The Lore of Elden Ring's Dragons

This paragraph introduces the history of the Elden Lords, starting with the protagonist, moving back through Radagon, Godfrey, and the ancient dragon Placidusax. It outlines the significance of ancient dragons, their stone scales, and how they became integrated into the world of Elden Ring, leading to the current state of dragon descendants.

This section delves into the loyalty and strength of the ancient dragons, particularly Placidusax, who were seen as living shields for their Elden Lord. It highlights their physical attributes, including their mastery of red lightning and stone scales that grant them immortality by twisting time. The paragraph also speculates on the origins and nature of these powerful beings.

Here, the script explores the time-twisting abilities of Placidusax and Farum Azula. It discusses Miquella's Needle and its ability to ward off outer gods' influence, functioning fully only in Placidusax's arena. The narrative theorizes that Farum Azula's landmass and its entombed ancient dragons contribute to the time-twisting effects observed in the area.

This paragraph describes the beastmen of Farum Azula, their role as clergymen, and their reverence for the ancient dragons. It details the beastmen's crafting skills, their use of red lightning, and their symbolic and practical connections to the ancient dragons, including the creation of earthenware shields from dragon-infused earth.

This section examines the burial practices and architectural elements of Farum Azula, highlighting the beastmen's role in constructing the mausoleum and the presence of humans in the culture. It speculates on the potential intermingling of humans and ancient dragons, the symbolism of the five-fingered Cinquedea, and the Greater Will's influence on the beastmen's intelligence.

This part explains the Greater Will's role in granting intelligence to the beastmen and its preference for orderly beings, such as the Elden Beast. It discusses Gurranq's transformation into Maliketh, his mission to seal away Destined Death, and the beastmen's continued subservience to the Greater Will, even as they serve new masters in different eras.

This paragraph explores the enduring loyalty of the beastmen to their masters, from ancient dragons to new gods like Marika and Ranni. It details the roles of shadows like Blaidd and Serosh, their connections to the Greater Will, and how the Elden Ring has shaped the world and its inhabitants across different ages.

This section theorizes about the Nameless God of Farum Azula, their abandonment of Placidusax, and the subsequent crumbling of Farum Azula. It draws parallels between this god's actions and Marika's treatment of Godfrey, speculating on the consequences of the Nameless God's departure and the transition from the age of dragons to the age of the Erdtree.

This paragraph discusses the transformation from the primordial crucible to the Erdtree, suggesting that the Elden Ring's departure from Farum Azula led to the growth of the great tree. It highlights the physical and symbolic connections between the ancient dragons, their scales, and the new order under the Erdtree, blending aspects of the past and present.

The script continues to explore the connection between the ancient Elden Ring, the primordial crucible, and the Erdtree. It examines how the crucible's red and gold hues tie into the great tree roots and the Erdtree's growth, reinforcing the idea that the Elden Ring's transition facilitated the rise of the Erdtree and its dominance over the Lands Between.

This section delves into speculative theories about the Nameless God's death, the potential consequences for the Elden Ring, and the formation of the Erdtree. It discusses the possible desecration of the Nameless God's tomb by the Three Fingers and the identity of the corpse that makes up the Fingerslayer Blade, tying these elements into the broader lore.

Here, the script explores the Nox's rebellion against the Greater Will, their creation of artificial life forms like the Mimic Tears and the albinaurics, and their failed attempts to replicate the immortality of ancient dragons. It highlights the Nox's pursuit of power and their complex relationship with the ancient dragons.

This paragraph focuses on Greyoll, the mother of modern dragons, and her legacy. It details the characteristics of her descendants, the loss of stone scales, and the dragons' adaptation to their environments. It also discusses the presence of ancient dragons in the Lands Between and the connections between Farum Azula and modern dragonkind.

This section discusses the migration of dragons from Caelid to the mountaintops, the rise of ice dragons, and their subsequent displacement by the fire giants. It highlights the cultural and geographical shifts that influenced the dragons' evolution and their interactions with other inhabitants of the Lands Between.

This part explores the connection between the early sorcerers, the ice dragons, and the fire giants. It discusses the impact of these interactions on the dragons, including the corruption of glintstone sorcerers like Smarag and Adula, and the influence of characters like Rennala and Ranni on the history of dragonkind.

This paragraph details the practice of Dragon Communion, the transformation of humans and trolls into Magma Wyrms, and the consequences of these transformations. It highlights the ritualistic nature of Dragon Communion, the role of Gravel Stones in dragon hearts, and the resulting changes in the participants' forms and abilities.

This section further explores the sacrificial nature of Dragon Communion, the significance of dragon hearts, and the influence of ancient dragons on these rituals. It emphasizes the primal and transformative aspects of the communion process and the lasting impact on those who partake in it.

This paragraph focuses on the ancient dragons' attack on Leyndell, the role of dragons like Gransax, Lansseax, and Fortissax, and the resulting Dragon War. It discusses the impact of this conflict on the city, the formation of the Ancient Dragon Cult, and the enduring influence of these events on the history of the Lands Between.

This part delves into the aftermath of the Dragon War, the establishment of the Ancient Dragon Cult, and the integration of dragon worship into Leyndell's society. It highlights the transformation of the Tree Sentinels into Draconic Tree Sentinels and the continued reverence for ancient dragons in the capital city.

This section explores the remnants of Farum Azula's culture, the presence of Dragon Cult relics in the crumbling city, and the continued influence of dragons and dragon worship in the Lands Between. It discusses the possible reasons for these relics' presence and the ongoing connection between Farum Azula and the greater world.

This paragraph examines the continued influence of draconic elements and the Greater Will on the inhabitants of Farum Azula and the broader Lands Between. It discusses the transformation of characters like Vyke, the fate of those associated with dragons, and the enduring impact of these forces on the world's history.