Soulsborne (Longplay/Lore) - 0070: Shaded Woods (Scholar of the First Sin)
1A mist-shrouded forest connecting the village of Majula to several other important locations including the Shrine of Winter and Aldia's Keep. The Woods occupy an ancient territory where great misdeeds were once committed; the remnants of this dark history can be seen among the crumbling ruins and unnaturally thick fog.
The Shaded Woods appear to have once been the remnants of Aldia (presumably a town named after Lord Aldia) if the references are to that, and also the location of a great battle. This battle was likely against the Giants who had set siege to the King's castle.
The Giants landed on the northern shores, and set siege to King Vendrick's castle to claim an invaluable prize.
Vengarl tells us that he was hired by the King as a mercenary, and that he was killed in battle. We find his head within the Shaded Woods area that is thick with fog, ghostly mercenaries and trees that groan when struck. From what we know of the Giants and their death cycle, it may be that these trees are the remains of Giants who fell in that battle, and the ghosts are the mercenaries who fought on Vendrick's side. It also explains why the structures in the Shaded Woods have fallen to ruin...
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