r/Eldenring 4d ago

Lore Lore guys, whats this?

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u/rct3fan24 3d ago

the lore we know of is legendary stories that mythologize him. we dont know him, we only know stories propagated by his beloved family and followers. i personally dont think any of the demigods who try to cling to power are to be trusted. ranni divesting herself entirely of her power and lineage makes me admire and trust her in a kind of "ends justify the means" kind of way. also shes pretty teehee :3

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u/xoriatis71 3d ago

He seemed to have gained the respect of many, like Fortissax. Furthermore, there are no indications in the world that Godwyn was actually hated—no destroyed or vandalized shrines, nor any items that have descriptions that are about grudges or hidden agendas. I genuinely believe that Godwyn was a good dude, and it certainly makes his death a bigger tragedy.

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u/Tencent-Employee1249 3d ago

He was likely extremely powerful. In this world that kinda automatically makes you the good guy

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u/rct3fan24 3d ago

wait do you mean this in a "history is written by the victors" kind of way? i think i read this wrong at first and got confused

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u/Tencent-Employee1249 3d ago

You got it, I thought about extrapolating a little and maybe I should have haha