Exploring the Mage Lord's Lair: The Importance of the Talisman in His Domain

The Talisman of the Mage Lord is a mystical artifact that holds immense power in the hands of those skilled in magic. Legends surround this talisman, depicting it as a key to unlocking the secrets of the universe. The talisman is said to be created centuries ago by an ancient mage lord who possessed extraordinary abilities. It is believed that he infused his magic into the talisman, giving it the ability to amplify the sorcery of its holder. The talisman is said to enhance the magical capabilities of a mage, allowing them to cast spells with greater potency and precision. Those who have possessed the Talisman of the Mage Lord are said to have become unstoppable forces in the realm of magic.

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The Ending of the Blessing of Despair is what i would imagine is basically the Dung Eater s defilement but stretched thousands of times beyond what he alone would be capable to do , and for that undeniable evil suffering beyond measure, is why i would rather just burn the entire world with Frenzied Flame right away, and i did all other endings including the Three Fingers one, some of them multiple times, it has been 9 entire different runs now, 3 NG concluded as well, a total of 12 Elden Beasts slain, and yet i never considered doing this ending, who knows, i might as well never do, i bet the world would become so deeply wretched, so riddled with suffering everywhere, that someone else would end up burning the world afterwards anyways, even if it took centuries for them to do so, centuries of literally shitty suffering. Taking place not long after the Salem Witch Trials, witches were abundant in the colony as well, and dark magic had made its way up from the West Indies via Africa.

Those who have possessed the Talisman of the Mage Lord are said to have become unstoppable forces in the realm of magic. They are able to tap into unimaginable reservoirs of power and control elements that were once beyond their grasp. It is said that the talisman grants its owner the ability to manipulate time, bend reality, and even command the elements themselves.

Mending Rune of the Fell Curse | Elden Ring Wiki

Mending Rune of the Fell Curse is a Great Rune in Elden Ring. Unlike most other Great Runes, it can't be equipped. Its only effect is to alter the ending of the game.

Loathsome rune gestated by the Dung Eater.
Used to restore the fractured Elden Ring when brandished by the Elden Lord.

The reviled curse will last eternally, and the world's children, grandchildren, and every generation hence, will be its pustules.

If Order is defiled entirely, defilement is defilement no more, and for every curse, a cursed blessing.

Where to Find Mending Rune of the Fell Curse

Awarded to the player by Dung Eater after following his questline and giving him 5 Seedbed Curse.

Mending Rune of the Fell Curse Use

Grants access to an alternative ending after defeating the final boss. See Endings page.

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according to Roderika, not even The Grafting of Godrick, not even the Devouring Serpent and not even The War of The Shattering itself was able to inflict such suffering as to cause the "howling" and "wailing" and "lament" and "unceasing cacophony" of the countless spirits in the Dung Eater's filthy chamber, stained to the ceiling with sh!tty blood, hundreds of corpses in stenchy piles surrounded by flies like you wont see even in the sewers themselves. The "Ending of the Blessing of Despair" is what i would imagine is basically "the Dung Eater's defilement but stretched thousands of times beyond what he alone would be capable to do", and for that undeniable evil suffering beyond measure, is why i would rather just burn the entire world with Frenzied Flame right away, and i did all other endings including the Three Fingers one, some of them multiple times, it has been 9 entire different runs now, 3 NG+ concluded as well, a total of 12 Elden Beasts slain, and yet i never considered doing this ending, who knows, i might as well never do, i bet the world would become so deeply wretched, so riddled with suffering everywhere, that someone else would end up burning the world afterwards anyways, even if it took centuries for them to do so, centuries of (literally) shitty suffering.

How can people look at the omens and believe they are crucible-related is beyond me. Their mending rune is made of Trypophobia and gnarly horns.They vomit vengeful spirits, terrible demons prowl in their dreams. Their blood is factualy "cursed" and sought after by powerful forces beyond understanding. they suffer something like a fantasy mixture of leprosy and schizophrenia.

I wish there was an ending where you just shove all three mending runes in the Elden Ring and see what happens.

Wonder if the visual design is influenced by beazors, that's what it reminds me of and would make sense as that's something that forms in the stomach

"Hey what if one of the endings is just the world going to sh*t"
"What, like, figuratively?"
"No, literally and also the rune looks like a pooping butthole"

I refuse to believe George RR Martin wasn't behind this.

Makes it to where people's souls cannot return to the Erdtree, thus everyone becomes an Omen (this is related to why the Seedbed Curse grows Omen horns, despite being attached to a dead soulless body.) However, Omen isn't a separate species or anything, it's a human whose grown horns due to not having a soul, and thus becomes a catalyst for wraiths, with the horns acting as an amplifier. This has roots going back to the Crucible, which was the primeval form of the Erdtree, where all life was undergoing aggressive metamorphosis due to an overwhelming abundance of life energy. And in this ending, since souls cannot return to the Erdtree for rebirth, the only way for more children to be born would be to, you know, have sex. Which isn't done in the current Order because that's seen as animalistic, why do that when the magic tree can absorb people's souls and make new people? I'd imagine at some point the Erdtree would die (as seen in the Blessing of Despair ending, it's lost all it's leaves and lost the golden sheen) and a new Crucible would rise from it, thus there would be a place for these "cursed souls" to return to, as they did in the time of the old Crucible. Whether or not this is an improvement is up for debate, but's it's certainly a very interesting ending. Thank you SmoughTown for the new insight.

Tbh this ending isn’t as wholly bad as it may seem. There’s nothing inherently wrong with Omen-they’re just separate from the Erdtree, from grace. Born from contact with the crucible. It’s even mentioned in item descriptions how it was once seen as a blessing. But the golden order persecuted them. Enslaving the misbegotten, and sentencing the omen children below ground. Imagine living your entire life, with no family or things of comfort, wallowing in the sewers. What an accursed fate

Gonna DEFILE THE GOLDEN ORDER?

Gonna GESTATE A LOATHSOME RUNE maybe?

Maybe CURSE and SHID?

theres not actually anything wrong with being an omen. the golden order hates them because their souls exist outside the influence of the erdtree. this ending, which curses everyone to become omen, is the definitive way of ending the golden order without destroying the world. and all my homies hate the golden order

Nothing about this ending feels logical. Cold sores skies and doodoo ether. The Land Between Cheeks.

Wouldn't everybody just become Omen at some point? Just comes off like a zombie apocalypse more than some infinite curse.

The Seedbed Curse description states that what it does is prevent the souls of the cursed from returning to the Erdtree when they die. Much like Those Who Live in Death, it's an affront to Golden Order. As we delve deeper, we come to realize that Golden Order is maybe not a status quo worth upholding and the Erdtree is not some pillar of benevolence. The tree was not always in the Lands Between, but life was there before it. So it has basically subsumed all life there since arriving; the dead are absorbed by its roots and reborn in a neverending cycle. Samsara. This "curse" breaks that cycle.

I dunno what most of these comments are on about, talking about this ending as "not bad". Eternal suffering is literally the definition of Hell. The curse isn't some neutral thing, it's pain and suffering incarnate. Unless you're a Hellraiser Cenobite, there's no way to spin endless suffering as a good thing.

Melina gets all angry if we choose the Frenzied Flame, but I bet she'd be even angrier if she knew she sacrificed herself just so we could curse everyone alive and yet to be born lol

Zullie the witch made an interesting connection regarding his behavior and exactly what it is that he does to "defile" his victims.

Japanese lore contains a creature known as a "Kappa". It typically dwells in the water. It's a monster that is reputed to steal your Shirikodama (almost literally means "butt orb"), which is--in essence--your soul. If you're not situationally aware, he'll sneak up on you, reach inside your rectum and snatch it. Sekiro had an enemy that would use this attack on Wolf; he'd take the shirikodama while you're stun locked and then transfer it to his own anus. If you look at the corpse of his victim, you'll see bloodstains in the pelvic region, which visually supports the hypothesis.

It sounds like Dung Eater actually CONSUMES it instead (lets be real, it's probably covered in ****). That would explain why his victims don't truly "die". He takes their essence and traps them in the phantom zone of his own flesh.

My only speculation as to exactly WHY this produces the seedbed curse in the corpses he leaves behind is that the body wasn't given the go ahead to rot properly via the typical departure of the spirit in synchronicity with the shutdown of one's physical form. The soul is still on the body's plain of existence, but its divorced state initiates a unique process of putrefying malignancy in the flesh that can only be described as "defilement".

Awarded to the player by Dung Eater after following his questline and giving him 5 Seedbed Curse.

However, the talisman is not without its dangers. The immense power it provides can corrupt the hearts of those who use it for selfish purposes. Many mages have fallen victim to the alluring power of the talisman, losing themselves in its influence and becoming consumed by their own dark desires. Thus, the talisman is often sought after by those with nefarious intentions, as they seek to harness its power for their own gain. The search for the Talisman of the Mage Lord is a quest that has captivated many throughout the ages. It is said to be hidden deep within a labyrinthine cave system, protected by ancient enchantments and deadly guardians. Only the most skilled and worthy mages are said to be able to navigate the treacherous path and claim the talisman as their own. In conclusion, the Talisman of the Mage Lord is a coveted artifact that holds immense power for those who possess it. However, it also poses great risks and can corrupt the hearts of those who seek its power. The talisman remains a symbol of the untamed power of magic and the eternal quest for ultimate mastery..

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Stealing the Talisman: The Dark Side of the Mage Lord's Artifact