George R. R. Martin

George Raymond Richard Martin also known as GRRM is a American best-selling author and television producer. He wrote "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series, which has been adapted into television in the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones". Martin says that he always loved writing stories, and wrote many unfinished ones. He grew up poor during the Great Depression.

Elden Ring
Game director Hidetaka Miyazaki has explained how the collaboration with Martin came to be: "I loved A Song of Ice and Fire as well as the Tuf Voyaging series, however if I had to pick a favorite I would probably say Fevre Dream. I personally see Fevre Dream as a masterpiece among vampire fantasy and had even previously recommended it to all new employees. Me being such a known fan of Mr. Martin caused our executive business director Eiichi Nakajima to reach out to him with the expectation that we would get turned down."

For, Miyazaki explained to Martin the "sorts of themes, ideas, as well as many game-related aspects". According to Miyazaki, "This allowed us to have many free and creative conversations regarding the game, in which Mr. Martin later used as a base to write the overarching mythos for the game world itself." He has further explained, "This mythos proved to be full of interesting characters and drama along with a plethora of mystical and mysterious elements as well. It was a wonderful source of stimulus for me and the development staff. Elden Ring’s world was constructed using this mythos and stimulus as a base."

In response to questions about the project, Martin said, “Building the world of Elden Ring with Miyazaki-san and his team was a treat! The graphics, mythos, and action-RPG gameplay will deliver an unforgettable experience. I can’t wait for people to see what Elden Ring has in store for them.”