Summary
AnElden Ringplayer discovered that a symbol featured on one of the critically acclaimed RPG’s shields possibly has a real-life counterpart. FromSoftware revealed in the past that while its latest work did not take inspiration from one game in particular, the studio was influenced by titles based on various mythologies.
Much like other Soulsborne games, 2022’sElden Ringoffers a wide assortment of weapons and equipment that players can use as they journey through the vast, dangerous realm of The Lands Between. Among these is the Beast Crest Heater Shield, a Strength-scaling piece of gear that can be found in the game’s starting region of Limgrave. OneElden Ringplayer has realized that the icon inscribed on the shield resembles the heraldry of one of their country’s former kingdoms.
In a post on theElden Ringsubreddit, user RazielTheVampire claimed that the lion symbol on the Beast Crest Heater Shield looks similar to the heraldry of the Kingdom of Leon, a past state in the Iberian Peninsula that is now part of Spain. The sigil featured on the item, which is considered to be among thebest shields inElden Ring, depicts a lion standing upright on its hind legs while its forepaws are raised.
Community members pointed out that this symbol, known as a Lion Rampant, was a common heraldry that was associated with other old states, such as the Kingdom of Scotland. Aside from Europe, the icon can also be found in Africa and the Middle East, with the Lion Rampant still being featured on the coats of arms of countries like Spain and Tunisia. In FromSoftware’s game, this symbol is used by the followers of Godrick the Grafted, a character often regarded as one ofElden Ring’s easiest bosses.
Games That Influenced Elden Ring Director Hidetaka Miyazaki
Veteran Japanese game developer Hidetaka Miyazaki,Elden Ring’s director, previously claimed that the popular RPG did not take inspiration from one game in particular. However, the FromSoftware president, who recently confirmed that the upcomingShadow of the Erdtree DLC will beElden Ring’s last, did reveal that he was influenced by other open-world titles likeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The former featured aspects of Celtic, Chinese, and Japanese mythologies, while the latter was heavily influenced by Slavic folklore.
Elden Ring’s major expansion is set to be released on June 21, and it is expected to provide a great deal of new content.Shadow of the Erdtree will supposedly introduce difficulty modesas well, which would finally give players the option to make the game easier or harder to play.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
