Elden Ring lore is a mystery on its own, as every minute detail, character, being, and even boss has its own story. In this guide, we’re diving into the intricate Lore or Story of All Elden Ring’s DLC Bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree. Like the base game, the stories of these bosses are all interconnected, revealing hidden secrets and epic tales. Let’s start our journey with the main villain and unravel the mysteries of this dark and twisted world.
Messmer: The Cursed Son
Messmer is the son of Queen Marika and possibly the elder brother to Melina. From birth, he was cursed with a malevolent snake known as the Abyssal Serpent, which ate away at the kindling inside him.
Discovering this, Marika plucked out his right eye and sealed the serpent away with a seal of grace. Despite this, her fear remained, leading her to send Messmer on a crusade from which he would never return.
- The Shadow Realm and the Horned Scent: The Shadow Realm is home to the Horned Scent, a race that murdered Marika’s bloodline, stuffing them into jars in hopes of sainthood. Merica sent Messmer to purge this realm and, in doing so, abandon him there. Commander Gaius, an Albinauric, and knights from renowned families shunned for their allegiance to Messmer, joined him in this crusade.
- Messmer’s Desperation: Encountering Messmer, we see his disbelief at his mother’s abandonment. In a final act of desperation, he removes the seal, unleashing the Abyssal Serpent, and revealing his true curse.
The Dancing Lion: Horned Warriors and Divine Invocation
Horned Warriors become Divine Beast Warriors based on their combat skills. Those excelling in Divine Invocation become Sculpted Keepers, wearing the Lion Costume to perform the Ritual of the Lion Dance. Underneath the costume, it’s revealed that two people control the movements, symbolizing their divine connection.
- The Purge: These warriors suffered greatly from Messmer’s Crusade, leading to their dance becoming a form of attack. The majority were impaled and burned, a fate that drove the quest for revenge against Mesmer.
Romina: The Saint of Scarlet Rot
Romina, a saint of a church within Rauh’s ancient ruins, survived Messmer’s Crusade, transforming her church’s bud symbol into a weapon. Discovering a twisted divine element, she weaved it into the scarlet rot, leading to the creation of the rot religion and the tainting of the buds.
- Creatures and Scarlet Rot: Romina adopted various creatures, including deserted pests and scarlet butterflies, integrating them into her twisted sanctuary.
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Rellana: The Twin Moon Knight
Rellana in the Elden Ring DLC Boss Story or Lore is the sister to Rennala, was a carrion princess who pursued Messmer, abandoning her title. Known as the Sword of Messmer, she combined the power of the moon and flame in her weapon, aiding Messmer’s crusade.
- Commander Gaius: Leader of Messmer’s army during the Purge of the Shadow Realm, Gaius, shared a bond with Messmer due to their cursed backgrounds, riding atop a boar and mastering gravitational magic.
The Putrescent Knight
In ancient times, burning bodies produced ghost flame, creating vengeful spirits and tainted flesh. This tainted flesh, blessed by St Trina’s Nectar, became her knight, protecting her from intruders.
Metyr: The Mother of Fingers
Metyr, the daughter of the Greater Will, was the original shooting star sent by this outer god. Abandoned and broken, she continued producing two fingers, seeking a message that never came, revealing the false foundation of the Golden Order.
- The Greater Will: This powerful outer god sent the Elden Beast, with Metyr initially fulfilling this role. Count Ymir sought to replace Metyr, aiming to bring redemption, but ultimately failing.
Bayle and the Dragonlord Placidusax
Bayle’s battle with Dragonlord Placidusax left both grievously injured. Bayle retreated to the Shadow Realm, where loyal dragons hunted him and his descendants, leading to sacrifices for those seeking power through dragon hearts.
- Dragon Communion Warriors: These warriors judged people to determine their worthiness to challenge Bael, with Bael’s heart possessing a unique, consuming power.
The Scadutree Avatar
The Scadutree Avatar mimics the twisted nature of the Shadow Tree, arising during the shattering of the Elden Ring to protect the minor Earth Trees. This Avatar, holding Miquella’s rune, elevated its power, aiming to protect the Shadow Tree.
Midra: The Lord of Frenzied Flame
Midra, once Sage Midra in Elden Ring DLC Main Bosses Lore or Story, sought to become the Lord of Frenzied Flame. This power, capable of melting away everything, was forbidden by the Horned Saints, leading to his torture and ultimate downfall. His endless pain brought him to the brink of resisting the madness, but he eventually succumbed.
Radahn Consort of Miquella
Finally, we are discussing the last Elden Ring DLC Boss Lore/Story – Radahn Consort of Miquella. Let’s start with Miquella, an Empyrean with the ability to charm, aimed to become a god by abandoning parts of his body throughout the Shadow Realm. His other self, St Trina, desired his death, believing godhood to be a prison. Using Mogh, Miquella entered the Shadow Realm, needing a vessel for his lord’s soul.
- Radahn’s Rejection: Miquella wished for Radahn to be his consort, but Radahn refused. Miquella then sent Malenia to kill Radahn, but he was too strong, leading to your involvement in fulfilling St Trina’s wish and gaining the remembrance of a god and a lord.
Conclusion
There you have it, Tarnished! We’ve explored the deep lore or story behind each main boss in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. From Messmer’s tragic curse to Miquella’s divine ambitions, these stories add rich context to your battles and journey through the Elden Ring.
Understanding these tales enhances your gameplay and makes each victory more meaningful. May the Erdtree’s grace guide you on your path. Happy adventuring!
