What is the goal of the Tarnished?

The Tarnished have the goal of stopping the wars between the demigods, the children of Queen Marika, who embodies the Golden Order, the force that sustains life in the world through the Erdtree.
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What does the Tarnished want?

So the Tarnished were summoned to fulfil their cursed prophecy, returning to the Lands Between. Whether they do restore the Lands Between to its prosperity, leave it to fester, or take the power for themselves, is up to you.
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What is the story behind the Tarnished?

Tarnished were once inhabitants of The Lands Between prior to gaining their current title. It was a kingdom ruled by the Greater Will through its Elden Ring vessel Queen Marika the Eternal, who watched over the Erdtree. Queen Marika was the vessel of the Elden Ring and ruled over the land with her male half - Radagon.
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Does the Tarnished become a god?

A Tarnished cannot become a Lord. Not even you. A man cannot kill a god…
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Why are Tarnished banished?

History of the Tarnished

But these warriors eventually lost the Guidance of Grace and were banished from the Lands Between by Queen Marika, the Eternal who was the Queen of the Lands Between. There is no clear reason as to why they were stripped of Erdtree's Grace and banished from their own lands.
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The Tarnished Explained | Elden Ring



Are the Tarnished immortal?

Understanding why certain Tarnished are immortal, and whether that's a blessing of course, requires no small amount of lore-hunting and pursuit of intriguing quest-lines about the nature of Death in Elden Ring's setting.
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Why do Tarnished need maidens?

Finger Maidens serve as guides for Tarnished warriors seeking the Elden Ring, as they can turn gathered runes into strength (which is how the player levels up and assigns attributes to customize their character).
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Who is the strongest demigod in Elden Ring?

General Radahn is generally considered by most Elden Ring characters as the strongest demigod, except it seems even the strongest don't always win.
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Why does Morgott hunt Tarnished?

Morgott seeks to end any Tarnished looking to become Elden Lord before they become too powerful, with his place in the Capital as the last line of defense of sorts. That, and his rightful place as self-proclaimed Last of All Kings, as his demi-god siblings are all “traitors.”
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Who was the first Tarnished?

Godfrey was the first Elden Lord and first husband of Queen Marika the Eternal. He was a mortal hero of legendary prowess, but after he achieved his crowning victory, he lost the grace of the Greater Will. He was then exiled from the Lands Between and became the very first Tarnished.
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What actually is a Tarnished?

Tarnish is a thin layer of corrosion that forms over copper, brass, aluminum, magnesium, neodymium and other similar metals as their outermost layer undergoes a chemical reaction. Tarnish does not always result from the sole effects of oxygen in the air.
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What happens if you refuse Melina?

Refusing Melina's offer in Elden Ring will block your progression in the game. Accepting her offer is the only way to level up in the game, and she's the one who will give you the key item Spectral Steed Whistle, which you can use to summon Elden Ring's horse Torrent.
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Does the Tarnished become Elden Lord?

The Tarnished is the player character and protagonist of Elden Ring. Compelled by the "Flame of Ambition", the Tarnished endeavor to retrieve the Elden Ring and become Elden Lord. In their journey throughout the Lands Between, they encounter various demigods, bearers of Great Runes as well as those likewise Tarnished.
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Who is the main villain of Elden Ring?

Radagon is a major antagonist of the 2022 video game, Elden Ring. He is the male half of Marika and the protector of the Elden Ring. He was later separated from her in order to invade Liurnia before meeting Rennala and marrying her.
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Why is he called Tarnished?

For those that strayed too far, they were punished by the Erdtree, losing their Grace, and being banished from the Lands Between. Those that were banished were given the title of Tarnished.
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Is the Tarnished the strongest protagonist?

The Tarnished automatically becomes a staggeringly powerful person in the Lands Between by the end of the game, becoming either the Elden Lord or Ranni the Witch's consort. In their third fate, however, they become something much greater and much worse.
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Is Morgott a villain?

Morgott, the Omen King, also known as Margit, the Fell Omen is a major antagonist in the 2022 video game, Elden Ring. He is an Omen that occupies the Leyndell royal capital as its ruler and watches over the Erdtree, acting as its guardian.
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Why did Morgott call himself Margit?

The Shattering

Despite the fact that he had been reviled as an accursed fiend by the Golden Order, Morgott swore to protect the Erdtree. He assumed the name Margit the Fell Omen during the Shattering, slaughtering champions who approached the Erdtree in the hopes of becoming Elden Lord.
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Why is Morgott like Margit?

His attack patterns will be similar, and he'll look identical to Margit. Some players may chalk this up to some of Elden Ring's enemy and boss designs being reused throughout the game, but that's not the case here—Margit and Morgott are one and the same, no matter how muddied the game makes the scenario.
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Who is stronger Malenia or Radahn?

Malenia has a lot more health than Radahn (over 33,000 HP divided between two phases, compared to Radahn's 9,000+ HP), though she also has a lot less poise.
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Is ranni a god?

She is a four-armed witch that happens to be the demigod daughter of Radagon and Rennala, making her the sister of Radahn and Rykard. Interestingly enough, she also happens to be an Empyrean, in spite of not being born from a single god.
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Who is the strongest boss lore wise Elden Ring?

Elden Ring: 10 Bosses With The Best Lore, Ranked
  1. 1 Starscourge Radahn.
  2. 2 Margit/Morgott. ...
  3. 3 Malenia, Blade of Miquella. ...
  4. 4 Radagon/Elden Beast. ...
  5. 5 Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy. ...
  6. 6 Godfrey/Hoarah Loux. ...
  7. 7 Lichdragon Fortissax. ...
  8. 8 Elder Dragon Greyoll. ...
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What happens if you refuse the maidens help?

So if you don't say yes, you won't be able to spend the Runes you collect on improving your character's stats, and you'll have to walk everywhere.
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What does it mean to be maidenless?

maidenless (comparative more maidenless, superlative most maidenless) (literally) Having no maidens. quotations ▼ (informal, typically of a male) Single; unmarried; loverless. quotations ▼
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Is Melina a Tarnished?

Melina is one of the main characters of the 2022 action video game, Elden Ring. She is a mysterious spectral girl who offers an alliance with the Tarnished to help them on their journey. She's also the master of Torrent the Spectral Steed and will give him to the Tarnished when they accept her offer of alliance.
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