Unleashing the Scarlet Rot: An Elden Ring Tale of Malenia and Radahn

Journey into the haunting world of Elden Ring with the captivating tale, "Children of the Scarlet Rot." This cinematic adventure, presented by VaatiVidya, delves deep into the lore of the game, exploring the devastating impact of the Scarlet Rot and the epic battles that ensue.

The narrative begins with the chilling history of the great lords who once served the Scarlet Rot, their bodies overtaken by towering fungi. This cycle of death and rebirth is not mere disease but the influence of an outer God. The story introduces a blind swordsman, known as the dancer in blue, who harnesses the power of water to seal away the Scarlet Rot, albeit temporarily.

The plot thickens with the birth of Marika’s child, who succumbs to the Scarlet Rot, setting off a chain of events leading to the decimation of Caelid and the rotting of Aeonia. The c***** of this epic journey is the fierce battle between Malenia and Radahn at the epicenter of the bloom. Malenia, trained to resist the Scarlet Rot, sacrifices her pride to defeat Radahn, ensuring he becomes Miquella's consort.

As the Tarnished arrives in Caelid, the land is a shadow of its former self, ravaged by the Scarlet Rot. Here, Malenia’s bloom gives rise to Millicent, a red phantom driven to defend the rot. This projection of Millicent, plagued by the Scarlet Rot, is one of the many horrors faced in Caelid, alongside the scarlet-affected Drakes and the relentless local wildlife.

Special thanks to the creative minds and contributors behind this project:

- Mispap1: Project partner, capture artist, and editor

- Clever: Created the frenzied samurai moveset and additional modding assistance

- VIRTKA: Captured and edited the Windmill Village Duel

- Arcane Bard: Sound designer for animated scenes and telescope SFX

- John Devlin: Artist for animated scenes

- Xavier Lesieu: Animator

To experience the full story and immerse in the haunting world of Elden Ring, watch "Children of the Scarlet Rot" now.