So in an interview of wendigoon to Alex kirster he said he took inspiration from sin city for the aesthetic of tmc, since then this scene has lived in my head rent free 🏠
This has been worked on on and off for like two months I just wanted to post it finally lol
Guys! My very fresh two cents since I've found this thing at only NG +4 and I lost my mind
Assassins known as "Formless Serpents" this thing applies poison to ANY kind of arrow you use for it.
I don't think I've seen anyone that is called by this name until now who are they-the godskins? It's the only explanation I have until now. It also kinda connects to another insane theory I've been developing but that require more than my actual lonely neuron so I'll put it together later when I'm able to lmao
Lore theory about the Formless Mother. Elden Ring spoilers specifically relating to Mohg and Rykard below.
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I think the Formless Mother might be Daedicar, or at least related to her in some way.
Hear me out.
Here’s Daedicar’s lore:
“Disturbing likeness of a woman whose skin was flayed.
She smiles with a serene tenderness.
Increases damage taken.
It is said that this woman, named Daedicar, indulged in every form of adultery and wicked pleasure imaginable, giving birth to a myriad of grotesque children”
Yes, she comes up in the context of Rya’s questline and is associated with interspecies sex/forbidden acts. But I think it’s significant that her talisman doesn’t like, gain enemy attention the way Shabriri’s does. Instead it increases damage taken, and the description on it seems to indicate masochism. And… who likes to be wounded? The Formless mother.
Further, it describes Daedicar’s children as grotesque… and the Formless Mother is willing to take on socially ostracised or enslaved races such as Omens, albinaurics, and Tarnished (presumably) as her worshippers. I wouldn’t be surprised if she also took in misbegotten, but I can’t back that with anything from the game. But… Mohg, specifically, took on the Formless Mother as his new mother, and is also associated with sex and violation of taboos, akin to Rykard. Both of them also have lieutenants who seem sincerely dedicated and loyal to them — White Mask Varre and Lady Tanith. Who also wears a white mask. The parallels aren’t subtle. (I’ve seen something about Rykard having a male consort in earlier concepts of the game but I can’t speak to the validity of that). I think Daedicar might actually be the Formless Mother, and the parallels between Mohg and Rykard were supposed to tip us off.
(I realised this while discussing Mohg with someone and ran off to write an essay.) I’ll probably add to this later. I’m sleepy now, but I wanted to get the thoughts out. It’s interesting.
So I while I was rewatching vol. 4 of tmc I noticed a little something
During che malignance chapter when Dave reaches the church's entrance we see this shot
I spent a good 20 minutes trying to read what this sign says and I found it pretty interesting here it is:
The area has been declared a restricted area in accordance with title(?) s. E L.L.BL.C 1.3 EZ. Unauthorized entry is prohibited. All persons entering herein are subject to search.
Photographing or making notes, maps, drawings or graphic representations of the area or its activities is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the commanding officer. Any such material found in possession of unauthorized persons shall be confiscated.
You literally cannot do anything to record the church or its grounds unless authorized by the commanding officer? 🤔 Who are they? I don't think it's Gabe since he's the church "pastor" and that's it so who knows really.
It also gives the impression imo that Gabriel really does not want people to find out that place is crawling with alternates or him specifically is one. Is there some kind of indoctrination going on there with his "performances" ? Who knows what goes on inside there lmao.
It could also be referring to that field we can see beyond the sign, maybe they're keeping something there too who knows, I hope it gets cleared up later.
Anyway I just wanted to get this written in case no one had mentioned this before, also if you have any theories I'd be very happy to read them 🫡.
Ps. Sorry for the long post and for eventual errors English is not my first language 😞