Did Malenia Start the Scarlet Rot?

The answer to this question is no, Malenia did not start the Scarlet Rot, as it is stated that the Rot came from the Rot God, not from Malenia herself. The Scarlet Rot in Caelid is an indirect result of the battle between Malenia and Starscourge Radahn, which caused the blooming of the first flower of Aeonia and led to the spread of the Rot.

Understanding the Origins of the Scarlet Rot

To delve deeper into the topic, let’s examine the events and characters surrounding the Scarlet Rot.

FAQs About Malenia and the Scarlet Rot

1. What started the Scarlet Rot in Elden Ring?

The Scarlet Rot came from the Rot God, and its spread in Caelid was a result of Malenia’s battle with Starscourge Radahn.

2. Did Malenia give Radahn Scarlet Rot?

Malenia did not directly give Radahn the Scarlet Rot; instead, Radahn was infected with the Rot during their battle, which caused the Aeonia flower to bloom.

3. Did Malenia create the Lake of Rot?

The Lake of Rot is said to have the divine essence of an Outer God sealed within it, and while Malenia is associated with the Rot, she did not create the Lake of Rot.

4. Why was Malenia cursed with Scarlet Rot?

Malenia and her twin brother Miquella were cursed at birth by the Outer Gods, with Malenia being afflicted with the Scarlet Rot and Miquella with eternal youth.

5. Why does Malenia have butterflies?

Malenia can produce wings made of butterflies when harnessing the power of the Rot, which are hewn together by her own hair.

6. Why does Malenia have no eyes?

The Rot claimed Malenia’s eyes, and her torso is also under attack from the Rot.

7. Why did Malenia turn into a flower?

Malenia’s Scarlet Flower blooms in times of extreme stress, granting her immense power but also increasing the Rot within her body.

8. How did Radahn survive Malenia?

Radahn survived Malenia because he had become infected with the Scarlet Rot, and the Rune of Death had been stolen, making him unable to die.

9. Did Malenia poison Caelid?

The battle between Malenia and Radahn unleashed the Scarlet Rot, which poisoned Caelid.

10. Why is Caelid rotten?

Caelid is rotten due to the Scarlet Rot spread by the battle between Malenia and Radahn.

11. Does Radahn love his horse?

Radahn shows affection for his horse, Leonard, which seems to be a genuine emotional connection, even as his mind is consumed by the Rot.

12. Who is older, Malenia or Miquella?

Miquella is Malenia’s elder twin brother.

13. Is Malenia immune to Scarlet Rot?

Malenia is not immune to the Scarlet Rot but has a high resistance to it, requiring 1,481 points of Scarlet Rot to trigger its effects on her.

14. Why is Radahn so tall?

Radahn’s height is due to being raised to demigod status by his step-mother, Marika, after his father, Radagon, left Rennala to become Marika’s new consort.

15. What is Malenia’s weakness?

Malenia is weak to Frost and Fire, and inflicting status effects such as Frostbite can deal significant damage to her.