Radahn's Army, Starscourge Legion

LOG · Elden Ring · Tome I · Radahn's Army, Starscourge Legion

✦️ GROUP / FACTION

Caelid's Survivors · Loyal to the Last

Radahn's army was the most powerful military force in the Lands Between during the Shattering, led by General Radahn, whose personal strength dwarfed any individual warrior. The Radahn Soldier armor (Radahn Soldier Helm, Radahn's Soldier Gauntlets, Radahn Soldier Greaves) describes soldiers who swore absolute loyalty to the General. After the Battle of Aeonia and Radahn's descent into madness from the Scarlet Rot, his army faced an impossible choice: abandon their general or remain in the rotting wasteland of Caelid. They remained. The Radahn's Soldiers who survived organized the Radahn Festival, not as celebration, but as a mercy mission: recruiting champions to offer their general an honorable death. Castle Redmane became their headquarters, with Jerren (Castellan) as the administrator. The Lionhearted soldiers who appear at Redmane represent the survivors who maintained discipline despite the horror of Caelid. Even after death, Radahn's soldiers reappear as Revenants in some areas, their loyalty transcending death. The gravity magic that Radahn mastered was shared with some of his knights (evidenced by the Gravitational Arrow and falling-star themed weapons found in Caelid). His red war paint and flowing crimson hair became the visual identity of the entire army.

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NPC DialogueThe Noble Goldmask (Dialogue)

Hmm... So Ranni's fate is kept in stasis by Starscourge Radahn... That reminds me of something I heard. There's a festival being held at the castle on the southern edge of the Caelid Wilds, east of Limgrave. It's a festival of combat. And I heard...that you can fight Radahn himself. He who was once called the strongest of all the demigods... Maybe it's just a coincidence, but I think it's worth investigating. I'll be on my way to this festival of Radahn then... You're coming too, right? To Radahn's festivities... I'll meet you at Redmane Castle in Caelid. The way ahead is pleasingly simple. We fight, sword and fang. And there's a festival of war being held at Redmane Castle in Caelid, where you can fight the man himself, once the strongest of the demigods. It's all coming together. Seems like Iji was on to something. Ah, there you are. Took your sweet time. You must have heard by now, right? That Starscourge Radahn holds Ranni's fate in stasis. But once he's out of the way, it will spring back into motion. So now, we stand against the demigod once known as the strongest of them all. Seems we're fated to keep crossing paths. Now, we find ourselves at a festival of combat, pitted against Radahn, once the strongest of the demigods. A path forged by sword and fang. Blaidd, warrior. Now, we find ourselves pitted against Radahn, once the strongest of the demigods. The way ahead is pleasingly simple; a path forged by sword and fang. Hm. What a sick way to fight, eh. The glory of the clash is shared, by Radahn and you. And hah! Did you see that, afterwards? A falling star, right before our eyes! I can't fathom how Radahn was holding back something of that scale. He was a living legend, if ever I saw one. And, the path has now been cleared. Hmph, what a sick way to fight, eh mate. And then a falling star, right before our eyes! Well, it's time I left.

NPC Dialogue

Old Albus (Dialogue)

Beyond these lands lie the scarlet rot-blighted Caelid Wilds. And upon their southern edge is Redmane Castle, in which a festival of combat is being held. I'd heard whispers of such festivities before... Doesn't the notion set your breast aflutter! I'm heading eastward. To Redmane Castle on the southern edge of the scarlet rot-blighted Caelid Wilds. I've heard there's to be a festival held there. G-good gosh, stop, please! Are you travelling my way? I'm heading to the festival at Redmane Castle, on the southern edge of the scarlet rot-blighted Caelid Wilds. Oh, no need to be coy with me. I can tell from your bearing you're skilled in the arts of combat. I am the warrior jar, Iron Fist Alexander. I was heading to Redmane Castle on the southern edge of the scarlet rot-blighted Caelid Wilds. Where a festival is being held. Until I was stumped by that dead end! It's time I set off. To the festival at Redmane Castle on the southern edge of the scarlet rot-blighted Caelid Wilds. Doesn't the thought just set your heart aflutter! Ah, you came, how delightful! By the by, do you know for whom this festival is being held? Well, it is none other than General Radahn himself! To think, I could face a great champion of the Shattering, a demigod in the flesh... In truth I quiver at the thought, such is his frightful repute. Do you know for whom this festival is being held?

Key Item

"Redmane" Painting

Work of a wandering artist. Reminiscence of a painting titled "Redmane." This painter is said have captured the landscapes seen during the last moments of those welcomed into death's embrace. The soul of the painter, and vestiges of the dead's last moments can be discovered by visiting the location depicted even now.

Key ItemArmorer's Cookbook [4]

A record of crafting techniques left by an armorer who served the great general Radahn. Contains knowledge of dealing with rot; the application of fire in particular. Acquire the knowledge to craft the following: - Redmane Fire Pot

Weapon

Lion's Claw

Skill: Lion's Claw Skill of the Redmanes, who fought alongside General Radahn. Somersault forwards, striking foes with armament.

Ash of War

Ash of War: Lion's Claw

This Ash of War grants an armament the Heavy affinity and the following skill: "Lion's Claw: Skill of the Redmanes, who fought alongside General Radahn. Somersault forwards, striking foes with armament." Usable on swords, axes, and hammers (small armaments and thrusting swords excepted).

Armor

Redmane Surcoat

Armor worn by soldiers who fought by General Radahn's side. The surcoat depicts a red-maned lion raising a sword in the image of Radahn. Thus, they were Redmanes, and all proved they were worthy of the name.

Weapon

Flamberge

Shreds enemy flesh, inducing blood loss. Scarlet rot is kept at bay with flame at Redmane Castle, and as such, this beloved sword of Jerren's eventually became the symbol of the castle itself.

Armor

Radahn's Redmane Helm

Helm of the golden lion, with flowing red hair. Worn by General Radahn. Radahn inherited the furious, flaming red hair of his father Radagon, and is fond of its heroic implications. "I was born a champion's cub. Now I am the Lord of the Battlefield's lion."

Armor

Radahn Soldier Helm

Helm worn by soldiers who fought by General Radahn's side. Its visor is fashioned after a lion's fangs.

Armor

Radahn Soldier Gauntlets

Gauntlets worn by soldiers who fought by General Radahn's side. Rust-worn and stained through unending conflict.

Radahn's Army, Starscourge Legion

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