Dark Souls: The Lore Behind Every Covenant Explained

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Since its initial release back in 2011, Dark Souls took the video game world by storm, and over 10 years later, it is a legendary game in its own right. FromSoftware's continuation of the Souls series led into a vast world full of lore and dangers, ripe for players to explore as they please, all while facing unforgiving and challenging bosses.

During their journeys, players could align themselves with one of nine Covenants, granting them special benefits, like powerful items and weapons. A Covenant is a concept that's important to the core gameplay of Dark Souls and, as with every other aspect to the beloved FromSoft title, is heavy on the lore.

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Warrior of Sunlight is the co-op Coverant of jolly cooperation pioneer Solaire of Astoria and the most popular covenant across the Dark Souls games, with it also being given the nickname 'Sun Bros.' Members of this Covenant harness the power of sunlight which manifests as lightning and are disciples of Lord Gwyn's Firstborn. The Covenant's symbol, the Sunlight Medal, is shared with Lord Gwyn's Firstborn, and it is said that the old God of War watches over the Warriors.

The old God of War inherited sunlight from his father, the Lord of Sunlight and Cinder, Gwyn – father to Gwynevere, Gwyndolin, and Filianore. It is said that the name of Lord Gwyn's Firstborn is unknown because he was stripped of his deific status as punishment for an unexplained 'foolishness.' Although his name has been forgotten throughout history, the Sun Bros still worship him and what he once was.

The easiest covenant to join in the game, the only requirement is to defeat Dark Souls main boss Dragon Slayer Ornstein and Executioner