Factions & Territories Explained | Elden Ring Lore

An overview of Elden Ring’s factions, their diplomatic relations to each other, and spheres of influence on a combined map. The Land of Shadow (DLC) region was added in a plausible location according to credible theories. A few factions may be missing, though the vast majority of them are featured in this video. ► Disclaimer regarding AI usage : AI-based Text-To-Speech is used for narration purposes. I do NOT use AI to gather research, generate scripts, or plagiarize existing ideas. The content of my videos is primarily based on my own in-game observations, personal theories, and widely available resources of shared knowledge, such as the elden ring fandom wiki. ► Extra support: https://ko-fi.com/loreturtle ► Chapters : 00:00 – Intro 00:51 – Tarnished 01:57 – Godrick 02:56 – Academy 04:00 – Rykard 05:50 – Messmer 07:42 – Misbegotten 09:00 – Omen 10:05 – Haligtree 12:02 – Saint-Trina 13:36 – Redmanes 15:43 – Undead 17:14 – Vulgar Militia 18:29 – House of Caria 20:10 – Nox 22:01 – Albinaurics 23:31 – Living Jars 24:47 – Ancestral Followers 25:57 – Crucible Knights 27:44 – Banished Knights 29:04 – Zamor Knights 30:08 – Hornsent 32:16 – Nomad Merchants 33:36 – Godskins 35:07 – Golden Order 37:38 – Mohgwyn 39:20 – Servants of Rot 41:11 – Ancient Dragons 42:36 – Fire Monks 43:50 – Outro ► Music Credits: - Character Creation - Elden Ring - 'The Things That Keep Us Here' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au - Nocturnal Forest - The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings - Freya's Garden - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Ardenweald Melancholy Dream - World of Warcraft: Shadowlands - Promised Consort by ROZEN https://www.youtube.com/channel/@UCwOois7U_SSY0gnAbRc6T9Q - Whispers of the Dead - Total War: Warhammer - Sylvania - Total War: Warhammer - Legacy of magic - Hogwarts Legacy - Nexus of Embers by Solas Composer https://www.youtube.com/channel/@UCsG2Cp2McUqk78pIPK1aXZg - End Credits – Cyberpunk 2077 - Great Underground Rivers – Elden Ring - Symbol – Death Stranding - The Lost Temple - Dragon Age: Inquisition - Frenzied Flame Merchant Song - Despair by ROZEN - The Gloam-Eyed Queen's Theme by Aether & Chaos https://www.youtube.com/@UCnH0X2iMbUKSdIxN9o4mzMQ - The Reach of your Godhood – God of War 2018 - Mohg, Lord of Blood by ROZEN - The Saint of the Bud - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - Ash Lake - Dark Souls - Majula – Dark Souls II ► Fan art credits: -Gloam-eyed queen by Enzo Spagnuolo : https://x.com/enzo_spagnuolo/status/1862523053004963900 -Gloam-eyed queen by Claire Natice: https://cara.app/post/98c411c7-8429-47c5-b2e3-1e40388f8658 ► Mods used: - Miquella helmet https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/5604 - Lore accurate Marika https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/6284 ELDEN RING LORE PLAYLIST : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZsgEk9h9_o&list=PLG3oY1R8HxIM27xKw3hdkWQlq1flfR8BH&index=1 #eldenring #shadowoftheerdtree #eldenringlore #fromsoftware #theory #factions #gamemap