Elden Ring: Should the Shadowless Greatsword Bug be Canon from the Erdtree?
Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree is crammed with so many fresh ideas and details that some little but important ones are easy to overlook. This is particularly true in a blind playthrough, when players are continuously coming across novel objects for the first time. One such detail is a bug influencing the Greatsword of Solitude; it is so appropriate and thematic that it ought to be canon.
The lack of shadow of the Greatsword of Solitude
Added in Shadow Of The Erdtree, the Greatsword Of Solitude is a new weapon with an odd flaw: it doesn't create a shadow. Although this would seem like a mistake, it really fits the weapon's themes rather exactly. Solitude's Greatsword is connected with light and solitude; its weapon skill summons light. Lack of a shadow highlights even more its solitary character. The weapon seems to be so alone that even its shadow has deserted it.
The meticulousness of Elden Ring
Elden Ring is renowned for its minute attention to detail and rich mythology. From Software deftly creates the world and its occupants by piecing together intricate stories via minute signals and secret messages. The absence of shadow in the Greatsword Of Solitude is a perfect illustration of how even apparently little elements might add to the general depth and meaning of the game. Choosing solitude over company, the Knights Of The Solitary Gaol—who carried these swords—sacuted their hearts for power. The shadowless form of the weapon reflects this giving up.
Knights of the Solitary Gaol
In Elden Ring legend, the sad Knights Of The Solitary Gaol are To have power, they paid a great personal price and gave their hearts up. Their swords marked with crests of both light and solitude, this act left them eternally alone. The shadowless state of the Greatsword of Solitude is a physical mirror of their inner conflict and final destiny. They became lone figures devoid of even their own shadows, trading friendship for strength.
a minute detail with great meaning
The shadowless bug of the Greatsword of Solitude is not only a sporadic error but also a very significant element that gives the Elden Ring lore layers of complexity. It reminds us that the human condition of solitude and sacrifice is profoundly relevant even in a world full of fanciful creatures and great conflicts. FromSoftware could enhance the story of the game and give players a more deep awareness of the Knights Of The Solitary Gaol and their sad journey by embracing this bug as a canonical element.
