Highlights

  • Elden Ring fans are hotly debating the origin of the image on the Haligdrake Talisman.
  • Some believe it's a dragon, while others see it as a pre-Erdtree map with various locations represented.
  • The Elden Ring community is split on this theory.

Elden Ring players are trying to crack another map mystery before the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, with the origin of the illustration on the Haligdrake Talisman being the point of contention this time around. While it is not uncommon for Elden Ring theories to spark discussions in the community, this one seems to have stirred a much-heated debate among fans, with players having several plausible claims on both sides of the spectrum.

As the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC draws closer, Elden Ring fans have been going absolutely berserk with their theories. While some are coming up with new ways to defeat bosses like the Mimic Tear in Elden Ring, others are trying to find any leftover hints they might have missed in their initial playthroughs. Amid that, a new map theory seems to be the biggest buzz in the Elden Ring community.

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In a new post on the Elden Ring subreddit, user chrysamere highlights that one of the Talismans in the game could actually be associated with the map. As per the user, the Haligdrake Talisman depicts a version of the map prior to the birth of the Erdtree, and they highlight several important traits to back up their claim. They correlate the head of the dragon to the Volcano, while the tail is associated with Elden Ring's Castle Morne. Likewise, the space between the dragon's body and wings has a small projection, which the player thinks is an island representation of Leyndell. The central part is believed to be obscured by the veil, which many feel is also the place where the Land of Shadow resides.

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As is the case with a lot of Elden Ring theories, some fans have labeled it as an example of apophenia, something which not only Elden Ring players but also the entire Soulsborne community is ridiculed for from time to time. Many believe that the figure is merely a dragon, which aligns quite well with its description, as it involves Elden Ring's iconic Ancient Dragons.

In fact, another post on the Elden Ring subreddit by user Armillian argued how many in the community would've believed that it was a map if VaatiVidya, a creator well-known for demystifying the Soulsborne lore, had claimed so. Armillian further adds that it could be possible that FromSoftware might actually have designed the figure to have a dual purpose, serving as a dragon as well as a representation of the map. Considering that FromSoftware had already suggested that one Elden Ring mystery is yet to be solved, this might not be far-fetched.