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Now that players have had a fair bit of time exploringShadow of the Erdtree, the general verdict is finally out.Elden Ring‘s one and only expansion is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most remarkable and challenging gaming experiences FromSoftware has ever produced.
From a lore standpoint, though, there are still many questions that need to be answered, especially about Miquella. Recently, one of the more prominent points of discussion involves the relationship of the controlling Empyrean with our Spectral Steed, Torrent.
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While most players are still trying tobattle the expansion’s absolute bonkers of a final boss, it seems Youtuber Ziostorm has been attempting to re-establish a particular connection that most had almost forgotten about.
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To refresh the memory,Shadow of the Erdtree‘s promotional art featured the expansion’s final antagonist, Miquella, riding Torrent through the Gravesite Plain. Given what the art portrayed, many people speculated that he would serve as a direct ally within the Land of Shadow, which is why he can be seen with Torrent.
The truth couldn’t be farther from the case now that we’ve gone through the expansion. However, the expansion has yet to give a concrete answer on whether there truly is a connection between our Honda Accord and the terrible Empyrean.
One of the more prominent theories is that Torrent was originally Miquella’s steed but became disenchanted once he divested himself of his godhood.
Maybe Torrent was Miquella’s to begin with and became disenchanted by him then found us.
The wildest theory, yet one that many seem to echo through all the online discourse, is that the lack of answers can be attributed to changes brought to the narrative amidst development.
The Miquella/Torrent pretty much confirms for me that there was an obvious narrative change mid development. I wouldn’t be surprised if the rumors of this being two DLCs originally was also true and the changes to one cased massive story changes for better and for worse.
Another less exciting theory is that this was just a marketing thing onFromSoftware‘s part, giving us a breadcrumb trail that led nowhere.
I feel like FromSoft may put out breadcrumbs deliberately to throw people off sometimes.Either that or they use concept art in their marketing which leads people the wrong way – lore wise. 😂
Whatever the case, given how this may be the only expansion we’ll receive for the game, some questions may remain unanswered until the end of time.
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Out of all the Souls games that FromSoftware has produced, it feels as thoughElden Ringis the only one deliberately left with excessive lore gapsand unanswered questions.
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From the Gloam-Eye queen, Melina and Messmer’s past, the fate of Godwyn to the“Seduction and the Betrayal”of Marika, many key narrative components are still out of place and full of holes.
While one can think of this as FromSoftware’s usual way of letting people speculate and fill in the gaps themselves, something Miyazaki also engages in, it is admittedly a bit overdone with the game.
Perhaps this is the by-product of combining a game with such an incredible scale with FromSoftware’s usual storytelling technique. That said, one can still hope that FromSoftware will provide more answers in the future, perhaps outside the game if not within it.
What do you think is the connection between Miquella and Torrent? Let us know in the comments!
Akshit Dangi
Writer - Gaming
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Akshit is a supposed human being and gaming writer who lurks in different corners of the internet in search of fascinating rabbit holes. Outside of that, though, you’ll most likely find him staring at a piece of art for days or completing another playthrough of Silent Hill.
