The exiles the game casts you as, and why they are suddenly welcome home.
Lore
Simple, readable guides to Elden Ring's world and story - no wiki-diving required. Each guide has its own discussion thread.
Who Are the Tarnished?
What Is the Elden Ring?
The artifact the whole game is named after, and what it means to "repair" it.
What Is the Erdtree?
The golden tree that dominates the skyline - and the belief system built around it.
Who Are Marika, Radagon and Miquella?
The Golden Order's ruling family, and the twist at the center of it.
What Happened During the Shattering?
The war between demigods that broke the world before the game begins.
Elden Ring Endings, Explained
A spoiler-light overview of how your choices decide which ending you get.
The Major Factions of the Lands Between
Who's who among the game's warring powers.
A Quick Guide to the Lands Between's Major Locations
Where the story takes you, region by region.