The Elden Archives: a FromSoft Lorecast

109: The Nameless Mausoleums of Shadow of the Erdtree

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 from this episode or anything else related to the show!
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Next Episode: Monday, March 9th, 2026 (Topic - Messmer's Soldiers, the Black Knights, and the Furnace Golems)

108: The Imps, Erdtree Burial Watchdogs, and Knights of Zamor

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 you regarding any topics from this episode or anything else related to the show!
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Next Episode: Monday, March 2nd, 2026 (Topic - TBD)

Special Announcement: A Quick Update

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

107: Experiencing the Reign of the Ancient Dragons

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 or anything else related to the show!
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106: Returning to the Lands Between as a Tarnished

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!
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105: Great Horned Tragoth and Blackguard Big Boggart

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 show!
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104: Godwyn the Golden, the Eclipse, and the Death Knights

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!
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Elden Extrasode 6: ELDEN RING Nightreign The Forsaken Hollows First Impressions

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 share your thoughts about the Forsaken Hollows or anything else related to ELDEN RING Nightreign!
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103: The Fire Monks, Fire Prelates, and Blackflame Monks

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!
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102: War Councilor Iji, the Trollkin, and the Bloodhound Knights

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 to the show!
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