God-Devouring Serpent, also known as the elder serpent, great serpent, and Serpent King, is a boss in Elden Ring. It is the first phase of the fight against Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy.
Overview[]
The God-Devouring Serpent is found found at the Volcano Manor on Mt. Gelmir, near the Audience Pathway site of grace. It must be defeated to advance Tanith's questline.
Background[]
The great serpent is an immortal terror that seeks to one day consume the world.[4] It has an affinity for lava and poison, and is known for its tremendous gluttony.[5] The elder serpent of Mt. Gelmir has been repelled by the light of the Serpent-Hunter since ancient times.[1][2][6][7]
Long before Queen Marika took power, a cult on Mt. Gelmir practiced hexes and performed human sacrifices in reverence to a heretical serpent god.[8] Over time, these practices ceased, and their Gelmir Sorcery was lost—until it was rediscovered by the Demigod Rykard.[9]
During the Shattering, Praetor Rykard willingly allowed the great serpent to devour him.[4] Although his Gelmir Knights obtained the legendary Serpent-Hunter weapon, they failed to defeat their former lord.[10]
Now, the great serpent and Rykard share a single body as the Lord of Blasphemy,[11] engaging in an appalling birthing ritual that spawned the Man-Serpents.[12][1] They devour countless champions with the ultimate goal of consuming the gods and the world itself.[3][13][14]
Notes[]
- The Blasphemous Blade was stored within the mouth of the God-Devouring Serpent.
- The emblem of the Volcano Manor and the sigil for Gelmir Sorceries depict the great serpent consuming Rykard
- Serpents were viewed as traitors to the Erdtree long before the great serpent devoured Rykard.[15]
Trivia[]
- Concept art shows the snake devouring Rykard shortly after hatching from an egg. Two of its siblings remain unhatched on a silver platter.
Gallery[]
See also[]
- Base Serpent
- Rya
- Spiritcaller Snail
- Temple of Eiglay
- Winged Serpents
References[]
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