The Lands Between (狭間の地, Hazama no Chi) is the name given to the setting of Elden Ring. It is a vast realm formerly ruled by Queen Marika the Eternal.
Overview[]
The Lands Between is a seemingly insular landmass consisting of multiple biomes, with lush grasslands in the south, a temperate central region, and a frozen, mountainous north. The skies of the Lands Between are dominated by the Erdtree, which is visible from almost everywhere above ground.
The Elden Ring resides in the Lands Between, which are ruled by its vessel, Queen Marika[1], and her consort, the Elden Lord. They ruled from Leyndell, Royal Capital, situated upon the Altus Plateau. Additionally, evidence of many other cultures, such as the Nox, the Fire Giants, and the Astrologers can be found throughout the Lands Between.
It is said that long ago, the Greater Will sent a golden star bearing a beast to the Lands Between, which later became the Elden Ring.[2] The Primordial Crucible, where all life was once blended together[3], may also have existed in the Lands Between in the past, since it was the primordial form of the Erdtree.[4]
After the Elden Ring was shattered, the Lands Between became the site of The Shattering: a war between the Demigod offspring of Queen Marika.[5] As none of them succeeded in becoming Elden Lord, grace was extended to the Tarnished[6], who were called back to the Lands Between to seek the shards of the Elden Ring, so that one may become Elden Lord.[7]
Regions[]
The Lands Between consists of several contrasting regions, each with their own distinct environments. They are:
There are also three large underground areas:
Gallery[]
Notes[]
- George R. R. Martin invented the name "Lands Between" for the setting.[8]
- The Lands Between were once referred to as "The Riftlands" through an unnamed character's monologue from a leaked internal trailer initially meant for European shareholders.
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