# Intro
The _Dark Souls_ series is FromSoftware’s iconic action-RPG, set in the dark, decaying world of Lordran—a kingdom in decline where gods, humans, and other beings struggle against the inevitable rise of darkness. Its ingenious world design and brutal difficulty spawned an entire genre, known as “Soulslikes.” What truly set _Dark Souls_ apart, though, was its storytelling. Instead of giving players a straight narrative, the game scattered lore through item descriptions, cryptic dialogue, and hidden areas. The result was a world that felt ancient and mysterious, where every discovery raised new questions and earlier encounters could take on entirely new meaning. It's creator Hidetaka Miyazaki wanted to recreate the experience he’d had when reading books as a child, when large portions of the plot were beyond his understanding because of a language barrier.
When I joined the _Dark Souls_ community, two of the three games had already been released. That meant I didn’t get to be part of the original hunt for answers, but I did get to watch many long-standing fan theories proven true in real time as I played through. Among the longest-running mysteries was the story of **Gwyn’s firstborn son**—a god erased from history, whose identity would only be revealed years later in _Dark Souls 3_. His existence was teased in _Dark Souls 1 and 2_, debated for years, and finally revealed in _Dark Souls 3_. Today I am going to make you all like a Dark Souls player, we are going to solve a mystery and then use those skills for learning about the ANGEL Of The LORD
# Solving A Mystery
## The Lord of Cinder
In the mythology of _Dark Souls_, few figures are as pivotal as **Gwyn, Lord of Cinder**. Gwyn is one of the four beings who claimed fragments of the First Flame, and with his lightning, he led the war that drove the eternal Dragons, ushering in the **Age of Fire**. But when the Flame began to fade, Gwyn became obsessed with trying to preserve his age, which leads to all events of the series. This Item describes what happens when Gwen leaves to preserves his age of fire
## Three Children
Players would meet **three children** in the games: **Gwynevere, Princess of Sunlight**, **Dark Sun Gwyndolin**, and **Filianore**.
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Each of these children plays a significant role in the events of the Dark Souls universe. Understanding Gwyn’s children provides crucial insights into the political, religious, and personal conflicts that drive the narrative.
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However players were quick to see that there was a missing child the **firstborn** son should be remembered, the likeness is **smashed and defaced**, the features reduced to rubble. Every instance of the statue shows the same deliberate erasure throughout the game.
In the game players would find the following items and spells
### GREAT LORD GREATSWORD
_Greatsword born from the soul of Gwyn, Lord of Cinder._
_As bearer of the ultimate soul, Gwyn wielded the bolts of the sun, but before linking the fire, divided that power amongst his children, and set off with only this great sword as his companion._
### Lightning Spear
[
_Miracle passed down to those bound by the Warrior of Sunlight covenant. Hurl Lightning spear._
_Lightning spears inflict rare lightning damage, and are very effective against magic, fire, and most of all, dragons._
### Dragon Slayer Ornstein
[
Ornstein is one of the knights at the service of Lord of Sunlight, and one of those who took part in his Lord's war against the Dragons.[1] He wore a golden armor made to resemble a lion,[2] and wielded a great cross spear which, combined with its wielder's great strength, could bury itself deep within a dragon's hide, piercing their stone scales; [1][3] Both his armor and his weapon were imbued with the power of lightning to be effective against dragons.[1][2]
## The Nameless King Check List
- Gwyn’s Power of the Sun was related to _________
- The Power of Lightning was used against the ___ in His war
- Gwyn’s children inherited his ___ power
- Dragon Slayers were associated with __ armor and used ___
### Great Lightning Spear
In-Game Description
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_Miracle passed down by those bound to the Warrior of Sunlight covenant. Hurl giant lightning spear._
_The weapon of the God of War, who inherited the sunlight of Lord Gwyn, but had respect only for arms, and nothing else
## The Nameless King Check List
- [ ] The God of war only respected ___
- [ ] The ___ _ Also Got this power
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And yet, in the game itself, this child is never seen. No one ever mention the Firstborn. No guardian protects his legacy, no NPC recounts his story. The silence is so complete it becomes suspicious. It is as if a god’s very memory has been purged from history. There is even evidence that one statue that was defaced was guarded by a dragon and honored by the Warriors of Sunlight.
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## The Nameless King Check List
- A statue of Gwyn’s family is ___
- One smashed statue is the altar of _ ___ __
- This statue is guarded by a _ ___
## The Sunlight Covenent
### Sacred Oath
[](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/darksouls/images/5/56/Sacred_Oath.png/revision/latest?cb=20140514062527 "Sacred Oath")
In-Game Description
_An ancient miracle said to have been devised by warriors who once served the God of Sun._
### Ring Of The Sun's FirstBorn
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In-Game Description
_Lord Gwyn's firstborn, who inherited the sunlight, once wore this ancient ring. Boosts the strength of miracles._
_Lord Gwyn's firstborn was a god of war, but his foolishness led to a loss of the annals, and rescinding of his deific status. Today, even his name is not known._
The Japanese translation is even sharper than the English: it names him as **“a god whose name has been struck from every record.”**
### Sunlight Medal
[
In-Game Description
_This faintly warm medal engraved with the symbol of the Sun, is the ultimate honor, awarded to those who summon the Warrior of Sunlight and complete a goal._
_The symbol represents Lord Gwyn's firstborn_
### Sunlight Blade
[
_Miracle wielded by Lord Gwyn's firstborn. Boost right weapon with rays of Sun._
_The power of sunlight, manifested as lightning, is very effective against dragons._
_When the eldest son was stripped of his deific status, he left this on his father's coffin, perhaps as a final farewell._
## The Nameless King Check List
- The God of War was Gwyn’s ___
- The Firstborn was also a God of the ___
- He lost his __
- No one knows his ___
- He is served by the _______
- He was purged from ___
- He was __ after Gwyn left
When fans tried to ask director Hidetaka Miyazaki about this, he avoided giving straightforward answers, his interviews hinted that the pantheon of gods was incomplete. Fans began to suspect that someone significant had been deliberately cut from the story.
The suspicions only grew stronger with the PC release, _Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition_ (2012). Dataminers uncovered traces of unused content buried in the game’s files—miracles tied to sunlight, covenant data, even scraps of dialogue—all pointing to a missing figure deeply connected to the **Warriors of Sunlight**.
## The Knights Kings Of Forossa
### Name-engraved Ring
[](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/darksouls/images/a/ad/Ring_Name-engraved_Ring.png/revision/latest?cb=20200810084649 "Ring Name-engraved Ring")
In-Game Description
_A special ring that can be engraved with the name of a god.
Becomes easier to connect to worlds of players who chose the same god._
_There are countless vestiges of long-lost gods in the ruins of Drangleic.
Or perhaps they are the very same gods as ours, only known by different names._
### Faraam Set
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In-Game Description
_Worn by the Forossa Lion Knights._
_The mighty Lion Knights, worshippers of the war god Faraam, wore heavy armor and were feared for their nimble two-handed swordplay._
_But their legacy was cut short with the fall of Forossa._
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### Vengarl of Forossa Dialog
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_"I was born in Forossa. It's a land in the distant east. When I was born, we were already mired in prolonged conflict with our neighbours. Eventually, our kingdom fell, and our people scattered. I've been a sellsword ever since. All I ever knew was war, and I can imagine no other way to live. What a fool I was."_
### Wargod Wooden Shield
_Wooden shield reinforced with metal. The largest of the wooden medium shields._
_The bizarre pattern featured on the shield is the mark of a mad god, revered as a god of war in remote regions._
_Skill: Weapon Skill
Equipping this shield in the left hand allows one to perform the Skill of the right hand weapon._
#### The Nameless King Check List
- Other lands remember the names of __ gods
- Dragon-slaying ___ knights served the God of War
- This God of War was called __
- The land Forossa was known for ___ way of life
- The knights wore the armor of __
- The helmet depicts a ___
- The war god’s name was __ , which can mean “sacred name” or “anonymous”
# The Angel Of The LORD
Just as the _Dark Souls_ community pieced together fragments across _Dark Souls I_ and _II_, waiting for confirmation in _III_, readers of the Old Testament are left with shadows and hints that only come into full light in the New Testament. The OT brims with prophecies, types, and foreshadowing's that stirred centuries of speculation, much like players debated Gwyn’s missing. Then, when Christ comes in the NT, it’s like the release of _Dark Souls III_—suddenly hidden long-standing theories are confirmed or reshaped, and the bigger picture emerges.
Among the greatest of these biblical mysteries is the **Angel of the LORD**. At first, he seems to be nothing more than a messenger—just one among many angels God might send. But the more closely you follow his appearances, the stranger he becomes. Yet the Angel blurs the line between Creator and creation, leaving us with the question: Who exactly is this mysterious figure?
Just as _Dark Souls_ players investigated the Nameless King by piecing together scattered clues, Bible readers can study the Angel of the LORD in a similar way.
## The Angel of Yahweh: Clues Collected
Check out [[The Revealed Identity Of The Angel Of The Lord]] for some more information.
- Appears in many forms: as a **man** ([Genesis 32:24](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/GEN.32.24); [Joshua 5:13](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/JOS.5.13); Judges 13:2-14), as **fire** in the burning bush ([Exodus 3:2](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/EXO.3.2)), and in the **pillar of cloud and fire** ([Exodus 14:19](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/EXO.14.19)). As **Commander of Yahweh’s army** ([Joshua 5:14](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/JOS.5.14)) and is seen with a **drawn sword** before Joshua (Joshua 5:14), **David** (1 Chronicles 21:16), **Balaam** (Numbers 22:23) and Hezekiah (2 Kings 19:35). Where He stands is declared **holy** ground ([Exodus 3:5](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/EXO.3.5); Joshua 5:15), and under His feet is **sapphire stone** (Exodus 24:9-10).
- His **name** is unique: called the **God of Seeing** ([Genesis 16:13](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/GEN.16.13)), His name is **Wonderful** ([Judges 13:18](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/JDG.13.18)), the same name as the Messiah (Isaiah 9:6), and Hosea calls Him the **Yahweh of hosts**(Hosea 12:5), Gideion calls Him **Yahweh of Peace** ([Judges 6:24](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/JDG.6.24)). He is the Angel of the **Covenant** ([Malachi 3:1](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/MAL.3.1)) He is directly called Yahweh ([Exodus 3:2-6](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/EXO.3.2-6); [Genesis 19:24](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/GEN.19.24); [Joshua 6:2](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JOS.6.2).[Judges 6:24](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/JDG.6.24))
- Called and recognized as **God** by many:
- Gideon ([Judges 6:22](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/JDG.6.22)), Manoah (Judges 13:22), Hagar (Genesis 16:13-14), Jacob (Genesis 31:13; 32:28), Joseph ([Genesis 48:16](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/GEN.48.16)), and the elders of Israel (Exodus 24:9-10) and even **Balaam** (Numbers 22:23).
- Those who see Him fear death, believing they have seen **God** (Genesis 32:30; [Judges 6:22](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/JDG.6.22); Judges 13:22).
- Accepts **worship** that other angels reject: Joshua bowed down ([Joshua 5:14](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/JOS.5.14)), Manoah was told to offer a **burnt offering** to Yahweh ([Judges 13:16](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/JDG.13.16); [Judges 13:20](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/JDG.13.20); ), and Jacob made a **vow** to Him ([Genesis 31:13](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/GEN.31.13)). Gideon Builds Him An Alter ([Judges 6:22-24](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/JDG.6.22-24))
- Jacob **Prays** to Him ([Genesis 48:16](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/GEN.48.16)), David **Praises** Him (Psalm 34:7; 35:5–6)
- Bears Yahweh’s exclusive authority:
- He bears Gods presence: In the OT, God’s ‘Name’ represents His very presence (Deut 12:5; Isa 30:27–28; Ps 20:1,7). The Angel uniquely bears this Name ([Exodus 23:21](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/EXO.23.21)) and is even called the ‘Angel of His Presence’ (Isa 63:9). He is inside the Cloud of Glory that is in the Temple ([Exodus 40:34-38](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/EXO.40.34-38)).
He does only what God can do: He **forgives sins** (Exodus 23:21; Zechariah 3:4), He **redeems** from evil ([Genesis 48:16](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/GEN.48.16)), Putting on them **Clean Robes** ( Zechariah 3:4). He grants **life** and descendants ([Genesis 16:10](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/GEN.16.10),[Genesis 22:17](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/GEN.22.17); Judges 13:3).
- Speaks in the first person as God: “I **brought you up** from Egypt” and “I will never break My **covenant**” (Judges 2:1-2), “You have not withheld your son from **me**” (Genesis 22:12). Uses the divine **“I AM”** identity (Exodus 3:6, 14) and calls Himself the **God of Bethel** (Genesis 31:13; [Hosea 12:4](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/HOS.12.4)). He intercedes for Israel ([Zechariah 1:11-12](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/ZEC.1.11-12)).
- When God say He will do something, it is the Angel that does it ([2 Kings 19:35](https://www.bible.com/bible/100/2KI.19.35))). Such as the case of the exodus God claimed (Leviticus 11:45;Deuteronomy 4:35–38;Joshua 24:17), but the Angel is given credit (Judges 2:1;Exodus 23:20–22). God was in the Pillar of __ (Exodus 13:21) and so was the Angel (Exodus 14:19)
# Collection Of Verses About The Angel
- [Genesis 16:7](https://ref.ly/Gen%2016.7;nasb95?t=biblia), [9](https://ref.ly/Genesis%2016.9;nasb95?t=biblia), [10](https://ref.ly/Genesis%2016.10;nasb95?t=biblia), [11](https://ref.ly/Genesis%2016.11;nasb95?t=biblia),[21:17](https://ref.ly/Genesis%2021.17;nasb95?t=biblia), [22:11](https://ref.ly/Genesis%2022.11;nasb95?t=biblia),[15](https://ref.ly/Genesis%2022.15;nasb95?t=biblia),[31:11](https://ref.ly/Genesis%2031.11;nasb95?t=biblia)
- [Exodus 3:2](https://ref.ly/Exod%203.2;nasb95?t=biblia), [14:19](https://ref.ly/Exodus%2014.19;nasb95?t=biblia)
- [Numbers 22:22](https://ref.ly/Num%2022.22;nasb95?t=biblia), [23](https://ref.ly/Numbers%2022.23;nasb95?t=biblia), [24](https://ref.ly/Numbers%2022.24;nasb95?t=biblia), [25](https://ref.ly/Numbers%2022.25;nasb95?t=biblia), [26](https://ref.ly/Numbers%2022.26;nasb95?t=biblia), [27](https://ref.ly/Numbers%2022.27;nasb95?t=biblia), [22:31](https://ref.ly/Numbers%2022.31;nasb95?t=biblia), [32](https://ref.ly/Numbers%2022.32;nasb95?t=biblia), [33](https://ref.ly/Numbers%2022.33;nasb95?t=biblia), [34](https://ref.ly/Numbers%2022.34;nasb95?t=biblia), [35](https://ref.ly/Numbers%2022.35;nasb95?t=biblia)
- [Judges 2:1](https://ref.ly/Judg%202.1;nasb95?t=biblia),[4](https://ref.ly/Judges%202.4;nasb95?t=biblia); [5:23](https://ref.ly/Judges%205.23;nasb95?t=biblia); [6:11](https://ref.ly/Judges%206.11;nasb95?t=biblia),[12](https://ref.ly/Judges%206.12;nasb95?t=biblia), [20-22](https://ref.ly/Judges%206.20-22;nasb95?t=biblia); [13:3](https://ref.ly/Judges%2013.3;nasb95?t=biblia),[6](https://ref.ly/Judges%2013.6;nasb95?t=biblia),[9](https://ref.ly/Judges%2013.9;nasb95?t=biblia),[13](https://ref.ly/Judges%2013.13;nasb95?t=biblia),[15](https://ref.ly/Judges%2013.15;nasb95?t=biblia), [16](https://ref.ly/Judges%2013.16;nasb95?t=biblia), [17](https://ref.ly/Judges%2013.17;nasb95?t=biblia), [18](https://ref.ly/Judges%2013.18;nasb95?t=biblia), [20](https://ref.ly/Judges%2013.20;nasb95?t=biblia), [21](https://ref.ly/Judges%2013.21;nasb95?t=biblia)
- [1Samuel 29:9](https://ref.ly/1%20Sam%2029.9;nasb95?t=biblia)
- [2Samuel 14:17](https://ref.ly/2%20Sam%2014.17;nasb95?t=biblia); [14:20](https://ref.ly/2Samuel%2014.20;nasb95?t=biblia); [19:27](https://ref.ly/2Samuel%2019.27;nasb95?t=biblia); [24:16](https://ref.ly/2Samuel%2024.16;nasb95?t=biblia),
- [1Kings 19:7](https://ref.ly/1%20Kings%2019.7;nasb95?t=biblia);
- [2Kings 1:3](https://ref.ly/2%20Kings%201.3;nasb95?t=biblia); [1:15](https://ref.ly/2Kings%201.15;nasb95?t=biblia); [19:35](https://ref.ly/2Kings%2019.35;nasb95?t=biblia);
- [1Chronicles 21:12](https://ref.ly/1%20Chron%2021.12;nasb95?t=biblia); [21:15](https://ref.ly/1Chronicles%2021.15;nasb95?t=biblia), [16](https://ref.ly/1Chronicles%2021.16;nasb95?t=biblia); [21:18](https://ref.ly/1Chronicles%2021.18;nasb95?t=biblia); [21:30](https://ref.ly/1Chronicles%2021.30;nasb95?t=biblia)
- [Psalms 34:7](https://ref.ly/Ps%2034.7;nasb95?t=biblia); [35:5](https://ref.ly/Psalms%2035.5;nasb95?t=biblia); [35:6](https://ref.ly/Psalms%2035.6;nasb95?t=biblia)
- [Isaiah 37:36](https://ref.ly/Isa%2037.36;nasb95?t=biblia)
- [Zechariah 1:11](https://ref.ly/Zech%201.11;nasb95?t=biblia), [12](https://ref.ly/Zechariah%201.12;nasb95?t=biblia); [3:1](https://ref.ly/Zechariah%203.1;nasb95?t=biblia), [5](https://ref.ly/Zechariah%203.5;nasb95?t=biblia), [6](https://ref.ly/Zechariah%203.6;nasb95?t=biblia);[12:8](https://ref.ly/Zechariah%2012.8;nasb95?t=biblia)
# End of Part 1