As we finally draw closer every day to the release of Elden Ring Shadow of the ErdTree DLC Pack, fans from around the globe speculate what piece of lore the extension might bring with itself. There are also many who just simply wish for the DLC to answer questions about the already-established Elden Ring story, with one of them being why the twins Malenia and Miquella do not have shadows despite being empyreans.
This is a question that has tormented many, especially when one considers the fact that Marika and Ranni being empyreans, have their shadows, Maliketh and Blaidd, respectively.
Fans are hoping that the new DLC will finally explain this dilemma about the existence of Malenia and Miquella’s shadows. It is rumored the new storyline will give a deeper insight into Miquella’s storyline, as hinted by the key artwork.
Why Malenia And Miquella Not Having Their Shadows Is A Big Deal In Elden Ring
A shadow is a beast granted by the greater will to serve and bodyguard empyreans such as Rani and Marika. While it is not definite, it is believed that these shadow beasts are usually in the form of a wolf, as observed in the case of Blaidd and Maliketh.
Malenia and Miquella were born to Marika and Radagon, who were two halves of the same empyrean god. This grants the twins the trait of an empyrean themselves and the ability to become the god of a new age. However, in contrast to Ranni and Queen Marika, they were not granted a shadow beast by the greater will, something which is questioned by gamers all the time.
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This riddle is what exactly many players are expecting the DLC to answer. This is because the artwork of the DLC hints at an insight into Miquella’s life and storyline.
What Could Be The Reason Behind The Twins Not Getting Their Shadow Beasts By The Greater Will
While it continues to riddle the gamers, some have come up with interesting theories as to why the twins did not end up getting their shadow beasts granted by the greater will.
As discussed frequently on online forums, fans have often guessed that since they were born to one entity acting as two halves, they were inflicted with their respective curses of scarlet rot and eternal youth. The curses could have also come with the inability to obtain a shadow beast from the greater will. Many also believe that they were granted shadows, but somehow lost them or did not make use of them.
It should be noted how everything remains a theory and speculation until Shadow of the ErdTree DLC pack is finally released and brings with itself the answers everyone has been waiting for ever since the game was released.
Elden Ring is available to purchase on Steam.
