The Elden Archives: a FromSoft Lorecast

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This week's episode discusses the Night of Black Knives. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about the Night of Black Knives or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! YouTube Acknowledgements: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpM7LD2DmmCw2CZHN-FG9fh1N7Nxb4Tnt Ratatoskr video - https://youtu.be/jz6YubLocIo?si=Om5SmNfkafi0_1oY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we discuss Queen Marika the Eternal's decision to shatter the Elden Ring and rebel against the Greater Will. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about the Shattering of the Elden Ring or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Article Link: https://www.ign.com/articles/elden-ring-miyazaki-hidetaka-full-interview-summer-of-gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we discuss Queen Marika the Eternal, where she might have come from, and everything she did after becoming a major presence in the Lands Between. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about Queen Marika or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we discuss Radagon of the Golden Order. Topics include where Radagon came from, our thoughts on the Radagon phase of the final boss fight, and what Radagon's legacy might be in the Lands Between. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about Radagon of the Golden Order or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we discuss what exactly an Empyrean is in the Elden Ring universe. Why are Empyreans chosen? What is the purpose of Empyreans in the greater context of the Lands Between? Find out answers to these questions and more in this week's episode! As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about Empyreans or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miquella is one of the most prominent figures in the Lands Between, yet so much about him is shrouded in mystery. What do we really know about the powerful Empyrean? What do we hope to find out in the upcoming DLC? Find out answers to these questions and more in this week's episode! As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about Miquella or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives under Rocket Club Podcasts on the Discord! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes Malenia unique amongst her fellow Empyreans? What were her relationships with the other demigods like? Join us once again as we discuss yet another fearsome Empyrean - Malenia, Blade of Miquella. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about Malenia or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives under Rocket Club Podcasts on the Discord! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can we learn from Ranni's relationship with the mysterious Snow Witch? What does Ranni's Age of Stars mean for the Lands Between? Join us once again as we answer these questions and more during our discussion of Lunar Princess Ranni. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about Ranni or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives under Rocket Club Podcasts on the Discord! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we know about Rykard's journey across the history of the Lands Between? What can we learn about Rykard and his followers from the various instruments of Volcano Manor? Join us once again as we answer these questions and more during our discussion of Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about Rykard or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives under Rocket Club Podcasts on the Discord! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we know about Radahn and his beliefs? What can we learn about Radahn from his connections to gravity sorcery and the town of Sellia? Join us once again as we answer these questions and more during our discussion of General Radahn, the Starscourge. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about Radahn or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives under Rocket Club Podcasts on the Discord! Note from Spartan: There was a mix up with the original audio file for this week's episode that has been corrected - apologies and thank you for all the support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is Messmer the Impaler? What do we think of the weird and outlandish monster design? Join us once again as we answer these questions and more during our discussion of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Trailer. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC trailer or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives under Rocket Club Podcasts on the Discord! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we know about Queen Rennala? What does how she obtained power tell us about her character? Join us once again as we answer these questions and more during our discussion of the Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about Queen Rennala or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives and elden-ring channels on the Discord! Note from Spartan: Apologies for the delay in the episode post this week, see you next week for Part 1 of Raya Lucaria lore! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we know about the various Conspectuses of Raya Lucaria? Which conspectus would we choose to study should we find ourselves at the Academy? Join us once again as we answer these questions and more during our discussion of the Conspectuses of Raya Lucaria Academy. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about Raya Lucaria or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives and elden-ring channels on the Discord! Apple Podcast Show Page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elden-archives-a-fromsoft-lorecast/id1721259068 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we know about the various Secrets of Raya Lucaria? Which former Academy members can shed light on the institution's story? Join us once again as we answer these questions and more during our discussion of the Secrets of Raya Lucaria Academy. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about Raya Lucaria or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives and elden-ring channels on the Discord! Apple Podcast Show Page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elden-archives-a-fromsoft-lorecast/id1721259068 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we know about the vicious Omenkillers? What links could they have to the Perfumers and other factions of the Lands Between? Join us once again as we answer these questions and more during our discussion of the Omenkillers. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about the Omenkillers or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives and elden-ring channels on the Discord! Apple Podcast Show Page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elden-archives-a-fromsoft-lorecast/id1721259068 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What could be the motivations of Morgott, the Omen King? What do Morgott's actions and allegiances tell us about his story in the Lands Between? Join us once again as we answer these questions and more during our discussion of the Golden Lineage's own - Morgott, the Omen King. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about Morgott or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives and elden-ring channels on the Discord! Apple Podcast Show Page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elden-archives-a-fromsoft-lorecast/id1721259068 Note from Spartan: Just wanted to add a quick acknowledgment here - we will be back to the Saturday episode uploads next week. This week's brief delay was due to Easter holiday travel. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was Godfrey the strongest champion to ever walk the Lands Between? Where did he take the Tarnished during the Long March? Join us once again as we answer these questions and more during our discussion of the first of the Golden Lineage - Godfrey, First Elden Lord. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about Godfrey or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives and elden-ring channels on the Discord! Apple Podcast Show Page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elden-archives-a-fromsoft-lorecast/id1721259068 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the Crucible Knights still doing in the Lands Between? What can these warriors tell us about the history of the Elden Ring universe? Join us once again as we answer these questions and more during our discussion of the Crucible Knights. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about the Crucible Knights or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives and elden-ring channels on the Discord! Apple Podcast Show Page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elden-archives-a-fromsoft-lorecast/id1721259068 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What exactly are the Outer Gods of the Lands Between? Could there be additional Outer Gods that we have not encountered yet as players? Join us once again as we answer these questions and more during our initial discussion of the Outer Gods of Elden Ring. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding theories about the Outer Gods or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com X: @EldenArchives (Show), @EldenSpartan (AKSpartan), @gatsu995 (Gatsu) Don't forget to chat with us on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-elden-archives and elden-ring channels on the Discord! Apple Podcast Show Page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elden-archives-a-fromsoft-lorecast/id1721259068 Additional Links Smoughtown Outer Gods lore video: https://youtu.be/meK9BQGB6Ps?si=UJ6knUOYJUd_4mnQ Kami Information Sources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/shinto/beliefs/kami_1.shtml#:~:text=A%20Japanese%20description%20of%20kami&text=In%20the%20most%20general%20sense,are%20worshipped%20at%20the%20shrines. https://www.kanpai-japan.com/religion-and-spirituality-in-japan/the-main-shinto-gods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices