Kushrada: I will never forget first discovering Caelid. Like many I found it by accident, opening the trapped chest via the ruins by the lake. I was low lvl and my gear was cobbled together from soldiers, I had no build to speak of and I was trapped in that little hut, unable to leave. The insect creatures killed me effortlessly and killing one was a hefty and risky endeavor. Most engagements became a mad dash pulling more and more into the fight making combat a suicide. I realized the enemies I could kill were victims like myself, trapped in this cave slaving away to their insect overlords. Fighting my way out gave way to the desperation of just escape. Many failed attempts were made but eventually I reached the outside of the cave, to that sky, to that rot. The MASSIVE crawling things spewing clouds of poison, the wandering patrols of marionets dragging meat and limbs of their captives hosts, spilling out of their mobile prison cells. The animals far too large and vicious who turned this hell into their hunting grounds. My immediate thoughts being of what the hell is happening here, the entire game world turned on its head and that droning ambiance of white noise that replaced the somber orchestral of the starting area.

It was Yarhar'gul on crack. Now every moment from that moment was spent trying to piece together what the hell that place was and why through out my first playthrough.

brandonbaty2291: What I love about FromSoftware’s version of cosmic horror, is that the “unknowable” machinations and motivations are still accessible to ponder. They give tons of lore and threads of information so that the “unknowable” events, that would typically be something out of reach for the human understanding, are ALMOST “knowable”. You have a lot of information to parse through that gives you a feeling of nearly being able to unravel the cosmic mysteries of the story. But its always JUST beyond total comprehension. I love it.

sion8626: Didn't know I needed a FatBrett analysis video on Elden ring's cosmic horror themes but I am so here for it.

zekaizerguy1181: This is why I foam at the mouth when I see someone claiming that ER's lore is "boring"

mikaelm5367: Miquella was right. The Golden Needle works. FromSoft tells us You can defy the gods with strength of spirit and strength of arm.

This statement will surely age well with the coming DLC.

Also I can appreciate a certain gradient in the nature of the Outer Gods. Some of them seem alike in spirit

aldrichunfaithful3589: im a soulsborne/elden ring lore nerd, and can i just say that your ability to grasp the themes of the story is pretty insane for someone who doesn't spend their whole life researching the facts like the lore channels. also fun fact whenever im making a comment about some cosmic horror element in a game i always reference you lol

thmistrapillay1811: Elden Ring's World and Art-Design feels like the most accurate embodiment of what stories of old poets and mythological tales spoke of and envisioned

ravendelacour1917: I like how Brett correctly identifies the global economy as an eldritch abomination.

oliversearles7218: I love how much you talk about the greater themes. The lore is great but I feel a lot of people get so caught up in timelines and motivations and kind of miss the greater picture.

danielferrieri7434: Limgrave: Peaceful

Weeping Peninsula: Cool

Stormveil: Strong

Lurnia of the Lakes: Wet

Raya Lucaria: Intelligent

Caelid: Scary

Mountaintops of the Giants: Cold

Mt. Gelmir: Hot

Leyndell: Unstoppable

Crumbling Farum Azula: Disastrous

RachelNicholsChair: Can you make "Soldier of Godrick - A deconstruction of villainy." Next? I love your stuff.

pwnyboy9714: I will always remember the feeling of intimidation I received after accidentally getting teleported into a mine, encountering Pests, absolutely FIGHTING my way out after at least two hours, and then popping out of the cavern to see... THIS and immediately go "NOPE. FUCK THIS. I'm out." and teleporting out. lol

flamingmanure: in a way, elden ring does cosmic horror gods more faithfully than bb does, you never get to meet or even see the outer gods, and you sure as hell dont get to kill them and become an old one yourself.

colorfulsouls4050: i'm from the future, the DLC is gunna be eye candy for you

Moss_and_Such: I’m glad you took the time to appreciate the Elden Beast design. It’s a frustrating boss but it’s presentation is insane.

Amizrael: "I plan to make a whole series of video essays on Elden Ring..."

Yessssssssssss....

But don't stop there, please. Do all of the Soulsbourne. The marriage of your content with one of my favorite video game developers is a match made in heaven.

shenloken2: I liken Caelid to a Heironymus Bosch painting. It’s scarlet wasteland and fetid swamp regions really do capture what I imagine Hell looks like!

redmm_9315: Something I just realized about Miquella is that he is in total control of himself. Unlike his mother, sister, and cousin, he has no outer god backing/ controlling him. All other empyreans have done what their outer god has wanted in some form. Miquella can do whatever he wants. And that potential is terrifying. To think, Miquella could be aiming higher than a god is not so unbelievable.

pedroparamodelvalle6751: If i recall Sellen is not turned into a ball or glintstone from her understanding of the primeaval sorceries but because she tried to challenge Renala and lost. Probably she saw fitting for her to become a graven mage ball as she was so fond of doing

blackskullknight9062: Since The DLC is around the corner, we should consider who is the true final boss because Messmer might give off the appearance of a tyrant with Snakes and black flames similar to Rykhard and Mogh.

But given the trailers have heroic themes and Miquella still being treated as the most heroic of the gods, we should prepare for the worst.

FlutterSwag: Its like "War of the Worlds" when the alien mechs spew red gunk everywhere

TerryB01: Elden Ring has so much lore to it. That's part of its appeal.

bethfinne3260: Really really enjoy your videos! This one was especially good. Personal tidbit - I've always seen Malenia's "scarlet flame/bloom" as a massive pollen or spore explosion.

MrAllimath: Oh my didn't expect you to make a video on Elden Ring! Very excited to see you branching out to so many games and genres. Keep up the good work ^^

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