Elden Ring fans have been buzzing with a fascinating theory about the colossal, luminescent Erdtree that dominates the Lands Between. Could it be that this mighty tree was actually moved from its original location?
The theory suggests that the Erdtree might have been grown in the Shaman Village, situated in the Realm of Shadow. This idea stems from the observation that the giant hole near the village, patrolled by two Tree Sentinels, is just the right size to have housed the Erdtree as a sapling.
When overlaying the maps, the Erdtree appears to fit perfectly next to Queen Marika’s home in the Shaman Village. This placement would explain Melina’s birth and ties to Queen Marika, as the village would have been at the foot of the Erdtree before the Realm of Shadow was sealed away.
One Reddit user notes that the hole stands out as it is “neat” and “punched all the way through the land mass,” unlike the typical cliffs and canyons found in the Lands Between. They speculate that “Marika wanted to remove this whole part of the land, but keep this one very small spot.” The presence of the young Erdtree would provide a compelling explanation for this peculiar feature.
However, there are some gaps in this theory that are worth considering. If the Realm of Shadow and Lands Between were once connected, the Erdtree could have still grown on land, undermining the argument that it made more sense to be fostered on solid ground rather than water. Additionally, if the Erdtree did originate from this location, one might expect the Scadutree (meaning “Shadow of the Erdtree”) to sprout from here instead.
Another idea suggests that this crater is where Metyr, Mother of Fingers landed. But the depth of the crater, significantly deeper than others carved by comets and falling stars, remains unexplained, as does the presence of the Tree Sentinels guarding it.
Despite these questions, the theory remains intriguing and highlights the depth of Elden Ring’s lore and the community’s dedication to unraveling its mysteries. As with any FromSoftware game, speculation and theorizing are part of the fun, and the Erdtree’s origins are no exception.
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