Why did we kill Gwyn?
We killed Gwyn, the Lord of Cinder, because he was the source of the slow degradation of the cosmos, and his continued existence threatened the natural order, making it necessary for the Chosen Undead to confront and defeat him to take his place. By killing Gwyn, we were able to break the cycle of the Linking Fire Curse and potentially ushering in a new era, but the true intentions and consequences of this action are left to interpretation.
Understanding Gwyn’s Role
To comprehend the significance of killing Gwyn, it’s essential to understand his role in the Dark Souls universe. Gwyn was a powerful lord who linked the First Flame, an act that sustained the Age of Fire but also cursed the world, leading to the undead curse and the corruption of the Dark Soul.
FAQs
1. What sin did Gwyn commit?
Gwyn’s first sin was the linking of the First Flame, which sustained the Age of Fire but also cursed the world.
2. Is Gwyn really evil?
Gwyn can be arguably considered the true main antagonist of the Dark Souls franchise, as his actions led to the undead curse and the corruption of the Dark Soul.
3. Does killing Gwyn end the game?
Killing Gwyn ends the game, but the player has the option to either link the fire or walk away, leading to two possible endings.
4. Why did Seath go insane?
Seath went insane while researching the Scales of Immortality, as he was envious of the dragons’ immortality and desperate to gain it for himself.
5. Is Seath the father of Priscilla?
According to the original Japanese text, Seath is likely the father of Priscilla, as evidenced by her similar physical characteristics.
6. Why does Seath have no scales?
Seath was born without scales due to a disease, making him envious of the dragons’ immortality and desperate to gain it for himself.
7. Why did Gwyn sacrifice himself?
Gwyn sacrificed himself to preserve his legacy and ensure the continuation of the Age of Fire.
8. What is the true ending of Dark Souls?
There is no official “True Ending” in Dark Souls, as the game’s story and world are intentionally ambiguous.
9. What happens after killing Gwyn?
After defeating Gwyn, the player can either link the fire or walk away, leading to two possible endings, and then enter New Game+.
10. Is the Chosen Undead a bad guy?
The Chosen Undead is a martyr who must confront Gwyn to determine the fate of humanity and the Kingdom of Lordran.
11. Why did Gwyn split his soul?
Gwyn split his power among his constituents to keep the undead enslaved and sustain the flame.
12. Why does Gwyn have sad music?
The music during the Gwyn fight is melancholic because it’s a mercy killing, as Gwyn is a shell of his former self.
13. Why did Gwyn wage war on the dragons?
Gwyn killed the dragons because they produced curses and prevented the world from progressing.
14. Why did Gwyn disown the Nameless King?
Gwyn disowned his son because the Nameless King refused to participate in his usurpation of the dragons’ throne.
15. Can you continue playing Dark Souls after killing Gwyn?
After killing Gwyn, the player can enter New Game+, but there is no going back to previous areas or storylines.