—️ LOCATIONLeyndell, Royal Capital
Seat of the Golden Order · Morgott's Domain
Leyndell, Royal Capital
Leyndell is the capital of the Golden Order, built at the base of the Erdtree, a golden city governed by Marika's Order. Surrounded by massive walls, statues of Godfrey, and architecture entirely of gold and white marble reflecting the Erdtree's light, it stands as the physical embodiment of the Order's power. At its heart lies the Elden Throne, the seat of the Elden Lord, now empty since Marika's disappearance. The city was attacked twice during the Shattering: the First and Second Defense of Leyndell, both documented by Historical Monuments. Morgott defended it alone, stacking the bodies of heroes high. The Ashen Capital (post-Erdtree-burning) is Leyndell covered in golden ash, the ash of the burned Erdtree, with all inhabitants gone. Its sewers (Subterranean Shunning-Grounds) hide the chained Omens, the imprisoned Dung Eater❞❞, and ultimately the Forsaken Depths where the Three Fingers reside. The Two Fingers' tower in Leyndell is where Ranni and other Empyreans were evaluated. The Queen's Bedchamber preserves traces of Marika's life. The underground passage from Stormveil Castle to Stormgate connects Leyndell to the wider Lands Between via routes that predate the Shattering.
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Dolores the Sleeping Arrow Puppet(Altus Plateau) A new map has been found. (Leyndell, Royal Capital) A new map has been found. (Mt. Gelmir) A new map has been found.
Dung Eater (Dialogue)
Morgott's Great RuneThe Great Rune of the shardbearer Morgott, devoid of any benediction. Seek the Divine Tower of East Altus, which stands beyond the great bridge from Leyndell's eastern ward.
Rykard's Great RuneThe Great Rune of the shardbearer Rykard, devoid of any benediction. Seek the Divine Tower of West Altus, which stands upon the precipice at the coast southwest of Leyndell.
Mohg's Great RuneThe Great Rune of the shardbearer Mohg, devoid of any benediction. Seek the Divine Tower of East Altus, which stands beyond the great bridge from Leyndell's eastern ward.
Sewer-Gaol KeyFilthy key received from the Dung Eater. Unlocks sewer-gaol door said to lie beneath Leyndell, the Royal Capital.
Greatshield TalismanBoosts guarding ability. The knights of Leyndell once modelled themselves after the Tree Sentinels. Their purpose is to protect that which deserves protection, and thus the shield always comes before the sword.
A duo of spirits, consisting of a wielder of devastating charged hammer attacks in the vanguard and a crossbowman bringing up the rear. The soldiers who serve Godrick the Grafted are what remains of the army that fled the royal capital of the Erdtree.
Leyndell Soldier AshesAshen remains in which spirits yet dwell. Use to summon the spirits of two Leyndell soldiers. Spirits of soldiers each equipped with a spear and greatshield. The soldiers of Leyndell fight their battles defensively. During the Shattering, they were the ramparts that fortified the royal capital.
Glintstone KrisRitual blade once presented to Leyndell by the Academy of Raya Lucaria to celebrate their newfound peace. Though the weapon is embedded with precious glintstones and features Erdtree ornamentation, the undulating blade is symbolic of an ancient ritual.
