WARNING: This article contains potential SPOILERS for Elden Ring.AnElden Ringplayer discovered a clue in Volcano Manor suggesting that the Erdtree has burned before.Elden Ringrecently won the prestigious Game of The Year title at The Game Awards, beating the likes of notable titles likeGod of War Ragnarok,Stray, andHorizon Forbidden West. The biggest reasons forElden Ring’s phenomenal success are its engaging gameplay, interactive open world, and intense combat. Besides these,Elden Ring’s loreis one of the deepest in video game history, revealing the backstory of in-game entities like the mighty Erdtree.
The Erdtree is one of the central figures inElden Ring, acting as a symbol of The Golden Order’s dominance throughout The Lands Between. As per the lore ofElden Ring, the Erdtree is the physical embodiment of The Golden Order itself, and the player’s goal is to destroy this giant tree to usher in a new age. However, the Erdtree is nearly indestructible and a special item is required to accomplish the task. But shockingly, oneElden Ringplayer has found a clue indicating that the Erdtree has burned before.
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Reddit user MostAbsoluteGamer uploaded an image on theElden Ringsubreddit showing a wall painting in Volcano Manor, a uniquelegacy dungeon inElden Ringwhere players are tasked with killing rebellious Tarnished from other worlds. Surprisingly, the painting shows the mighty Erdtree burning in flames, with a dark red glow, entirely different from its natural golden color.
This painting in Volcano Manor has given rise to many newElden Ringtheories, some of which are well founded. Volcano Manor is the seat of Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, a shardbearer known for his hatred of The Golden Order and his attempt to overthrow it in the past. The two most well-received fan theories regarding the painting are that the Erdtree was burned down long ago, while another theory says the picture simply reflects the ultimate wish of Rykard to see the Erdtree burn.Elden Ring’s lore does not mention the Erdtree’s destruction before the game’s events, and the developers also haven’t said anything about it.
If the first theory about the Erdtree burning long ago is true, it raises more questions than answers. Some fans believe the painting could be related to Knight Bernahl and his maiden, who also attempted to burn the Erdtree once. Regardless, it’s safe to say thatElden Ringis shrouded in questions, and fans continue to find intriguing details in the game world. OneElden Ringplayer discovered a strange landmass near Liurnia, hinting at more profound mysteries to uncover.
Elden Ringis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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