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Artorias was corrupted by the Abyss when he entered it to confront Manus, the Father of the Abyss, and was overwhelmed by the darkness, leading to his corruption and eventual possession by the Abyss. His lack of Humanity made him unable to withstand the dark onslaught, resulting in his downfall and transformation into a servant of the Abyss.
Introduction to Artorias’ Corruption
The Story of Artorias
Artorias, one of Lord Gwyn’s most trusted knights, was sent to Oolacile to defeat Manus and stop the spread of the Abyss. However, he was defeated and corrupted by the Abyss, leading to his downfall.
The Abyss and its Power
The Abyss is a dark void that threatens to consume the entire world of Oolacile, and Manus is its powerful master. Artorias, with his greatshield and sword, was no match for the Abyss and its corrosive ghosts.
FAQs about Artorias’ Corruption
Artorias’ Background
- How did Artorias become corrupted?: Artorias became corrupted when he entered the Abyss to confront Manus and was overwhelmed by the darkness, leading to his corruption and eventual possession by the Abyss.
- Why was Artorias consumed by the Abyss?: Artorias was consumed by the Abyss due to his lack of Humanity, which made him unable to withstand the dark onslaught.
- Why did Artorias fail?: Artorias failed because he was defeated by Manus and corrupted by the Abyss, leading to his downfall.
Artorias’ Abilities and Equipment
- Is Artorias actually left-handed?: According to the Majestic Greatsword item description, all prominent users of the sword, including Artorias, have been left-handed.
- What is Artorias’ sword?: Artorias’ sword is the Majestic Greatsword, a powerful greatsword with a unique moveset.
- What is Artorias’ shield?: Artorias’ shield is his greatshield, which he used to protect Sif and raise a barrier around her.
Artorias’ Relationships and Interactions
- Who is the person at Artorias’ grave?: The person at Artorias’ grave is Ciaran, the Lord’s Blade, who was likely in love with Artorias.
- Is Artorias a giant?: Artorias is a type of giant, as are Ornstein and Gwyn, and is head and shoulders bigger than any human.
- Is Artorias a demon?: Artorias is not a demon, but rather a knight who was corrupted by the Abyss.
Artorias’ Battles and Fights
- Could Artorias have beaten Manus?: Artorias could have beaten Manus if he had kept his shield, but he felt sorry for bringing Sif along and abandoned his shield to protect her.
- Who would win, Artorias or Ornstein?: In a hypothetical fight, Artorias would likely emerge victorious due to his speed and agility.
- Is Gael stronger than Artorias?: Gael is likely stronger than Artorias, as he is one of the strongest beings in the world and has split souls of light.
Artorias’ Lore and Inspiration
- Is Artorias inspired by Berserk?: Yes, Artorias’ armor, cursed sword, and attack style are all inspired by Guts from the Berserk series.
- What is the sad story of Artorias?: The sad story of Artorias is that he was corrupted by the Abyss and failed to complete his mission, leading to his downfall and transformation.
- Did Artorias stop the Abyss?: No, Artorias did not stop the Abyss, but rather failed to complete his mission, and it was up to the Chosen Undead to finish what he started.