From Software games are known for their unconventional storytelling approaches, and the same is true for Elden Ring. The game uncovers the story through environmental storytelling, item descriptions, and NPC interactions.
However, even after completing the base game, there were still many questions left to be answered, including Queen Marika’s motivation, and her background. Thankfully, in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, you can expect some answers regarding Marika’s past in the Shaman Village. Here’s how you can find this secret location in the DLC expansion.
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How To Get To Shaman Village
Getting to the Shaman Village involves finding the O Mother Gesture and then performing it before Marika’s statue in the Shadow Keep. You can find the O Mother Gesture near a tree in the Bonny Village. Reaching this village requires exploring the underground tunnels of the Moorth Ruins, and then, climbing a ladder leading to the said village.
With the O Mother Gesture acquired, you must now reach the Shadow Keep Back Gate Site of Grace, and then head east from Grace to find yourself in a room with Marika’s statue. Performing the O Mother Gesture here will cause Marika’s statue to move, along with the stone door, revealing the path to the Hinterland.
Discover the Hinterland Site of Grace, and then ride southeast. Shortly, a Tree Sentinel will ambush you, and you can choose to either kill or evade it. Ride up the rocky slope southeast of the ambush location to reach the Shaman Village.
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What To Find At Shaman Village
As soon as you step foot in the Shaman Village, a somber, recognizable music begins playing. There are no enemies in this region, so you can explore this village safely. In the middle of the village is a minor erdtree with golden flakes flying off of it. At the foot of the tree is the 
Minor Erdtree incantation that you can pick up.
A short distance to the south of the village, you can also pick up the Golden Braid talisman near a Marika-like statue. Reading the descriptions of these items provides additional exposition on Marika's relationship with this village.
- Platform
- Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One
- Released
- June 21, 2024
- Developer(s)
- FromSoftware
- Genre
- Soulslike , RPG
