"The fallen leaves tell a story. The great Elden Ring was shattered. In our home, across the fog, the Lands Between."
This earlier, highly-quoted teaser highlights the mystery of the shattered ring, referencing a force that "commanded the stars" and a burning sky.
The intro script drops seven major names in rapid succession. If you are new to the game, here is a cheat sheet: elden ring intro script
The intro script of Elden Ring, a highly anticipated dark fantasy action RPG developed by FromSoftware, sets the tone for an immersive and mysterious gaming experience. The script, written by Yuzo Kojima and Hidetaka Miyazaki, masterfully crafts a hauntingly beautiful narrative that draws players into the world of the Lands Between.
The shattering of the Elden Ring and the disappearance of Queen Marika. The Conflict: "The fallen leaves tell a story
| Script Line | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | "The fallen leaves tell a story." | The Erdtree’s leaves fall as a narrative device. Time is cyclical. | | "Night of the Black Knives" | A historical assassination event where the demigod Godwyn was killed in soul, but not body. | | "The mad taint of their newfound strength" | The shards of the Ring (Great Runes) drove the demigods insane with power. | | "A sovereignless wane" | A period of decline with no ruler. | | "The One Great Will abandoned" | The Outer God (Greater Will) gave up on the demigods. | | "Ye dead, who yet live." | The Tarnished are warriors who died outside the Lands Between but are resurrected by Grace. |
This monologue is perfectly complemented by the game's haunting main theme, composed by . The music swells from a sorrowful melody into a booming, epic orchestration, perfectly syncing with the narrator's rising intensity. The intro script drops seven major names in rapid succession
A common point of confusion in the is the narrator. While many assume it is an omniscient storyteller, lore hunters have identified the voice as Queen Marika herself .
Below, you will find the full transcript, a character guide, and a deep dive into the meanings behind the words.
The intro script reveals that the player is entering a world of . The gods have fought, ruined the world, and now sit in their strongholds, unable to fix what they broke. The "Grace" that once guided the world has been reduced to a flicker, reaching out to the only ones desperate enough to answer: the Tarnished.
"Hoarah Loux, chieftain of the badlands. The Goldmask. Fia, the Deathbed Companion. And Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing."