In this Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC lore video, I invite you to join me, Zayf the Scholar, as I work towards unraveling Queen Marika the Eternal's tragic past. Between herself and Radagon, Marika is the parental root of the demigods. The origin point for Miquella, Malenia, Ranni, Radahn, Rykard, Mogue, Morgott, Messmer, Melina and the nameless demigods of the Walking Mausoleums. However, despite this centrality to the story, we until now haven't learned much about her past.

In this video I unravel the persecution she and her people faced at the hands of the Hornsent. We travel through the Belurat Gaol and Bonny Village to look for clues to piece it all together.

Why did Marika hide her history in the Land of Shadow?
Why did she remove death from the Lands Between and the Elden Ring?
Why did she send Messmer on a crusade to destroy the Towerfolk?

Is she just pure evil like we originally thought?

What was her prayer, her wish...her confession?

These questions and more in this DLC spoiler filled lore breakdown.


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