by DE5PA1R Sat Apr 20, 2013 1:38 amAnimaaal wrote:
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So true! I did too lol. I thought I'd be comparing DkSVII to FFVII.
Oh gawd my pants. They're ruined.
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Guys, come on, we need more speculation. Here, let me motivate you all with a picture.
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More speculation? I speculate DkS2 is set in Astora.
1. Excluding Wanderer set and Gwyn's set, Astoran armor (specifically Solaire's) is the only armor with fur on it. The wanderer coat would naturally be furry, as it's a coat and wanderers need to keep warm when they're traveling. Gwyn I'm not so sure about.
2. We see the Elite Knight armor, from Astora, in a Dark Souls 2 screenshot. The other armors we see are the generic Knight armor, the Wanderer set, and the new set. All of these could be found anywhere except the EK armor. The EK armor only belongs in either Astora or Lordran.
3. The WIP art shows a man who vaguely resembles Gwyn dressed in teal and carrying a staff, mace or catalyst. These items are symbols of power and teal is a royal color, the color that Gwyn wears. Astora is the seat of human nobility, so any royals we see are likely from Astora or Lordran.
4. The green shield in the gameplay vid closely resembles the Crest Shield and Dragon Crest Shield, both of which are Astoran.
5. A villain or the villain of Dark Souls 2 has performed or is performing experiments. This implies science. The binoculars from Astora are some of the most advanced scientific instruments we find.
6. We know that Lordran is north of Astora, and the location of Dark Souls 2 is said to be on the opposite end of the world. During the interview when this was said, the developer pointed to Lordran as if it were the north pole, and pointed to the mystery location as if it were the south pole.
1. Excluding Wanderer set and Gwyn's set, Astoran armor (specifically Solaire's) is the only armor with fur on it. The wanderer coat would naturally be furry, as it's a coat and wanderers need to keep warm when they're traveling. Gwyn I'm not so sure about.
2. We see the Elite Knight armor, from Astora, in a Dark Souls 2 screenshot. The other armors we see are the generic Knight armor, the Wanderer set, and the new set. All of these could be found anywhere except the EK armor. The EK armor only belongs in either Astora or Lordran.
3. The WIP art shows a man who vaguely resembles Gwyn dressed in teal and carrying a staff, mace or catalyst. These items are symbols of power and teal is a royal color, the color that Gwyn wears. Astora is the seat of human nobility, so any royals we see are likely from Astora or Lordran.
4. The green shield in the gameplay vid closely resembles the Crest Shield and Dragon Crest Shield, both of which are Astoran.
5. A villain or the villain of Dark Souls 2 has performed or is performing experiments. This implies science. The binoculars from Astora are some of the most advanced scientific instruments we find.
6. We know that Lordran is north of Astora, and the location of Dark Souls 2 is said to be on the opposite end of the world. During the interview when this was said, the developer pointed to Lordran as if it were the north pole, and pointed to the mystery location as if it were the south pole.
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DE5PA1R wrote:More speculation? I speculate DkS2 is set in Astora.
1. Excluding Wanderer set and Gwyn's set, Astoran armor (specifically Solaire's) is the only armor with fur on it. The wanderer coat would naturally be furry, as it's a coat and wanderers need to keep warm when they're traveling. Gwyn I'm not so sure about.
Nice observations there mate, and considering that it appears to be taking place in a somewhat snowy place, then its very much possible.
DE5PA1R wrote: 2. We see the Elite Knight armor, from Astora, in a Dark Souls 2 screenshot. The other armors we see are the generic Knight armor, the Wanderer set, and the new set. All of these could be found anywhere except the EK armor. The EK armor only belongs in either Astora or Lordran.
Huh, i haven't seen that screenshot. Mind shooting me a link?
DE5PA1R wrote: 3. The WIP art shows a man who vaguely resembles Gwyn dressed in teal and carrying a staff, mace or catalyst. These items are symbols of power and teal is a royal color, the color that Gwyn wears. Astora is the seat of human nobility, so any royals we see are likely from Astora or Lordran.
I also haven't seen this, link me to it. But i agree that these are colors of royalty, and indeed item descriptions do apply that Astora is house of HUMAN royalty, Lordran is land of the gods, higher than royalty.
Now this one i have seen, and i agree with you on that.DE5PA1R wrote:4. The green shield in the gameplay vid closely resembles the Crest Shield and Dragon Crest Shield, both of which are Astoran.
Uh, this one i kinda disagree. I see experiments on dragons more of a sorcerer thing, therefore Vinhiem. (I still don't think it's gonna be in Vinheim)DE5PA1R wrote: 5. A villain or the villain of Dark Souls 2 has performed or is performing experiments. This implies science. The binoculars from Astora are some of the most advanced scientific instruments we find.
DE5PA1R wrote: 6. We know that Lordran is north of Astora, and the location of Dark Souls 2 is said to be on the opposite end of the world. During the interview when this was said, the developer pointed to Lordran as if it were the north pole, and pointed to the mystery location as if it were the south pole.
I haven't read the interview, mind linking me?
Also, the Painted world of Aramis, Aramis sounds vaguely like a more Astora themed name, so i'm thinking that the Painted world was themed by whatever that dragon castle was. Why don't we talk about why we don't think its going to be in certain places. I'll start why i don't believe it will be in say, Catarina.
Not much is mentioned about Catarina, other than that their knights are proud and hate when people mock their armor. As such i find it very much unlikely that Dark Souls 2 will take place there. In fact, how much do we know about Catarina? I can't recall much info on it.
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Wasn't Astora supposed to have been destroyed by the Evil Eye, or something?
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No, no. It was just attacked by the beast, but they managed to beat it. Or that's how i believe it goesSlarg232 wrote:Wasn't Astora supposed to have been destroyed by the Evil Eye, or something?
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It was assaulted by a Dark Beast, whose spirit was trapped in the Ring of the Evil Eye.
Which IMO is perfect prequel fodder.
Which IMO is perfect prequel fodder.
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Eh, fair enough. Either way, that is something I would love to fight; an Astoran execution pit, where they constantly throw in hollows where the Evil Eye will go to feast on them to regain life, meaning you have to either kill the Executioners before challenging the boss or just be able to deal that much damage to it.DemonOfFate wrote:No, no. It was just attacked by the beast, but they managed to beat it. Or that's how i believe it goesSlarg232 wrote:Wasn't Astora supposed to have been destroyed by the Evil Eye, or something?
Also, where did the Gods flee to, was it ever specified? That would be a huge clue.
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DE5PA1R wrote:It was assaulted by a Dark Beast, whose spirit was trapped in the Ring of the Evil Eye.
Which IMO is perfect prequel fodder.
Damn, your right. Perhaps we will fill the roll of some poor fool who believes if he defeats the dark beast, he can use its power to cure himself. Or something like that. And of course, have two endings. Both in which your guy gets ****ed over. I wouldn't want it any other way.
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EK armor in DkS2:
https://2img.net/image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2013/15/1365617938-dark-souls-ii-playstation-3-ps3-9.jpg
WIP pics I mentioned:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.433307093409007.99155.119869331419453&type=1
Afraid I just won't be able to find the interview now. I'll try to look around later.
https://2img.net/image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2013/15/1365617938-dark-souls-ii-playstation-3-ps3-9.jpg
WIP pics I mentioned:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.433307093409007.99155.119869331419453&type=1
Afraid I just won't be able to find the interview now. I'll try to look around later.
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DE5PA1R wrote:EK armor in DkS2:
https://2img.net/image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2013/15/1365617938-dark-souls-ii-playstation-3-ps3-9.jpg
WIP pics I mentioned:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.433307093409007.99155.119869331419453&type=1
Afraid I just won't be able to find the interview now. I'll try to look around later.
Thanks mate, and looking at that first pic, i saw it before but didn't notice the EK armor
But that second one i hadn't seen till now.
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DemonOfFate wrote:DE5PA1R wrote:EK armor in DkS2:
https://2img.net/image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2013/15/1365617938-dark-souls-ii-playstation-3-ps3-9.jpg
WIP pics I mentioned:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.433307093409007.99155.119869331419453&type=1
Afraid I just won't be able to find the interview now. I'll try to look around later.
Thanks mate, and looking at that first pic, i saw it before but didn't notice the EK armor
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Nice Dark Souls 2 Gameplay Analysis video you got there, got a sub from me mate. And why the hell not, i'll throw in another gif.
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DemonOfFate wrote: Nice Dark Souls 2 Gameplay Analysis video you got there, got a sub from me mate. And why the hell not, i'll throw in another gif.
Thanks! Don't forget WIP Pic Evaluation, it's most relevant to what you missed out on.
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Slarg232 wrote:
Also, where did the Gods flee to, was it ever specified?
Yep, Carim. Where i think the next game will be set. Add in the clue to the mad experement guy (corrisponding to the creator of the tearstone rings) and i think Carim has possibly the best case for the next games settings.
It pains me it really does how in the golden age of dark souls we at the archives uncovered all sorts of truths and now they have all been forgotten ore are not beleved anymore. Some notes on the reast of this thread
I can see why Dispair was a little annoyed at the lack of evidence for the setting in Balder but what evidence there was wasnt invalid so no need for the arguments.
Yes Logan is a rival pimp on the wrong turf
The reason the vinheim sorcerer school has dragon rings etc is that it is seath who first developed sorcery. he is even described in game as the grandfather of the craft.
And the enimies in the swamp are barbarians (essentially the opposite of civilised people) and Euingi is technically in the deamon ruins. Also they dont have a fire keeper... she is dead!
Lord of the flies... EPIC BOOK
thats all of it. I can't be bothered looking for evidence right now so just decide weather or not to beleve what i say apart for the LotF comment. that is fact.
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samster628 wrote:Slarg232 wrote:
Also, where did the Gods flee to, was it ever specified?
Yep, Carim. Where i think the next game will be set. Add in the clue to the mad experement guy (corrisponding to the creator of the tearstone rings) and i think Carim has possibly the best case for the next games settings.
Some fled to Carim, but the rest are unconfirmed.
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I also think large parts of it may be in Carim.
As for Balder, I personally believe Balder to have been what large parts of the undead burg/lordran was called before the "lords" settled in and changed the name to "Lordran" I couldn't find much against this hypothesis so please fill me in!
As for Balder, I personally believe Balder to have been what large parts of the undead burg/lordran was called before the "lords" settled in and changed the name to "Lordran" I couldn't find much against this hypothesis so please fill me in!
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Doesn't match up with the timeline. Balder was destroyed after an outbreak of Undead, but Undead only exist after the Fire fades.
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It is beleved that the fire has died out at least twice creating undead. Possible the burg is balder. Remember lost Oolicile appears within lordran too. another place lost in the 1st outbreak of the undead. Also i beleve that dispair is correct when he says not all gods went to Carim. Just to clarify i think that most of Gwyns panthegon went when lordran was lost to the the dark but we know of at least one god who split off from the main party and it is likley others have too and as for people like Velka who may or may not be classed as a god...
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samster628 wrote:It is beleved that the fire has died out at least twice creating undead. Possible the burg is balder.
If the Undead curse is lifted after the Flame is kindled, then it's highly unlikely that Undead from when the Flame was kindled the first time (~1k years ago) would still be around.
Remember lost Oolicile appears within lordran too. another place lost in the 1st outbreak of the undead.
Oolacile fell to the Abyss after upturning the grave of Manus. The residents' humanity went wild.
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That is true but even more conclusivly the wood within the burg would have rotted a lot more. But if balder was on the site and since the first wave of undead has been restored or rebuilt then it is still possible. Yes it is unlikely to be balder but not impossible.DE5PA1R wrote:samster628 wrote:It is beleved that the fire has died out at least twice creating undead. Possible the burg is balder.
If the Undead curse is lifted after the Flame is kindled, then it's highly unlikely that Undead from when the Flame was kindled the first time (~1k years ago) would still be around.
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Remember lost Oolicile appears within lordran too. another place lost in the 1st outbreak of the undead.
Oolacile fell to the Abyss after upturning the grave of Manus. The residents' humanity went wild.
That sort of come out wrong. I don't mean that it was lost because of the undead outbreak i mean that it dates back to that time and is a land now encased within the modern lorderan.
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Like most things in Dark Souls I would like for people to state their references because a lot of it may be bound to be lies.
The undead outbreak may very well be a construct after all and by that I mean that the fading God Gwyn needed a prophecy (see Oscar's story), so he and perhaps a certain Serpent and maybe vene other big players may have created the illusion of an outbreak.
It almost seems like undead are actually a race of it's own at some points in the lore.
Lots of speculation but yes, you are right.
It doesn't quite fit the timeline but one canon thing we know is that in Lordran.. time is distorted
even if I don't think they would distort such a fact in that manner.
The undead outbreak may very well be a construct after all and by that I mean that the fading God Gwyn needed a prophecy (see Oscar's story), so he and perhaps a certain Serpent and maybe vene other big players may have created the illusion of an outbreak.
It almost seems like undead are actually a race of it's own at some points in the lore.
Lots of speculation but yes, you are right.
It doesn't quite fit the timeline but one canon thing we know is that in Lordran.. time is distorted
even if I don't think they would distort such a fact in that manner.
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Mireneye wrote:...Like most things in Dark Souls I would like for people to state their references because a lot of it may be bound to be lies...
Man lol, that makes me think FROM is gonna be all like, "ITS LORDRAN MOFOS!!!.............pendant 8) "
No seriously I can't keep up with guys. Some of you have a great understanding of Dark SOuls lore and I learn something every time I read threads like this.
Thanks ya'll.
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samster628 wrote:That is true but even more conclusivly the wood within the burg would have rotted a lot more. But if balder was on the site and since the first wave of undead has been restored or rebuilt then it is still possible. Yes it is unlikely to be balder but not impossible.
OOOOHHH. Now I see. The idea is that the area that was once called Balder is now called the Burg. Makes a bit more sense now. Plausible.
That sort of come out wrong. I don't mean that it was lost because of the undead outbreak i mean that it dates back to that time and is a land now encased within the modern lorderan.
Understood.
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Let me know what you're unclear on and I'll be glad to give sources. It's kinda difficult to do that in a normal convo. The Undead outbreak is spoken about the Crestfallen Merchant, a random Knight of Berenike, who isn't exactly a key player. It's also mentioned in unrelated descriptions. If we can't trust the nature of the Undead curse, we can't really trust anything.
