Investigating the Mysteries of Messmer in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
The publication of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has added a lot of fresh riddles and legends to the already complicated world of The Lands Between, especially with relation to the demigods. Among the most fascinating characters in the DLC is Messmer, a mysterious demigod whose parentage is yet unknown. Examining the available data and investigating the several hypotheses regarding Messmer's ancestry, this paper explores the secrets about him.
The father of Radagon Messmer?
Among Elden Ring supporters, the theory that Radagon is Messmer's father is maybe the most often discussed one. It gains favor from a number of important considerations:
Radagon's Involvement in Marika's Ascension
The theory rests on the premise that Radagon, like Radahn was vital for Miquella's ascent to godhood, also played a key role in Marika's ascension. This implies that Messmer and Melina would have been at the beginning of the demigod birth order if Marika and Radagon had children before her marriage with Godfrey.
Radahn's Relationship and Messmer's Age
Moreover, the game suggests that Messmer is older than Radahn since Radahn describes him as an older brother. This chronological alignment increases Radagon's paternity's possibility.
Commonalities and Symbolic Characteristics
Another piece of evidence sometimes mentioned is Messmer's red hair, which reminds of Radagon's. Furthermore absent in the other demigod children, the recurring motif of butterflies connected with Messmer, Melina, Malenia, and Miquella points to a possible link to Radagon and Marika.
The frenzied flame connection: a potential link to father of Messmer
An other more unusual theory suggests a link between Messmer's father and the Frenzized Flame. Two main points define this theory:
Serpent Curse and Messmer's Flames
Often ascribed to a curse, Messmer's erratic flames could rather be the result of his parentage. This fits the tendency of demigods usually having one curse, thus Messmer's dual curses—flames and serpent—are unusual. But the serpent curse balances his flames, so containing them rather well. Marika's intervention and her Grace sealing of the serpent account for this containment.
Melina's Relationship to the Frenzized Flame
Melina clearly connects to the Frenzied Flame. Burn marks on her spirit and her lack of a physical form point to her perhaps having had a physical body consumed by her natural fire. Her great connection to this strong force is shown in her part as kindling in the Frenzied Flame ending.
The Gloam-Eyed Queen: An Interesting but Unlikely Theory
Though fanciful, this theory offers Messmer's line of descent a convincing substitute. Reflecting Messmer's twin curses, it revolves on the Gloam-eyed Queen, connected to both snakes and fire.
Rival and Messmer's Father Marika
According to the idea, Marika's Gloam-eyed Queen might have a male counterpart with Radagon. This counterpart might be the father of Messmer and Melina, so giving Marika's background and the reasons for hiding their existence fresh perspective.
Melina's Gloam Eye and the Spirzied Flame Ending
Melina's focus on delivering Destined Death and her gloam-colored eye in the Frenzized Flame ending support this thesis. It suggests a possible relationship between Melina and the Gloam-Eyed Queen, implying that Marika might have had Messmer and Melina with the Queen's counterpart and then hidden this linealogy.
unresolved riddles and ongoing conjecture
Although the theories put forward provide fascinating answers for Messmer's ancestry, the lack of conclusive data leaves the riddle unresolved. There are no intentions for more DLC or sequels, thus it seems improbable that the truth about Messmer's parentage would ever be exposed. But the rumors about his birth and his position on the Elden Ring family tree give the already rich history of the game an interesting layer of mystery.
Examining the Land of Shadow and Deversing Messmer
Shadow of the Erdtree asks players to travel into the dark Land of Shadow, where they will come across fresh biomes, dungeons, and strong bosses. Under the mysterious Miquella's guidance, players face the terrible Messmer the Impaler and discover the sinister secrets veiled under the influence of the Erdtree. The DLC adds fresh weapons, magic, and challenges, so enhancing the Elden Ring experience.
