Why did Malenia spread Scarlet Rot?
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Malenia spread Scarlet Rot because she was cursed at birth by an outer god, and while she was absent or in a coma, Miquella’s absence caused her to accidentally infect the Haligtree with Rot, leading to the spread of the Scarlet Rot in Caelid. The Scarlet Rot is a result of Malenia’s inner struggle with the curse, which she had kept at bay until her battle with Starscourge Radahn, after which she gave in to the Rot and inadvertently spread it throughout the land.
Understanding Malenia and the Scarlet Rot
The Cause of the Scarlet Rot
To understand why Malenia spread Scarlet Rot, it’s essential to delve into her backstory and the events that led to the Shattering.
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- What is the origin of Scarlet Rot?: Scarlet Rot comes from an “outer god“, a mysterious entity that is not seen in the game, and Malenia is cursed with it at birth.
- Why does Malenia have Scarlet Rot?: Malenia has Scarlet Rot because she was cursed at birth by an outer god, making her a ** carrier** of the Rot.
- Is Malenia immune to Scarlet Rot?: Malenia has a high resistance to Scarlet Rot and poison, but she is not entirely immune to it.
- Did Malenia cause the Lake of Rot?: Malenia is the Goddess of Rot, but she is not the one who started the Lake of Rot, which is said to be the result of an outer god’s divine essence being sealed away.
- Was Malenia born with Scarlet Rot?: Yes, Malenia was born with the affliction of Scarlet Rot within her body, which has decayed her body and caused her to lose limbs.
- Why did Malenia lose her arm?: Malenia lost her arm due to the Scarlet Rot that ravaged her from within.
- Why does Malenia have no eyes?: Malenia has no eyes because the Rot claimed them, and her torso is also under attack from the Rot.
- Is Millicent a Malenia?: Millicent is revealed to be the daughter of Malenia, and she is also afflicted with the Scarlet Rot.
- Is Radahn weak to Scarlet Rot?: Yes, Radahn is vulnerable to Frostbite and other status conditions, but especially Scarlet Rot.
- How did Radahn survive Malenia?: Radahn survived Malenia’s attack because he had stolen the Rune of Death, which made him unable to die even after being infected with the Scarlet Rot.
- Why did Malenia bloom?: Malenia blooms when her life is threatened or she is about to be defeated, but it’s also possible that she blooms when she is in a state of extreme stress.
- What kills Malenia?: Malenia can be killed using Colossal weapons, weapon abilities that knock down enemies, and Gravity spells.
- Are Radahn and Malenia related?: Yes, Radahn and Malenia are half-siblings, as they share the same mother, Queen Marika.
- Is Miquella a girl?: No, Miquella is a boy, the twin brother of Malenia, and the elder twin of the two.
- Did Malenia poison Caelid?: Malenia’s battle with Radahn unleashed the Scarlet Rot that scarred Caelid with poison, but it was not a direct result of her intention to poison the land.