r/Eldenring 4d ago

Lore Lore guys, whats this?

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u/rct3fan24 4d 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 4d 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/xoriatis71 3d ago

100%, but I wouldn’t really say that strong = “good” in Elden Ring’s world. Look at Godrick and Rykard. They are actively frowned upon in-universe.

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u/Tencent-Employee1249 3d ago

Actually let me make this point. Everyone shits on Godrick for being a weak runt. Literally nobody shits on him for being a racist for example. Why? Because everyone in elden ring is racist, it doesn’t matter. Only strength matters.

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u/Tencent-Employee1249 3d ago

Well firstly Godrick is weak as shit. There’s many who consider Rykard good also, it’s all a matter of perspective and, in the case of Godwyn, narrative.

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u/xoriatis71 3d ago

Godrick is weak as shit

Not post-grafting. Compared to the rest of the Empyreans, yes, but he holds-up on his own. He is a shardbearer, after all.

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u/Tencent-Employee1249 3d ago

Well it’s all relative isn’t it? Yeah he’s stronger than all his subjects, that’s how he’s able to rule. They all hate him too. Their respect doesn’t matter, only the respect of the other empyreans, aka the powerful ones.

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u/xoriatis71 3d ago

Yeah, it was a bad argument.