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Godwyn Theory - "Those Reborn In Death"

Elden Ring theory time! Some of you may have noticed that in The Land of Shadow's catacombs, Godwyn's corpse sits in the same place the Erdtree's roots normally go:

In the Lands Between, the Erdtree is normally responsible for granting people rebirth through these roots. By sitting in the same spot, it's implied Godwyn is fulfilling a similar function, and it just so happens that the DLC has a few new undead enemies that function differently from the rest. Here's how "Those Reborn In Death" differ from Those Who Live In Death:

1. Mechanics

These new undead don't play by the old rules. They can be put to sleep, don't revive, and most importantly aren't vulnerable to Litany of Proper Death. This has a HUGE implication! Litany of Proper Death is an incantation that invokes the natural order: it enforces death on that which SHOULD be dead. The fact that Those Reborn in Death are immune tells us that nature considers them "alive" despite all evidence to the contrary.

2. Appearance

While visibly not biologically "alive," Those Reborn In Death are notably less decayed than Those Who Live In Death, appearing more mummified than skele-fied, possessing both flesh and hair. Have a look at the new Catacomb Sorcerer compared to the old Tibia Mariner:

3. Intellect

Both the Catacomb Sorcerers and the Death Knights appear much more intelligent and autonomous than other undead, having created spells, equipment, and notions of duty and hierarchy beneath Godwyn. They don't just haunt in the catacombs like modt undead; they LIVE in them. The fact that they aren't immune to sleep emphasizes this. Most interestingly, the ghostflame techniques they've cultivated are unique to them: the Tarnished never learns any of their sorceries, and doesn't get a cool ghostflame cape when wearing the Death Knight's armour. (Miyazaki whyyyy)

4. Growth??

Those who looked closely at that previous Catacomb Sorcerer MAY have noticed a bizarre little detail... he's hiding a wee mummified baby beneath his robe!

In my eyes, this is the strongest piece of evidence for my "rebirth" theory, because that baby isn't being held. It's attached to that sorcerer's body, almost like it's growing out of him! Consider what we know of Godwyn: how his body grows and copies like a cancer. How else would a being like that grant "rebirth," than through tumorous replication? Fia said it herself: through rebirth, those trapped between life and death can solidify themselves within the natural order.

[alina-is-hollowing]

I love games that, upon completion, shatters my sense of reality, leaves me full of emotions for days or weeks at end, and changes me as a person, for better or worse

[lilybug-02]

New friend acquired!

Bug Fact: Colombian Lesserblack Tarantulas have pet frogs! The frog protects the spider's eggs from ants and in return, the frog is kept safe by the spider.

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[sleepyghostmp3]

Tumblr checkpoint how are you

[willowwormwood]

AU where they just have a tea party and everything is fine

[internet-goblin]

My favorite archetype of any media has to be "Really adorable artstyle and visuals with a story that quickly becomes incredibly dark."

I'm serious. Which of these games do you think features more dead children? (The answer might surprise you!)

Which of these shows kills more of its named characters in the first season? (The answer will probably not surprise you, but it's really damn close!)

[party-in-the-front]

This image started it. Was in a bad place with my full-time work when collage suddenly made sense and popped into being with this image.

Then the Dark Souls set taking off online kind of opened a path outside industry concept art.

[lastoneout]

not me getting teary-eyed at four in the morning about how at their core soulsborne games really are meant to be a cooperative experience that constantly drive home how even when things seem hopeless and terrifying you are never truly alone.....and in fact it's in your darkest moments that you should reach out for help, because chances are there will be someone there ready to do what they can.......ough the inherent selfless love at the core of humanity that refuses to stop shining even in the darkest depths of despair...........the reminder that even when you're suffering there are people in the darkness with you and that you should never be afraid to reach out to them for help..............that sometimes we truly can't fight the shadows on our own but that's okay because we don't have to........and the reminder that when we can we should turn around and offer that same help to others........

[clockworksir]

Another one for the pile of things I am never going to finish properly. Anri, my beloved Anri <3 I named my warforged/ent druid after her <3

[jimmawww]

Fave Save Points

Resident Evil

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle

Ico

Shadow of the Colossus

Silent Hill 3

Signalis

No More Heroes

Metroid Prime

Ape Escape

Nier: Automata

Dark Souls

Metal Gear Solid

Tunic

Kingdom Hearts 2

Cave Story

Tales of Symphonia

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Little Witch Nobeta

Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones

GTA: San Andreas

Undertale

OneShot

Hollow Knight

Need For Speed: Rivals

Onirism

F.I.S.T.

Dust

Earthbound (worst)

[bloodborne-on-pc]

Was going thru the notetaking app on my phone and found a half-incoherent scribble from 3 AM about two Blorbos from my Games, made it something more substantial.

[m1dori-eyes]

I love stories where the protagonist is the opposite of the chosen one. Stories where the protagonist is one of many identical units, or where they're just explicitly made out to be some nobody, just generally someone who isn't inherently special at all. Especially when it's not even someone who 'stepped up', it's just someone who got lucky and happened to be in the right place at the right time! Or unlucky, that's even better.

[irrelevant-iguanadon]

Thinking about the souls npcs that really do care about you and want you to survive... don't you dare go hollow.... fuck...

[willowwormwood]

Just a lanky knight with a messed up arm wildly flailing their weapon in a last ditch effort to fight after becoming corrupted by the force threatening their kingdom they tried to contain, known as a hero when in reality they both failed in this last act of self sacrifice and their kingdom fell to the corruption regardless.

[ancient-names-pt-i]

Two heroes from lands where something’s fucky with a sun god. August 2023

[aka-lorterian]