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LORE SNACKS 👩🍳🍨 Lore Snacks Threads - https://t.co/3fIAw3dAJ2
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"(George R.R. Martin) brought things to the table that we couldn't have done by ourselves in terms of that rich storytelling and that sense of character and drama." - (H. Miyazaki, ING). These are five contributions of George R.R. Martin to Elden Ring. - A Thread 🧵. #ELDENRING
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CW ⚠️ Midra was tortured and crucified by the Hornsent Inquisition. His wounds reveal a key detail: they're embroidered with stitches. @sekirodubi notes that the "Golden Crux" impaling his body is called a "Rune Needle" internally, which may hint at stitching practices. 1/
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Midra wears a brooch adorned with green jewels. These green gems enhance an individual's stamina and endurance. Etymologically, stamina/endurance describes the ability to bear or resist suffering, and surely his brooch assisted him in enduring pain. Photography by @Zlofsky2nd
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4. Martin contributed the unique plots and motifs, such as character conflicts and parent-child relationships, that Miyazaki says were implemented in-game. Source:
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Discord community memeber "Kera" gave me permission to share some interesting photos: Messmer's eye filled with snakes and red eyes. @xIngenue often notes that eyes symbolize "insight" in Fromsoft/Miyazaki's design language. Perhaps Messmer had profound knowledge of the abyss.
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1. The concept of "Shadow of the Erdtree" was conceived and written by George. This concept served as the original mythos for Fromsoftware and Hidetaka Miyazaki to build upon. Source:
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2. Martin created the core mythology, history, and lore as the foundation for Elden Ring's world and narrative. "The mythology that Martin wrote was very fascinating. It was mysterious and deep. It was a myth, but also a history, or an epic poem. " (H. Miyazaki, Famitsu)
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5. He coined the name 'The Lands Between.' . “The Lands Between is a name that was invented by George R.R. Martin himself when he was coming up with the impetus for this world and writing its history and its deep mythos." (H. Miyazaki, ING)
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3. Martin wrote the main characters, the 'Demigods.' . "One main theme of the main bosses of the game, in particular, are that they are essentially demigods – and characters who are written, again, by George R.R. Martin." (H. Miyazaki, ING)
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". the Shadow of the Erdtree is yet another part of that original mythos that he (GRRM) wrote and that has inspired us to create the story of this DLC." (H. Miyazaki) . George deserves credit and his flowers 💐.
I have never been convinced that George RR Martin actually contributed to the lore and story of Elden Ring. I think it was just a PR thing.
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The "Poisoned Hand" and "Madding Hand" also have stitches. The "Poisoned Hand" is in the Inquisitor's tower in Belurat, and the "Madding Hand" is in the Abyssal Woods, home of Midra's Manse. These places are important because they are connected to the Inquisitors and Midra. 2/
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The descriptions of the items insinuate that the Poisoned Hand was crafted by the Hornsent and the Madding Hand by those of Midra's flock. These practices of stitching flayed skin are penitential, punitive, and vengeful. They exemplify cruelty and a desire for suffering. 3/
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A Baldachin drapes over the "Land of Shadows." It is a veil that separates and represents this hidden realm. The Baldachin is a "hidden temple in the guise of a bedchamber" and is a motif Miyazaki has used previously: Princess Filianore. 1/. #ELDENRING #ShadowoftheErdtree
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Stitching is used in textile art and production. However, like the persecution practices of Belurat Gaol, stitching can be a means of torture and suffering. Below are additional images of Midra's stitches, courtesy of Discord community member "Kera.". 5/
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Stitching is an element of Belurat material culture, evidenced by their textiles. Similarly, stitching is incorporated into Midra’s material culture, where Belurat-styled textiles and garments are present. 4/
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I owe gratitude to @emilyisthepants who helped me make this post; they provided valuable feedback, in-game photography, and guidance. They write undeniably great lore, you can check it out here - . 6/6.
Elden Ring tidbit . Miquella's Haligtree is one of the only places with skull reliefs, a memento mori. A number of the sculptures in the Haligtree are also upside down. This really hits the "as above, so below" mirrored imagery often associated with Miquella, dreams, and death.
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LORE SNACK 👩🍳🧇. Renna & Ranni are two crucial characters whose names appear frequently in Old Norse and Old Icelandic languages. Here's what I learned. A thread 🧵. #ELDENRING #History #Viking
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LORE SNACK 👩🍳🍛. Hecate, the deity of witchcraft and magic, was once worshipped for her role in political affairs as the goddess of transitions, liminal spaces, and protection. Her influence on Elden Ring is profound. A Thread 🧵. #ELDENRING #Mythology #history. 1/
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LORE SNACK 👩🍳🍓. One of Elden Ring's most intriguing aspects is how it uses historical references to add depth & interest to its story. In this little nugget of lore, we'll explore how Humoral Theory intersects with the world of Elden Ring. A Thread 🧵#ELDENRING #mythology . 1/
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St. Catherine's emblem is the "Catherine's Wheel" - a spiked torture device used when she refused to renounce her Christian faith. She was a highly celebrated martyr. The Abductor Virgin and Ghiza's Wheel are based on her wheel and story of sacrifice. 1/. #ELDENRING #History
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Hey babe, thats dew kissed herba on that Miquella follower
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CW⚠️ The Crucifixion of Jesus is a reference for Elden Rings visual imagery and story. Persecution, martyrdom, and sacrifice are key themes throughout the game. "There is something of the Golden Order in the sight of those fixed upon this crux [cross].". #ELDENRING
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The "arches" of the Elden Ring are mysterious. I am still determining what they are. They may form a Neoplatonist model where the divine "source" or "essence" pours into the Nous (mind), into the "World Soul," and finally into the basin of life. 🤔🧩. 1/. #ELDENRING #History
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LORE SNACK 👨🍳🥪. The Great Serpent, an Egyptian Religious Lore Reference - A Thread 🧵. 1/
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With overtly Christian overtones, the 'Chapel of Anticipation' surely references the 'season of anticipation' or Advent. Etymologically meaning 'to arrive,' Advent celebrates the return of the Lord and Saviour, Jesus. Likewise, this broken world awaits a Tarnished & Elden Lord.
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Alberich is a heretic who was "driven mad by jeering tongues during his service to the Roundtable Hold." . Appropriately, Alberich has a "Taunters Tongue," which he drops if you defeat him. #ELDENRING #History . 1/
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What's on your Shadow of the Erdtree DLC BINGO card? You can download the template I designed below to create your own. 2000x2500px PNG. Notes: @ELDENRING Shadow of the Erdtree, 2024.@Zlofsky2nd Digital Photography, Elden Ring Assets.
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Elden Ring's art book features Gowry holding an "organetto," a portable organ. A hand pump on the side activates the instrument's bellows while melodies are played on the keyboard. The organ is depicted frequently in religious ecclesiastical art. 1/. #ELDENRING #History
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In a mystical experience, Marguerite Porete's body (d. 1310) is inscribed by "words of God" ('scriptio divina'). She transcribes the divine text intimately engraved in herself and experiences God's graces & teachings. This phenomenon is echoed in Elden Ring. 1/ .#ELDENRING
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LORE SNACK 👨🍳🍜. Claymen, soap, and bubbles 🧵. 1/
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The "Realm of Shadow" depicts a venerated painting of a Father and pregnant Mother. Their revere suggests they are key figures; the man is perhaps a monk and the woman a deathbed companion. Is it possible they are Marika's parents? . 1/. #ELDENRING #ShadowoftheErdtree
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LORE SNACK 👨🍳🥘. Sanguine Noble - THE LORE . 1/10
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Rabbinic scholars, known as "Sages," developed "Midrash," a method of biblical commentary to reveal scriptural truths. "Midrash" means "careful study" & is surely the etymological root of "Midra," who is likewise a Sage, scholar, and esoteric. Photo's by @Zlofsky2nd #ELDENRING
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LORE SNACK 🍝. The “Field of Reeds” - Egyptian Paradise . A Thread 🧵 . #ELDENRING #eldenringDLC
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Miyazaki has previously used blood as a fundamental story element (Bloodborne, ER). In the AC6 trailer, blood seems to be siphoned from a body. Blood has significant metaphorical and symbolic value in FS games; this may also hold true in AC6. We will wait and find out. 😈
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I ordered a beautiful Fia inspired Medieval manuscript designed by @muccegai 😌🙏. (Go buy some awesome artwork from them!). #ELDENRING
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@Colin61455279 @sekirodubi Evidence suggests Midra was family of the Hornsent and that they persecuted him for heretical beliefs.
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@Zayf_theScholar Hey! Absolutely, please go ahead. I enjoy your videos and look forward to it 😌.
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LORE SNACK 👩🍳🫕. Who is Eiglay? . A thread 🧵. TW: Content includes medical and potentially distressing themes. 1/
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@ZullieTheWitch @rehvion There are multiple studies on the wolf-raven mutualism! . Here is one below 😌👍
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Last year, March 2022, Elden Ring tweeted "Your choices will shape the future of all who dwell in the shadow of the Erdtree." . I wonder what implications this carries considering the DLC is titled the same, "Shadow of the Erdtree." . Pretty cool!.
You are the hope of the Golden Order, Tarnished. Your choices will shape the future of all who dwell in the shadow of the Erdtree. #ELDENRING
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Thanks for reading; if you would like to support my work, please consider supporting the Palestine Chrildren's Relief Fund. Thank you 🇵🇸🙏.
"(George R.R. Martin) brought things to the table that we couldn't have done by ourselves in terms of that rich storytelling and that sense of character and drama." - (H. Miyazaki, ING). These are five contributions of George R.R. Martin to Elden Ring. - A Thread 🧵. #ELDENRING
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Some statues are inspired by ancient Mesopotamia, while others are inspired by D'Angelo Russell. I don't make the rules 🤷♂️
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@dovahcaine @xIngenue I have another for you!. Panemone (vertical-axis) windmills are considered the earliest recorded windmill design, originating in Sistan, Iran, and its neighbouring areas. Sellia features these panemone windmill designs: four in the Elden Ring artbook and at least one in-game!
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Filianore's realm is a desolate desert of ash extending infinitely. 2/
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Don't tell my partner; I'm equally excited for this trailer as I was for our wedding, lmao 🤭.
The first trailer for #ELDENRING Shadow of the Erdtree will be revealed in 16 hours. Join us at 15:00 UTC.
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Fate & the Stars 💫. Astrologers "read fate in the stars.". What does it mean to read fate in the stars? The practice of reading destiny in the stars has its earliest recorded origins in Mesopotamia during the Old Babylon period around 2000 BCE. 1/
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LORE SNACK 👩🍳🍩. Are the Abductor Virgins made from sacrifices? . A Thread 🧵. 1/
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@sekirodubi The ants who are controlled by Nox seemed to me like they were hypnotized. Sometimes they "snap out of it" and attack the Nox who ride them. Their eyes are also purple in colour, maybe it relates to St. Trina's sleeping abilities/hypnosis?
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So fkn hard omg 🔥.
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Got my new Elden Ring artbook today and this design was inside of it?
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Everyone go wish @xIngenue a happy birthday! 🥳. Quick sappy note - Quelaag's miro rambles inspired me to write my own threads and join the Elden Ring community, very grateful for that. Have a wonderful Birthday 😌🤲
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LORE SNACK 🍪☕️. The Horrifying Recusants - A Thread 🧵. I want to warn you that the topics discussed may be distressing ⚠️. 1/
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This implies that accursed blood is an illness, and a doctor (physician) must “tame” the affliction. Interestingly, a single reference to “bloodletting” is described in the “White Mask” item description. This is a subtle reference to Varré’s medical practice and ability. 13/
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Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending shards with gold, silver, platinum, etc. It symbolizes embracing imperfection & healing as an essential to human life. (Oxford, 2024). Perhaps this philosophy of mending with precious metals inspired Elden Ring 🤔
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WORD LORE ✍️✨. White Mask Varré's "Lambkin" - THE LORE . 1/8
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@Zlofsky2nd The braided cord(s) looks like Belurat material culture and art. Bells are associated with the Hornsent Inquisitors who wear bells around their necks. These motifs appear to be associated with ascending to the divine and the divine gate 🧐.
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The Humoral Theory was a fundamental concept in Western medicine from ancient times until the 19th century. It proposed that the human body comprised four distinct fluids or humors: black bile, yellow or red bile, blood, and phlegm. 2/
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A Little Lore 🧵. In the 1.00 version of Elden Ring, the "Duelist Helm" reads: . "Multitude of snake adornments are made to intimidate, but nonetheless prove what godless affairs these battles could be. The Serpent is the usurper of the Gods, after all.". 1/. #ELDENRING #Lore
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@BrianDevilish Middle Earth, Midgard, Miðgarðr and many other variants of the word are lovely. However, 'The Lands Between' is my favorite name to describe the ancient mythos of a realm inhabited by people 😌🙏.
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Another reference to Humoral Theory is exhibited in the Mohgwyn Palace environment. Blood is incredibly abundant, and the excess of this humor results in a myriad of diseases. The animals are plagued with sores, buboes, blisters, and more. 10/
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"The glimpse of the.primeval current that the astrologer saw became real, and the.stars' amber rained down on this land.". Founding Rain of Stars. Art by me.
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n what ways do humoral theory and Elden Ring intersect?. The first reference to humoral theory is in the item description of the "Albinauric Pot.". It reads: "Thy defiled blood. Unlike any humor that flows in our grand realm.". 6/
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"Tame" is the vocabulary used to remedy the Flame of Frenzy, an illness with both physiological and psychological aspects. It is interesting to consider that the same language is used when describing Varré’s ability to "tame the accursed blood.". 15/
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I've got a beautiful new logo designed by @siriusbound! They were wonderful to work with, and I highly recommend them. Show them some love! ♥️🖤. #ELDENRING
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Ordered a custom Thorn Sorceress manuscript artwork for upcoming Lore Snack & video (lfg). Shoutout to @artwinsdraws go buy some art from them 🖤🖤
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In addition to bodily fluids, "humors" refer to four psychological temperaments: melancholic, sanguine, choleric, and phlegmatic. An individual's physical and temperament/mental health were deeply connected and associated. 3/
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@xIngenue Yes! . I noticed there was what looked like a sunflower on the telescope; makes sense given its symbolism throughout Fromsoft games 😌
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Apophis (also known as Apep) is the ancient serpent deity in Egyptian religious lore. Apophis maintained chaos, death, and darkness. Ra, the Sun God, maintained order, life, and light (Ma'at) and was the natural enemy of Apophis. Night after night, they fought fiercely. 2/
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It makes sense that Mohg’s closest ally is his doctor, who practices bloodletting. Varré’s ability to “tame” the accursed blood also suggests a treatment of both physiological and psychological remediation, further alluding to aspects of Humoral Theory. 14/
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Rykard was devoured by a "Great Serpent". This great serpent is referred to as an "immortal great serpent in the distant past" and an "ancient serpent deity" from a "forgotten religion". Source: Serpent God's Curved Sword. 6/
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The “Rose Church” exemplifies the correlation between excess blood and disease. An abundance of “buboes” - a pustule, growth, or swelling plague the church and its surroundings. 11/
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Mohg’s character incorporates humoral theory into their design, evident by their relationship with Varré. Varré, a physician, was abducted by Mohg. He is the only one who could “tame” Mohg’s “accursed blood.”. 12/
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Another design element that references Hecate of Lagina is the Carian unique use of keys and gateways. The Carians master navigating liminal spaces, from politics to spirits, life, and death. They excel at navigating transitional states. Keys and gates symbolize this. 10/
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Bloodletting as a treatment was closely associated with Humoral Theory. Bloodletting was thought to allow the body to reach a healthier balance by removing excess humors from the body. This remedy was in use until the 19th century - horrifying. 5/
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Illness (mental health included) and disease were believed to be caused by an excess or deficiency of humors within an individual's body. A physician's help was needed to restore equilibrium and restore an individual's "humoral balance.". 4/
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The theme of sacrifice is prevalent among Rykard and his recusants. Rykard sacrificed himself to grow stronger and urges others to do the same. Red glintstone forms from blood sacrifice. Likewise, St. Catherine sacrificed her life and was martyred for her beliefs. 3/
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An Abductor Virgin wields the Ghiza Wheel (Catherine's Wheel), an "iconic weapon." . "Virgin" refers to the honorific title bestowed on female saints, such as St. Catherine (a virgin martyr). The material culture & character title imply St.Catherine as a primary reference. 2/
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The Albinaurics blood is detailed in this description as a "humor" and is a nod to Humoral Theory. This design choice adds depth and historical context to the story, offering insight into cultural and societal influences that shaped particular historical periods. 7/
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The history of Hecate and Elden Ring intersect in various ways, most notably in the story and design of the Carian Royal Family. Like the Hecate of Lagina, Rennala also played a significant role as a civic patron, guiding and protecting her city/domain. 8/
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I love the idea of a wise sage (Gowry) pursuing music because music, spirituality, religion, and wisdom are deeply connected. Music is equally mathematical as it is invigorating. I wish there were more instruments to use and explore in-game! . 2/
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Golden Order considers the Snake/Serpent to be a "traitor to the Erdtree". They are "delighted in seeing these bronze effigies beaten and battered.". In Ancient Egypt, effigies of Apophis were beaten and battered, too. This was a ritual performed in defiance of Apophis. 11/
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Direct reference to Humoral Theory made in the Albinauric pot item description, and further allusions made in the design and story of Mohg/Mohgwyn Dynasty are really interesting to consider. Do you see other references to Humoral Theory? Let me know! . FIN ✨. 16/.
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In ancient Egypt, snakes and scorpions were often grouped together, adorned for their shedding of skin thereby associating itself with the renewal of life and immortality. The Scorpion charm is an "Ouroboros", a symbol first created in Ancient Egypt 1600 BCE. 13/
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Rykard/Great Serpent unite into one being, their mission is to overthrow the Golden Order and "devour the gods." . Rykard and the Great Serpent are perfect allies/agents of chaos against the Golden Order. A tale of chaos vs. order (Apophis vs. Ra). 8/
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Thank you to @Zlofsky2nd for providing images and photography - check out their excellent work; it's incredible. Also, thank you to @xIngenue, who has spoken Humoral Theory prior and continues to inspire much of the ideas presented. Thank you to my community <3 . 17/.
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The use of light to defeat the Great Serpent is a direct reference to Apophis. Apophis, the embodiment of chaos and darkness, struggled against Ra, the embodiment of order and light. Light is the Great Serpents' weakness and has been since ancient times. 10/
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Apophis' goal was to prevent a new dawn and plunge the world into darkness and chaos by devouring Ra. Rykard's daughter is named Zoraya which derives from the name "Zora" meaning "dawn" or "dawns eye". Pretty cool imo!. 14/
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LORE SNACK 👩🍳🍟. Final Fantasy XVI is a wonderful game, full of historical references. In this lore snack, I'll present five hidden gems that illustrate the rich tapestry of etymology, mythology, and narrative found in-game! . A Thread 🧵. #FinalfantasyXIV #FinalFantasy16. 1/
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Elden Ring DLC has lots of Egyptian DNA; the base game does, too. Check out my post from 1.5 years ago if you're interested.
LORE SNACK 👨🍳🥪. The Great Serpent, an Egyptian Religious Lore Reference - A Thread 🧵. 1/
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Hecate is believed to originate from ancient Caria, a region of western Anatolia. Here, she received a state-sponsored cult at the monumental sanctuary of Hecate, Lagina. This sanctuary was built for the local citizens of Stratonikeia, who worshipped her as a deity. 2/
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