Elden Ring Theory Points to Big Connection Between Malenia, Messmer, and Miquella

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An Elden Ring fan theory suggests that there could be a mind-boggling connection between Malenia, Messmer, and Miquella. While Malenia and Miquella are familiar characters to the players who played the base game, the unveiling of Messmer in the trailer of Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has sparked curiosity in the fanbase.

As the case is with most FromSoftware trailers, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree's trailer is surrounded by a lot of ambiguity. From new characters to spells and attacks, fans are eagerly looking forward to what the Land of Shadow has in store for them. One of the most notable aspects has been the return of proper hand-to-hand combat, which has reminded many of the iconic Bone Fist from Dark Souls 2's Crown of the Old Iron King DLC. Amid all that, a fan has come up with a plausible explanation for one of the mysteries in the trailer.

As highlighted by Reddit user lauchherz, Messmer might actually be Miquella and Malenia's brother and the third child of Queen Marika the Eternal and Radagon of the Golden Order. This theory originates from the fact that both the siblings Malenia and Miquella have been associated with the Aeonian and Nascent Butterfly, respectively, and Messmer's brief appearance in the trailer aligns quite well with the Smoldering Butterfly.

The Aeonian Butterfly is associated with the Scarlet Rot, while the Nascent Butterfly is linked to a cocoon, which makes their relationship with Malenia and Miquella quite obvious. The Smoldering Butterfly, whose appearance suggests that it could be connected with fire, was so far thought to be linked to Melina. However, with Messmer summoning fire in the trailer, it is possible that the Smoldering Butterfly could represent him instead. Additionally, Messmer's red hair, reminiscent of Radagon and Malenia, further suggests a familial connection between these characters.

While many have further corroborated the claims by stating that all three names start with the letter «M,» others are still