This compendium is intended to assist anyone seeking the true backstory of the Lands Between. It presents a collection and overview of information alongside related interpretations, with clear distinctions where interpretation has been applied. Given the sheer volume of vague and ambiguous statements, uncovering the right interpretations can feel like navigating a maze. If you consider yourself a Truth-Seeker, you are more than welcome to browse. > *The face of an austere pilgrim. There are many roads to truth.* \- [*(Character Creation - Base Template - Truth-Seeker)*](https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Character+Creation) > [!tip] Thank you for supporting this project! > If you use this compendium as a basis for creating content, I would really appreciate it if you could give me a shout-out and support this project! # About Me I, known under the alias “Dryleaf Eren,” was born in 1992 and grew up in a small village in Germany. From an early age, I became a big fan of _The Legend of Zelda_ series. These games contained everything that would continue to fascinate me later in life: emotional moments, stories and music, as well as a world full of puzzles and challenges. Above all, my love for challenging puzzles has stayed with me to this day. Later, I spent several years learning instruments and performing in concerts with friends. I also spent a few years studying mathematics and physics. Alongside that, a fellow student, friend, and roommate introduced me to classical novels and literature. After earning my Bachelor of Science and Master of Education, I spent a few years involved in nightlife and club culture, but now I mainly work as a teacher. I’m grateful that one of my old school friends introduced me in my twenties to the games of FromSoftware. After just a few hours in _Dark Souls_, I was completely hooked. FromSoftware’s games feel a bit like _The Legend of Zelda_ for adults—games with challenges for adults. Real challenges. Since the first teaser for _Elden Ring_ in 2019, I could hardly wait to dive into the game together with the community and immerse myself in its lore. _Elden Ring_ was and still is incredible, but the more ambitious it appears, the more puzzling Miyazaki’s and FromSoftware’s storytelling becomes. Although I love _Elden Ring_ as a game, my contemplation of the backstory of the Lands Between never ceased. I found it difficult to make sense of everything, and truly satisfying answers were rare. After the DLC _Shadow of the Erdtree_ was released and I finished it with a similar feeling, I decided to question everything again and try to adopt new perspectives. The result of all the work that followed is something I now want to make accessible in this compendium. I have decided to dedicate myself to unraveling the backstory of _Elden Ring_ and to understanding FromSoftware’s storytelling. My greatest wish is to work together with the lore community toward a shared vision. There are pieces of information in _Elden Ring_ that have convinced me so strongly that I’m on the right track regarding its backstory that I’ve made it my mission not only to continue this work, but also to make it as accessible as possible to others. Everyone should be able to adopt this perspective and discuss the same information. Ego should not stand in the way of uncovering the story. I wish for nothing more than a community that recognizes the same story in everything that can be found in _Elden Ring_, and with which one can work together to uncover what a what a brilliant piece of art _Elden Ring_ really is. <br> # Contact Live streams and videos can be found on my YouTube channel, [Dryleaf Eren](https://www.youtube.com/@DryleafEren). To get in touch with me directly, you can find me on my Discord Server: [Dryleaf Sect](https://discord.gg/sxmCWZZBU4). If you want to buy me a coffee, you can do so [here :)](https://ko-fi.com/dryleaferen)