Video Summary
Gael's phase-two teleport uses a white summon-soapstone visual linking him to the player's summoning mechanics and undead time-convolution.
Gael emits skull fumes (similar to Bloodborne assets) suggesting overflowing spirits or curses tied to consumed souls.
Completely hollow players can lose shadows and reflections, possibly because humanity is a 'weighty physical force.'
Design works hint Filianore's connection to the Transposing Kiln and Courland, offering lore insight removed from the final game.
Speedrunners exploit tricks like the fast wyvern kill and Irithyll jump-skip; these require precise positioning and timing.
Gael appears to summon himself with a white summon soapstone beneath the player, tying his boss-phase teleport to the summon mechanic and the idea of time/undead convolution used in the game's lore.
The video notes the skull asset resembles Bloodborne's wrathful spirits and, combined with Gael having consumed many souls, suggests he is overflowing with spirits or curses of the past.
Item text for the black flame describes humanity as a 'weighty physical force,' so losing humanity may make hollows more ethereal and unable to block light, explaining the shadowless effect unique to DS3.
A design image shows Filianore's egg overlaid with stitched crystal-lizard hide like a Transposing Kiln, hinting at an earlier developer idea linking Filianore and Courland and a method for hiding the original Dark Soul.
The video highlights the fast wyvern kill—timing a jump attack from a stair ledge during horizontal fire—and an Irithyll jump-skip that relies on precise camera alignment and input timing, often easier with keyboard controls.
"When Gael teleports in phase two, you might have noticed a tiny visual detail."
Gael's teleportation during the boss fight includes a unique visual element; he appears to summon himself using a white summon soapstone from beneath the player.
This detail ties into the broader lore, as the white summon soapstone traditionally represents the convolution of time and undead connections.
Gael, being a character you can summon throughout the DLCs, reinforces the idea that he can manipulate this connection with your character.
"Gael actually has quite a few little visual details that really flesh out his character."
Gael's soapstone messages are distinctive and emit the same ominous skull fumes seen in phase two of his boss fight, visually linking him to the wrathful past.
The skulls associated with Gael have no definitive explanation within Dark Souls 3, but they bear resemblance to those found in Bloodborne, which are described as vengeful spirits.
"If you are hollow, devoid of humanity, did you know that you will no longer cast a shadow upon the ground or a reflection in the water?"
When a character is completely devoid of humanity, they lose their ability to cast shadows or reflections, emphasizing their ethereal state.
The item descriptions of the black flame state that the flame of humanity is a "weighty physical force," suggesting that losing humanity results in becoming more insubstantial.
"The only theory I have is this: to a degree, Firelink Shrine functions as an extension of Lothric."
A peculiar interaction occurs when a player returns to the Firekeeper, who turns away in distaste if they are covered in wax or wearing certain rings associated with hollows from Londor.
This reaction hints at a deeper lore connection, suggesting that the scholars within Lothric may have conflicted relations with the Firekeeper and the overarching firelinking legacy.
"Take, for example, this image of Filianore where she holds the egg."
A design piece depicting Filianore reveals connections to the Transposing Kiln made from stitched crystal lizard hide, indicating potential ties to the kingdom of Courland.
This suggests a narrative link between Filianore and the process by which the original Dark Soul was hidden within the Ringed City.
"First, the fast wyvern kill."
Speedrunning strategies like quickly dispatching the wyvern demonstrate the intricate mechanics of the game, enhancing the experience for players exploring faster completion methods.
Techniques include precise jumps and timing to bypass sections of the game, which are best viewed through the lens of experienced speedrunners on platforms like Twitch.
"We hit a million subscribers after the last video at the end of the Souls saga!"
Achieving one million subscribers is a monumental milestone; however, the real focus for the creator is viewer engagement rather than subscriber counts.
The significance lies in whether viewers stay engaged throughout the video, emphasizing the connection with individuals rather than simply the numbers.
"You know how great these games are and what it's like to share it with other people."
The speaker emphasizes the profound connection people have with the games and the joy of sharing those experiences with others.
This sense of community may come from various sources, including the YouTube channel itself, real-life connections, or online interactions during co-op play.
"I feel like for leaks this year from From Software might be better than what they could possibly announce."
The speaker expresses optimism about upcoming announcements from From Software at the E3 event, hinting at potential leaks that could be exciting for fans.
There is an expectation that something significant for the Souls audience will be revealed, even though From Software has stated they are not working on traditional Souls-like titles.
"You can't really take everything they say about the future of From Software at face value."
The speaker advises caution in interpreting From Software's statements regarding their future projects, suggesting that they may not be entirely transparent.
They provide a historical example where prior to announcing Bloodborne, Miyazaki mentioned wanting to create a lighter, more cheerful game, only to reveal a dark, gruesome title instead.
"I feel like they won't stray too far from the souls-like genre they've created for themselves."
Despite the uncertainty, the speaker believes that the next project from From Software will remain within the familiar themes and gameplay mechanics associated with the Souls series.
There is a hopeful tone that whatever is announced will still resonate with fans of the genre, maintaining the essence of what has made these games beloved.
