cvXstARSp-o&t=155sGames From Mars video on Malekith's Secret Dialogue: youtube.com/watch?v=PxrcjovrevcStormveil Tweet: twitter.com/ELDENRING/status/1466799397216260097Fingercradle Tweet: twitter.com/ELDENRING/status/1513894780962578437--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thumbnail by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to Fromsoftware#eldenring #thedemodcracy #farumazula
Elden Ring Lore | The Primeval Current and the Graven Witch SmoughTown 2022-05-07 | What is the Primeval Current? How does Glintstone connect to the Stars? Why is Sellen called the Graven Witch? What is fate?These are all questions that we explore and will be explained in-depth, in this Elden Ring Lore video, as we examine item description, dialogue, and environmental storytelling. Chapters:Intro - 0:00Fate and Astrology - 1:53Seluvis and Puppets - 12:54Glintstone Sorcery - 20:05The Vitality of the Stars - 27:21The Primeval Sorcerers - 30:28The Graven Witch - 35:35What is the Primeval Current? - 45:35This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at Sellen the Graven Witch but also examines the following subjects: The Primeval Current, Azur, Lusat, Glintstone, Graven-Schools, Fate, Astrology, Stars, Astel and more. Artwork Commission by Shimhaq, check out more of their work: linktr.ee/ShimhaqBig Thanks to Adam Barker for getting the Freecam shots used in this video. Check out his PVP content here: youtube.com/user/AdamBarker89Last Protagonist: youtube.com/c/LastProtagonistPlease subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTownImages used from Fextralife Wiki: eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Elden+Ring+Wiki-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingThumbnail layout by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to Fromsoftware#eldenring #sellen #glintstone
Elden Ring Lore | Did Margit Defeat Radahn? SmoughTown 2022-04-30 | Did Morgott Defeat Radahn in combat? This is a lore debate that has arisen in the community, all arising from one single image during the introductory cinematic. In this Lore video, I will attempt to explain why Radahn seems so small and what the outcome of this struggle may have been. In addition, I will explore some theories surrounding the shattering and the Defence of Leyndell. Chapters:Intro - 0:00The Arguments - 0:47Why is Radahn so small? - 2:20Did Morgott win? - 5:27The First and Second Defence of Leyndell - 7:10Cut Content - 9:47My Conclusion - 11:20Please subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTown——————References: Silvermont Tweets: twitter.com/thesilvermont/status/1518416558393016321?s=21&t=egmkidPKUxrQ-EAawpVe8gRatatoskr Tweets: twitter.com/ratatos77196870/status/1519039278008967173?s=21&t=egmkidPKUxrQ-EAawpVe8gRatatoskr Morgott Video: youtu.be/AwQDsaP3W1Y-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingThumbnail by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to Fromsoftware#eldenring #margit #radahn
Elden Ring Lore | Miquella the Unalloyed SmoughTown 2022-04-23 | Who is Miquella, The Unalloyed? What is the Unalloyed Gold? Why did he grow the Haligtree?These are all questions that we explore and will be explained in-depth, in this Elden Ring Lore video, as we examine item description, dialogue, and environmental storytelling. Chapters:Intro - 0:00Auspicious Birth - 2:29A New Era - 14:23The Unalloyed Gold - 17:07The Haligtree and the Faithful - 26:12Miquella and Godwyn - 43:00St Trina - 48:37Mohg and the Fall - 54:44Hope and Abundance - 1:03:35Conclusion - 1:07:37This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at the extraordinary Miquella but also examines the following subjects: Miquella's early life, Malenia, The Haligtree, The Golden Order, Unalloyed Gold, Outer Gods and more. Please subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTown-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREDITS AND LINKSLast Protagonist: youtube.com/c/LastProtagonistGarden of Eyes: youtube.com/c/GardenofEyesImages used from Fextralife Wiki: eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Elden+Ring+WikiThumbnail by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivMy Mohg Lord of Blood Lore Video: youtube.com/watch?v=MoA2BSdLeFY-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to Fromsoftware#eldenring #miquella #malenia
Elden Ring Lore | Mohg Lord of Blood SmoughTown 2022-04-09 | Who is Mohg, Lord of Blood? What is the Formless Mother? Why has he stolen Miquella?These are all questions that we explore and will be explained in-depth, in this Elden Ring Lore video, as we examine item description, dialogue, and environmental storytelling. Chapters:Intro - 0:00Origins - 1:57The Formless Mother - 12:54The Mohgwyn Dynasty - 27:18Accursed Blood - 42:07Miquella, Blood God? - 56:55This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at Mohg, Lord of Blood but also examines the following subjects: Mohg's early life, the Omen, Miquella, Great Runes, Varre, The Formless Mother, The Bloody Fingers and more. Please subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SmoughTown-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Elden RingThumbnail by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to Fromsoftware#eldenring #miquella #mohg
Elden Ring Lore | Rykard Lord of Blasphemy SmoughTown 2022-03-26 | Who is Praetor Rykard? What are the Recusants? Why did he allow himself to be devoured by the Great Serpent?These are all questions that we explore and will be explained in-depth, in this Elden Ring Lore video, as we examine item description, dialogue, and environmental storytelling. Chapters: Intro - 0:00Origins - 1:36The Shattering - 10:22The Lord of Blasphemy - 16:55Birth of the Man-Serpents - 23:30The Recusants - 34:35Conclusions - 41:48This is an extremely expansive video that not only looks at Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy but also examines the following subjects: The Abductor Virgins, Rykard's role in the shattering, his creation of the Man-Serpents, The Great Serpent Eiglay, his Recusants, his Inquisitors, Lady Tanith and more!Please subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls, Dark Souls and Elden RingThumbnail by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to Fromsoftware#eldenring #lore #rykard
Elden Ring Lore | The Godskin God Hunt and Destined Death SmoughTown 2022-03-17 | What is Destined Death? Who is the Gloam-Eyed Queen? What do the Godskin Apostles want?These are all questions that we explore and will be explained in-depth, in this Elden Ring Lore video, as we examine item description, dialogue, and environmental storytelling. Please subscribe for more future Elden Ring Lore content!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundtrack is Demon's Souls and Elden RingThumbnail by BrightSparkIV: twitch.tv/brightsparkivI do not own the rights to Elden Ring, all rights to Fromsoftware#eldenring #lore #destineddeath
The Obsessions of Ballas | Warframe Lore Explained SmoughTown 2022-02-10 | Executor. Leader. Liar. Lover. Abuser.Ballas is all of these things and more. Beneath the cold veneer of his smug face lies a man poisoned by his obsession to control Natah and to destroy the Tenno. These all-consuming desires would lead him to commit terrible abuses against the Lotus and ultimately would lead to his own demise.In this video we analyze Ballas' motivations in order to understand why he was so fixated on reclaiming Margulis and why he hated the Tenno so much.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The New War, Warframe’s largest cinematic expansion yet, is live now! Fight on the frontlines in every corner of the Origin System as you experience a thrilling story of exploration, and discover your power within.Several new playable characters, a new Warframe, new Arsenal reinforcements and much more await you in an all-out-war.Play Warframe: warframe.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My video 'Rebecca Drops Lotus Lore' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxs73...My Video on the Red Veil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHBS2...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about the New War Update: warframe.com/news/the-new-warI believe I have used all content under fair use. All rights for Warframe to Digital Extremes.#Warframe #newwar #Ballas
Did the Tenno Die in the New War? | Warframe Lore Explained SmoughTown 2022-02-06 | The New War is over. Yet questions remain.One of the biggest questions is what actually happened to the Operator at the end of Act One? Did Ballas really kill the Tenno? Or were we banished using the theory of Eternalism? Join me as we explore these very questionsThe New War, Warframe’s largest cinematic expansion yet, is live now! Fight on the frontlines in every corner of the Origin System as you experience a thrilling story of exploration, and discover your power within.Several new playable characters, a new Warframe, new Arsenal reinforcements and much more await you in an all-out-war.Play Warframe: warframe.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Warframe Lore | The Complete GRINEER Story EXPLAINED: youtube.com/watch?v=SLxBWyZIE2gWhy Did Ballas Give Us the Paracesis? | Warframe Lore Explained: youtube.com/watch?v=fJdeu3HrZIQ--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about the New War Update: warframe.com/news/the-new-warI believe I have used all content under fair use. All rights for Warframe to Digital Extremes.#Warframe #newwar #Ballas
Why Did Ballas Give Us the Paracesis? | Warframe Lore Explained SmoughTown 2022-02-03 | The New War is over. Yet questions remain.Why Ballas would give us, his enemy, a weapon designed to destroy his own minions? In this video we explain the motivations and reasons behind Ballas' decision to give the Tenno the Paracesis. The New War, Warframe’s largest cinematic expansion yet, is live now! Fight on the frontlines in every corner of the Origin System as you experience a thrilling story of exploration, and discover your power within.Several new playable characters, a new Warframe, new Arsenal reinforcements and much more await you in an all-out-war.Play Warframe: warframe.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My video 'Rebecca Drops Lotus Lore' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxs73...My Video on the Red Veil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHBS2...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about the New War Update: warframe.com/news/the-new-warI believe I have used all content under fair use. All rights for Warframe to Digital Extremes.#Warframe #newwar #Ballas
Expedition 3: Cartographers is Beautiful | No Mans Sky Frontiers Update 2021 SmoughTown 2021-09-12 | The Third Expedition for No Man's Sky: Cartographers is a beautifully crafted experience which really got me to fall back in love with the fundamentals of the game. In this video I discuss my experience with the expedition and why it is such a wonderful experience. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Become Overseer of your very own procedurally generated alien settlement in update 3.6, FRONTIERS. Make choices, guide your citizens, develop new structures and defend your people from the Sentinels. Or, take advantage of a massive overhaul of base building to construct your own dream base.Learn more about the Frontiers update here: nomanssky.com/frontiers-updateI believe I have used all content under fair use. All rights for No Man's Sky to Hello Games.#NoMansSky2021 #NoMansSkyExpedition #NoMansSky
The New War is World Building Gold | Warframe Lore SmoughTown 2021-07-18 | Tennocon 2021 revealed some enthralling New War gameplay, where the playing picks up the mantle of Grineer and Corpus soldiers as the war unfolds. The opportunities for Lore of Warframe and give us some new insights into Grineer and Corpus culture. This is their Galaxy too and I am thrilled we get the opportunity to see the world through their eyes. Warframe Update 30.5 is now live now on all platforms and includes a new Warframe, Yareli, a new quest, 18 new weapons, Sisters of Parvos, syndicate emotes and the deluxe skin for Ember - Pyraxis.Play Warframe: warframe.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My video 'Rebecca Drops Lotus Lore' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxs73...My Video on the Red Veil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHBS2...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about the Sisters of Parvos Update: https://www.warframe.com/news/sisters...I believe I have used all content under fair use. All rights for Warframe to Digital Extremes.#Warframe #newwar #tennocon2021
Cross Play and Cross Save coming to Warframe | Mobile Announced Tennocon 2021 SmoughTown 2021-07-18 | Warframe is coming to mobile and is getting Cross Save and Cross Play.This has been a much requested feature and I doubt there is anyone in the community who will not welcome this news. During Tennocon 2021, Digital Extremes showcased a developer's server of all platforms playing together.This is a work in progress but has finally confirmed to be on the way. Warframe Update 30.5 is now live now on all platforms and includes a new Warframe, Yareli, a new quest, 18 new weapons, Sisters of Parvos, syndicate emotes and the deluxe skin for Ember - Pyraxis.Play Warframe: warframe.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My video 'Rebecca Drops Lotus Lore' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxs73...My Video on the Red Veil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHBS2...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about the Sisters of Parvos Update: https://www.warframe.com/news/sisters...I believe I have used all content under fair use. All rights for Warframe to Digital Extremes.#Warframe #crossplay #tennocon
