10 Elden Ring Mysteries Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC Can Solve
If there’s one thing that has in spades, it would be mysteries — plenty of which stand to be solved in the DLC. FromSoftware’s storytelling leans heavily on intrigue, encouraging players to go on deep dives into the lore to attempt to piece together the open threads and enigmas presented throughout the game. This is partially what makes the Soulsborne games so great, and might be the best example yet. However, a few answers would go a long way in clarifying some of the more puzzling secrets in the lore.
Strategic placement of ambiguity can amplify a game’s narrative, particularly regarding player engagement. has done this well, but will undoubtedly shift this balance. It’s reasonable to assume that the expansion will introduce even more mysteries, sending players on another scavenger hunt into the lore. Offering some answers to the main game’s biggest questions would go a long way to offset the balance shift. Conveniently, the characters teased for, like Miquella, have great potential to explain the unclear areas of ’s story.
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Despite being a central character in, Melina is shrouded in mystery. She mentions that her mother inside the Erdtree gave her purpose long ago, which would imply that Queen Marika is her mother. However, it’s curious that Melina isn’t mentioned as one of the demigod children chosen as an Empyrean by the Two Fingers.
The three butterfly items hint that Melina could be the sibling of Miquella and Malenia, which would also imply that she, too, is an Empyrean because she was a child of Marika and Radagon, who are the same person. However, these details are merely hints that have yet to be officially confirmed, but Miquella could be the perfect candidate
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