The Elden Archives: a FromSoft Lorecast

How does the Hornsent Inquisition seem to influence other events later in the timeline of Elden Ring? What do we really know about Jori, Elder Inquisitor?

Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on Jori, Elder Inquisitor, and the Hornsent Inquisitors from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. 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: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (Topic - Elden Ring Movie, Bloodborne Movie, and Sekiro Anime adaptations hype discussion)

Who or what might the Bloodfiends have been before their transformation? How does the lore of the Nobles and the Bloodfiends provide new insights regarding the Formless Mother, one of the mysterious Outer Gods?

Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the Sanguine Nobles, Bloodfiends, and a bit more on the Formless Mother. 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: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (Topic - Jori, Elder Inquisitor and the Hornsent Inquisitors)

This week, we have a special episode at the request of a long-time listener. Hosts AKSpartan and Crimson share their personal favorite places to explore from across the Lands Between and the Land of Shadow!

Join the show once again during this week's discussion on our favorite locations from Elden Ring. 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: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 (Topic - the Bloodfiends, the Sanguine Nobles, and general Formless Mother discussion)

What was Scholar's ultimate goal? Do item descriptions provide any insights regarding the origins of the Undertaker?

Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the stories of the DLC Characters from ELDEN RING Nightreign - the Undertaker and the Scholar. 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: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (Topic - Our Favorite Areas from Elden Ring... Special Listener Request!)

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 anything else related to the show!

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Next Episode: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (Topic - the Stories of Scholar and Undertaker from Nightreign)

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 the show!

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Next Episode: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (Topic - the Ancestral Followers and Ancestral Spirits)

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 regarding any topics from this episode or anything else related to the show!

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Next Episode: Monday, March 23th, 2026 (Topic - Wildlife of the Lands Between)

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 from you regarding any topics from this episode or anything else related to the show!

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Next Episode: Monday, March 16th, 2026 (Topic - TBD... Will be announced during the week on Discord!)

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)

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)