The Elden Archives: a FromSoft Lorecast

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 Ancestor Spirits. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding any topics from this episode or...

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 always, we would love to hear from you regarding any topics from this episode or anything else related to th...

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, Wormfaces, and Mausoleum Knights from across the Lands Between. As always, we would love to hear from you...

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 Knights, and Furnace Golem enemies from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. As always, we would love to hear...

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 encounters from Shadow of the Erdtree. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding any topics...

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 Zamor from various dungeons and ruins across the Lands Between. As always, we would love to hear from yo...

A quick update on the show after an unexpected week off. 

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 of the Lands Between. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding any topics from this episode...

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 would love to hear from you regarding any topics from this episode or anything else related to the show! Sh...

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, we would love to hear from you regarding any topics from this episode or anything else related to the s...

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 to hear from you regarding any of the topics from this episode or anything else related to the show! S...

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 Crimson as they discuss the highs and lows of the Nightreign expansion. Be sure to contact the show and...

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 from you regarding the Guardians of Flame, the Blackflame Monks, or anything else related to the show!...

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 would love to hear from you regarding Iji, the Trollkin, the Bloodhound Knights, or anything else related t...

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, the War Surgeons, or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com...

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 Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com Come chat on the Robots Radio Discord server! Look the for the-e...

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 Vyke. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding Vyke, the Three Fingers, or anything else relat...

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 would love to hear from you regarding Kale, the Forsaken Merchants, or anything else related to the show!...

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 hear from you regarding Dane, Leda or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theelden...

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 to hear from you regarding Freyja, Jerren or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: th...

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, Hewg or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com Come chat o...

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 Black Myth: Wukong or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.c...

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 hear from you regarding Black Myth: Wukong or anything else related to the show! Show Contact: Email: the...

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 popular Black Myth: Wukong. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding Black Myth: Wukong or a...

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 Monday rather than the previous schedule of every Sunday. See you all at the foot of the Erdtree! Show Conta...