Unveiling the Land of Shadow Speculation ▶ Elden Ring Lore

Shadow of the Erdtree requires a dose of Heavy Speculation. Every bit of Miyazaki's Interview with Famitsu is dissected for context. There are numerous theories shared from all across the Elden Ring community.
As we look forward to exploring the Land of Shadows in the DLC, let’s ponder the complexities of the world Miyazaki and his team have created, where every shadow hides a story, and every light casts a shadow.
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0:00 Introduction
1:25 The Land of Shadow
3:17 Theories about the Great Tree
5:25 More Theories about the Shadow Tree & Miyazaki Interviews Cont.
8:44 Birth of The Erdtree Lore , Flame of Ruin Theory & Miyazaki Famitsu Interview Cont.
11:20 MORE CONTEXT
11:40 Church of Manus Celes & Moonlight Altar
12:15 The Veil, Marika's Mischief, & the Land of Shadow
14:12 The Eclipse & Miquella
16:03 The Stars, General Radahn, & The Fate of the Stars
17:18 Miquella's Motives & the Physics of a Shadow
17:58 PRAISE THE SUN! Seat of the Sun Speculation
21:34 In-Universe Seat of the Sun Speculation
24:13 The Structure of the Land of Shadow & Marika
28:04 Marika, The Elden Beast & The Elden Ring Theories
30:50 Outro

Miyazaki Interview Narration
@BanditGames

Shadow of the Erdtree Prologue Narration
@SmoughTown

Stranded Soul Narration
@ratatoskr6324

Marika Narration
@TiptoeTheTank

Special Appearance & Theory by @Banuune

Sources Used:
Translated Famitsu Article:
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NotPrecursor Theory
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@VaatiVidya Trailer Analysis
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TheBloodMakesUsHuman Sun Realm Speculation
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Mr Elden Thing Map Speculation
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ZyoidaX Map Speculation
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@Ziostorm Tweet:
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Nameless Singer's Speculation
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