The Shadowlands Keeps Me Up At Night

Summary

This video script delves into the lore of the realm of Shadow, exploring its connection to death and the afterlife across various mythologies. It discusses Queen Mora's division of the realm and the role of NPCs like Micha and Melenia. The script uncovers the significance of the realm in the narrative, the symbolism of the Boaz and Jachin pillars, and the potential for divine communication and intervention. It also hints at the city of Bellot's construction of a 'Divine Tower of Babel,' aiming to reach the Divine gate.

Takeaways

• 🏰 The Realm of Shadow was once a part of the Lands Between but was separated by Queen Mara, leading to a division of realms.
• 🕰 The separation of the realms is tied to the sealing away of the Rune of Destined Death, or the Forbidden Shadow, by NPC Enia.
• 👑 Queen Mora's actions in ushering in the Age of Gold and manipulating the Elden Ring, the source code of reality, are central to the lore.
• 🧶 The lore of Queen Mora and Ragon as 'seamsters' is significant, with items like the Mimic Veil and the Golden SE needle playing into their abilities.
• 🛶 The realm of Shadow has become a dumping ground for death and other suppressed elements, with references to the Hin and the Lampwood guiding the dead.
• 🗡 The Great Sword's design is based on the black steeple of the Hin, which is connected to the afterlife and the Shaded Keep's spires.
• 🕷️ Red spider lilies, which guide spirits in Chinese and Japanese mythology, are used in the realm of Shadow to represent the transition of souls.
• ⚔️ The necessity of Redon's and Mika's deaths is tied to their vows and the need to move their souls into the realm of Shadow for rebirth.
• 🌀 The visual representation of the Boaz and Jacen pillars throughout Bellot symbolizes balance and divine miracles, including the revival of Redon.
• 🔮 The spiral motifs and celestial imagery in the game may represent communication with outer gods and divine intervention.
• 🏗️ The city of Bellot is speculated to be building a Divine Tower of Babel, possibly to reach the Divine Gate mentioned in the lore.

Q & A

Why did Miché and Melina march on Redon, despite Redon's vow with Mika?

The script does not provide a direct answer to this question, but it suggests that understanding the rules of the realm of Shadow is crucial to grasp the intentions of the demigods and NPCs, which may explain their actions.

What is the significance of the realm of Shadow in the story?

The realm of Shadow is a significant part of the lore as it was once a singular realm with the Lands Between but was separated by Queen Mara during her age of gold. It is now a plane that has been repurposed into an afterlife, referencing various instances of the afterlife in real-world mythology.

Why did Queen Mora seal away the realm of Shadow?

The script mentions that Queen Mora ushered in her age of gold and sealed away the realm of Shadow, but the specific reasons for this action are not detailed in the provided transcript and will be discussed in another video.

What is the connection between the realm of Shadow and the concept of death?

The realm of Shadow has become a dumping ground for death and other things that Queen Mara wishes to suppress. It has been repurposed into an afterlife, which is a central theme in the script's discussion of the realm.

What is the significance of the item 'Hin's Steeple' in the lore?

Hin's Steeple is patterned after the black steeple of the hin, which guides the dead of the spirit world. It is connected to the theme of death and the afterlife within the game's lore.

How does the process of death in the realm of Shadow differ from the original process?

In the realm of Shadow, the process of death has been altered, with the Tibia Mariners using gravekeeper boats to burn dead bodies to ash, replacing the original process dictated by the death right birds.

What is the significance of the 'mimic Veil' and 'concealing Veil' in the lore?

The mimic Veil and concealing Veil are items associated with Queen Mara and the concealment of the shadowlands. They represent the theme of illusion and concealment, which is prevalent in the lore surrounding the realm of Shadow.

Why does the script mention the Divine Gate in relation to Redon?

The Divine Gate is mentioned as a location in the realm of Shadow where Redon's soul needed to be moved to fulfill his vow to Miché. This suggests a divine miracle is associated with Redon's revival.

What is the connection between the spiral motif and the Divine Gate of Miracles?

The spiral motif, as seen in the pillars around Bellot and the staff of Character Meter, is believed to represent a means of divine communication and intervention, possibly related to the Divine Gate of Miracles where Redon is revived.

What is the significance of the city of Bellot building the Divine Tower of Babel?

The city of Bellot is suggested to be building the Divine Tower of Babel as a means to reach the Divine Gate, which is in line with the theme of attempting to transcend mortal boundaries and achieve divine status.