The Elden Archives: a FromSoft Lorecast

What would class specializations look like in a FromSoft game? Could a dedicated passive or skill tree work in a mainline Soulsborne game?

Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on mechanics and systems from across gaming that we would like to see FromSoftware consider adding in the future. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding any topics from this episode or anything else related to the show!

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Next Episode: Nightreign - A Year(ish) Later (Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

Who might have assisted Finlay on her long trek back to the Haligtree? What parallels does Finlay's quest to save Malenia have with epics from world history?

Join the show once again, and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the Cleanrot Knights and Finlay, the most legendary of them. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding any topics from this episode or anything else related to the show!

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Next Week: What Mechanics From Other Genres/Devs Would We Like to See From Implement

How do the Valiant Gargoyles compare to the many other FromSoftware gargoyle encounters from other games? What reasons might Marika have had for using gargoyles as the chosen forces of her Shadow, Maliketh?

Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on the Valiant Gargoyles and Black Blade Kindred. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding any topics from this episode or anything else related to the show!

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Next Episode: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (Topic - The Cleanrot Knights and Finlay's Epic Journey)

Who is Commander Niall's long-passed master? What personal connection might these two veteran commanders share?

Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's discussion on Commander Niall, Commander O'Neil, and Castle Sol. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding any topics from this episode or anything else related to the show!

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Next Episode: The Gargoyles and the Black Blade Kindreds

It's time to get metal, Tarnished! In a special episode of the show, suggested originally by listener Jonas from Germany, we dive into which metal bands we think Elden Ring characters would listen to. Why does Rykard's favorite metal band just make sense? Would Jarburg and Alexander have a favorite metal band? Do we even know anything about metal music? 

Join the show once again and get answers to these questions and more during this week's special episode. As always, we would love to hear from you regarding any topics from this episode or anything else related to the show!

Show Contact:

Email: theeldenarchives@gmail.com

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Next Episode: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (Topic - Commander Niall, Commander O'Neil, and Castle Sol)