Erdtree

The Erdtree is a colossal, luminous tree that dominates the landscape of the Lands Between. It serves as the central geographical and symbolic feature of the world. Its immense size and golden radiance suggest a divine origin and connection to the Golden Order, the dominant religious and political power in the region. The Erdtree's light is said to be a blessing and a source of life for the inhabitants.

Its roots delve deep into the land, seemingly connecting all things. The Erdtree's presence is closely tied to the Elden Ring and the Greater Will, an outer deity believed to be the source of the Golden Order's power and the laws governing the Lands Between. The Tarnished, individuals who have lost the grace of the Erdtree and been exiled, are drawn back to the Lands Between with the hope of becoming Elden Lord and restoring the Erdtree's influence.

The Erdtree itself is a focal point of many quests and narratives within the game. Its true nature, its connection to the Elden Ring, and its eventual fate are central mysteries that players unravel. The tree's health and vitality are often linked to the state of the Lands Between, and its ultimate transformation or destruction has significant consequences for the world and its inhabitants. The Erdtree's immense size and ethereal glow make it a constant, awe-inspiring presence.