The Great Old Ones (Stephen King) Explored - Far More Advanced Beings That Created The Dark Tower!
123It goes without saying that Stephen King is one of the greatest storytellers of all time. One of the main reasons his works have been so popular is the sheer ambiguity in most of them. His words are gripping enough to command the attention of the readers even if they might not know where the story is going. Widely regarded as King’s magnum opus, the Dark Tower series kind of binds together all the elements of his universe. The central plot of the series is Roland the Gunslinger’s efforts to counter the Crimson King along with his ka-tet and protect the titular Dark Tower from falling. Other than the obvious protagonists and bad guys, there are many other figures and characters in the series that can pretty much have standalone lores of their own. One such group consists of the Great Old Ones, who have a significant role in the Dark Tower.
Who are these elusive Great Old Ones? What is their connection with Roland Deschain and the Crimson King? In today’s video, let us dive deep into their lore and explore how they play a part in Roland’s quest.