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The Elden Archives: a FromSoft Lorecast
by AKSpartan
The Elden Achives podcast is for all things Elden Ring. Whether you are interested in learning more about major events and characters or want to discover more about the various monsters and creatures of the Lands Between, The Elden Archives has got you covered.
Episodes
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135: FromSoftware and Horror Pt. 2 - Bloodborne, Elden Ring and Cosmic Horror
What makes Bloodborne such a perfect depiction of Lovecraftian horror? Which other stories and characters from the FromSoftware catalogue demonstrate the studio's ability to channel cosmic horror themes? Join the show once again to get answers to these questions and more during this week's...
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134: FromSoftware and Horror Pt. 1 - The Souls Games and Existential Horror
How does FromSoftware utilize existential horror to deepen the bleakness of the worlds they create? What NPC stories most directly capture the essence of existential horror? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion of the Souls games and...
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133: The Abyssal Woods and the Aging Untouchables
What makes the Abyssal Woods one of the most frightening places in all of Elden Ring? How do the Aging Untouchables embody everything learned about the Frenzied Flame from the rest of the game? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion...
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132: The Ruined Forges, Smithscript Weaponry, and the Golem Smiths
How do the Ruined Forges differ from other dungeon encounters across the Lands Between and Land of Shadow? What sets Taylew apart from the other Golem Smiths? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the Ruined Forge dungeons…
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131: Enir-Ilim and the Divine Warriors of the Hornsent
What does the name Enir-Ilim mean? Where do the Divine Bird Warriors fall within the hierarchy of Hornsent culture? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the legacy dungeon of Enir-Ilim and the Divine Warriors of the Hornsent. As...
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PSA: Sorry for the Wait
The Elden Archives will be back on its normal posting schedule starting this Tuesday!
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130: The Worst 9-to-5s in the Lands Between
What is the absolute worst job in the Lands Between? Is gravity sorcery the best way to clean up after a Red Wolf of Radagon? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the worst 9-to-5s in the Lands Between. As always, we would love to...
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129: The Vulgar Militia and Knight Bernahl
Which Game of Thrones fighting force are the Vulgar Militia reminiscent of? Could Knight Bernahl be a legend hiding in plain sight? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the Vulgar Militia and Knight Bernahl, Recusant of Volcano…
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128: ELDEN RING Nightreign - A Year(ish) Later
What are some of our favorite memories thinking back to the launch of ELDEN RING Nightreign? How do we feel about the game roughly a year after the launch and initial content releases? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion looking back…
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127: Mechanics and Systems FromSoftware Should Add in the Future
What would class specializations look like in a FromSoft game? Could a dedicated passive or skill tree work in a mainline Soulsborne game? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on mechanics and systems from across gaming that we would...
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126: The Cleanrot Knights and Finlay's Incredible Journey
Who might have assisted Finlay on her long trek back to the Haligtree? What parallels does Finlay's quest to save Malenia have with epics from world history? Join the show once again, and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the Cleanrot Knights and Finlay, the...
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125: The Valiant Gargoyles and Black Blade Kindred
How do the Valiant Gargoyles compare to the many other FromSoftware gargoyle encounters from other games? What reasons might Marika have had for using gargoyles as the chosen forces of her Shadow, Maliketh? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's...
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124: Commander Niall, Commander O'Neil, and Castle Sol
Who is Commander Niall's long-passed master? What personal connection might these two veteran commanders share? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on Commander Niall, Commander O'Neil, and Castle Sol. As always, we would love to hear...
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123: Which Metal Bands Would Elden Ring Characters Listen to?
It's time to get metal, Tarnished! In a special episode of the show, suggested originally by listener Jonas from Germany, we dive into which metal bands we think Elden Ring characters would listen to. Why does Rykard's favorite metal band just make sense? Would Jarburg and Alexander have a…
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122: Remnant II Pt. 3 - Ne'Rud, Root Earth, and the Endgame
Join the show once again as we conclude our look at Remnant II - a unique and ambitious 2023 Soulslike from Gunfire Games. In this final episode on Remnant II, we explore the space horror biome of Ne'Rud before moving on to the culmination of the campaign on Root Earth. We also share our thoughts...
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121: Remnant II Pt. 2 - Yaesha, the Labyrinth, and Losomn
This week, our explorations through the World Stone take us to the Remnant 2 biomes of Yaesha, Losomn, and the Labyrinth. Join the show once again and find out what stories, secrets, and powerful foes await across these worlds within Remnant 2. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding...
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120: Remnant II Pt. 1 - Getting Started
This week, we have a special episode as we begin a look at another Soulslike. This time, we are venturing into the turbulent multiverse connecting the various worlds within Remnant 2. Join the show once again as we take an in-depth look at a truly unique Soulslike. In this introductory episode…
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119: The FromSoftware Adaptation Anticipation Episode
What do we think of the format choices for the various upcoming FromSoftware film and anime adaptations? Which of these upcoming adaptations are we the most excited for? Which are we the most nervous about? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's...
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118: Logur the Beast Claw, Ancient Dragon-Man, and the Village of Flies
Which superhero could Logur be a reference to? Why might the Village of Flies be so close to Bonny Village? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on several encounters that can be found throughout the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. As…
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117: Jori, Elder Inquisitor and the Hornsent Inquisitors
How does the Hornsent Inquisition seem to influence other events later in the timeline of Elden Ring? What do we really know about Jori, Elder Inquisitor? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on Jori, Elder Inquisitor, and the Hornsent...
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116: The Sanguine Nobles and Bloodfiends
Who or what might the Bloodfiends have been before their transformation? How does the lore of the Nobles and the Bloodfiends provide new insights regarding the Formless Mother, one of the mysterious Outer Gods? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this…
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115: Favorite Locations from Elden Ring
This week, we have a special episode at the request of a long-time listener. Hosts AKSpartan and Crimson share their personal favorite places to explore from across the Lands Between and the Land of Shadow! Join the show once again during this week's discussion on our favorite locations from…
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114: The Stories of Undertaker and Scholar
What was Scholar's ultimate goal? Do item descriptions provide any insights regarding the origins of the Undertaker? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the stories of the DLC Characters from ELDEN RING Nightreign - the Undertaker...
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113: The Ancestral Followers and Ancestor Spirits
What insights regarding life and death in the Lands Between can be found in the lore of the Ancestor Spirits? Just how ancient are the Ancestral Followers and Shamans? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the Ancestral Followers and...
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112: Wildlife of the Lands Between
How does the wildlife of the Lands Between add to the quality of the open-world setting? Which creatures and critters stand out from the rest? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the wildlife from across the Lands Between. As…
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111: The Basilisks, Wormfaces, and Mausoleum Knights
How do the Basilisks in Elden Ring differ from their Souls trilogy predecessors? Can we find any clues regarding which soulless demigod the Mausoleum Knights are in service of? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the Basilisks,...
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110: The Messmer Soldiers, Black Knights and Furnace Golems
Who was the original Knight-Commander of Messmer's Black Knights? Which of the Wondrous Physick Tears dropped by the monstrous Furnace Golems are the most intriguing? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the Messmer Soldiers, Black...
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109: The Nameless Mausoleums of Shadow of the Erdtree
How does one find themselves trapped in the Nameless Mausoleums? What cultures or factions can be discovered by defeating the bosses within the Mausoleums? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on all four of the Nameless Mausoleum boss...
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108: The Imps, Erdtree Burial Watchdogs, and Knights of Zamor
Who might have constructed and placed the Erdtree Burial Watchdogs? How did the Knights of Zamor factor in to Marika's war against the Giants? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the Imps, Erdtree Burial Watchdogs, and Knights of...
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Special Announcement: A Quick Update
A quick update on the show after an unexpected week off.
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107: Experiencing the Reign of the Ancient Dragons
What could Farum Azula have been like during the height of Ancient Dragon power? How would it feel to witness Gransax's attack on Leyndell? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on experiencing the reign and wrath of the Ancient Dragons...
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106: Returning to the Lands Between as a Tarnished
What would it be like returning to the Lands Between as a Tarnished? How much do we really know about events like the Long March? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on returning to the Lands Between as a Tarnished. As always, we…
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105: Great Horned Tragoth and Blackguard Big Boggart
What was Great Horned Tragoth's ultimate goal? How does Big Boggart's story capture the horror of the Lands Between? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the characters of Great Horned Tragoth and Blackguard Big Boggart. As always…
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104: Godwyn the Golden, the Eclipse, and the Death Knights
What might have caused the failure of the Eclipse? How do the Death Knights connect to the base game of Elden Ring? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on Godwyn the Golden, the Eclipse, and the Death Knights. As always, we would love...
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Elden Extrasode 6: ELDEN RING Nightreign The Forsaken Hollows First Impressions
What do we think about the new Shifting Earth introduced by the DLC? How do the new DLC Nightfarers compare to the original roster of champions? The recent release of the Forsaken Hollows DLC for ELDEN RING Nightreign means it is finally time for another Elden Extrasode. Join hosts AKSpartan and...
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103: The Fire Monks, Fire Prelates, and Blackflame Monks
What was the fate of Birac, the most Monk Prelate of the Giants' Flame? Who was the original Blackflame Monk? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the Fire Monks, Fire Prelates, and Blackflame Monks. As always, we would love to hear...
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102: War Councilor Iji, the Trollkin, and the Bloodhound Knights
How did War Councilor Iji end up Lunar Princess Ranni's top advisor? What do we actually know about he elusive Bloodhound Knights? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on War Councilor Iji and the Bloodhound Knights. As always, we…
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101: White Mask Varre
How is Varre attempting to serve Mohg out in the world of the Lands Between? What do we know about the War Surgeons? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on White Mask Varre. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding Varre…
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100: The Tin Foil Hat Episode
It's time to find out just how terrible our headcanon really is! Join the show once again and enjoy these discussions and more as the Elden Archives celebrates 100 episodes. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding your own crazy theories or anything else related to the show! Show...
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99: Roundtable Knight Vyke
What faction was Vyke affiliated with before his quest to become Elden Lord? Who might have led Vyke to stray towards the Frenzied Flame and Three Fingers? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the tragic tale of Roundtable Knight...
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98: Kale and the Merchant Tribe
What is the true nature of the relationship between the Merchant Tribe and the Frenzied Flame? How would Merchant Kale's have played out originally? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on Kale and the Merchant Tribe. As always, we…
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97: Dryleaf Dane and Needle Knight Leda
Who might have been affiliated with the Dryleaf Sect? How does Needle Knight Leda's behavior change after Miquella's charm breaks? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on Dryleaf Dane and Needle Knight Leda. As always, we would love to...
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96: Redmane Freyja and Witch-Hunter Jerren
What exactly happened to Redmane Freyja in the Swamp of Aeonia? How did Witch-Hunter Jerren come to meet the Carian royal family? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on Redmane Freyja and Witch-Hunter Jerren. As always, we would love…
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95: Roderika and Smithing Master Hewg
Why did Roderika travel to the Lands Between? Who might be the spirit tuner Hewg knew in his past? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on Roderika and Smithing Master Hewg. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding Roderika,...
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94: Black Myth: Wukong Pt. 3
What led to the fracturing of the Demon Bull King's family? What has Erlang Shen secretly been up to? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on Chapters 5 and 6 from Black Myth: Wukong. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding...
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93: Black Myth: Wukong Pt. 2
What was the goal for the ever-scheming Yellowbrow? How does Zhu Bajie's past come back to haunt him in the Webbed Hollow? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on Chapters 3 and 4 from Black Myth: Wukong. As always, we would love to…
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92: Black Myth: Wukong Pt. 1
What characters from Journey to the West have carried over to Black Myth: Wukong? How do the mechanics of the game take inspiration from other Soulslikes in creative ways? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's opening discussion on the incredibly...
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Special Announcement: New Co-Host Introduction!
It is time to welcome new co-host Crimson to the Elden Archives! This special announcement is the first appearance for Crimson on the podcast, and includes some initial thoughts from Crimson himself as well as some housekeeping updates regarding the show. Weekly episodes will now post every…
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Elden Extrasode 5: Fighting Everdark Sovereign Augur, Caligo, Libra and Gladius
Which of the second group of Everdark Sovereigns presents the biggest challenge? What new mechanics from the Everdark Sovereign fights could be implemented better? On this final Elden Extrasode (for now), host AKSpartan explores the second group of the enhanced Everdark Sovereign boss fights as...
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91: The Stories of Duchess and Wylder
Why do the Duchess and Wylder seem naturally drawn to each other? What does the Wylder decide to try to do in order to save the Duchess? Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the stories of Duchess and Wylder from ELDEN RING...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Elden Achives podcast is for all things Elden Ring. Whether you are interested in learning more about major events and characters or want to discover more about the various monsters and creatures of the Lands Between, The Elden Archives has got you covered.
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The Elden Achives podcast is for all things Elden Ring. Whether you are interested in learning more about major events and characters or want to discover more about the various monsters and creatures of the Lands Between, The Elden Archives has got you covered.
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