Elden Ring DLC Can Fix Torrent's Biggest Lore Problem
Elden Ring introduces Torrent as though he's an important character, and then refuses to elaborate on his story. Although Torrent is the only constant companion for the Tarnished Champion, very little is known about him. This is one of many mysteries left unsolved in Elden Ring, but DLC could — and should — give players more answers about the spectral steed that carries them through the Lands Between.
Elden Ring has the player assume the role of the Tarnished Champion, who is called by the Grace of the Greater Will, to return from their long exile. The massive size of Elden Ring's map necessitates giving the player a way to travel at a faster speed than running on foot, which makes the edition of a mount that can be summoned while outside of dungeons the perfect solution. Despite an Elden Ring glitch allowing Torrent to run away, he remains the Tarnished Champion's most loyal ally.
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Torrent makes his first appearance after the scripted death from an early boss encounter. He carries Melina to the Tarnished Champion, who is just beginning to regain consciousness. In this cutscene, Torrent displays that he has enough awareness to be concerned about the well-being of others and that he is capable of having ambitions. After he snorts at the Tarnished, Melina replies to him, "Don't worry, Torrent, fortune is on his side." Then, Melina dismounts and says, "One of his kind is sure to seek the Elden Ring… Even if it does violate the Golden Order..." This quick scene gives a few pieces of important information about Torrent. It was his choice to seek out the Tarnished, willing to help him in his journey even though it means seeking the Elden Ring and violating the
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