A player of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree stumbled upon an incredible detail tucked away in the expansion’s Scadutree, which they only noticed during their second playthrough. Elden Ring is renowned for its rich lore, crafted by Hidetaka Miyazaki alongside Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, blending challenging Soulslike gameplay with a captivating dark fantasy vibe.
Released in 2022, Elden Ring quickly became a hit among gamers, allowing players to navigate the Lands Between in their quest for the Tarnished to rise as the new Elden Lord. The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC followed in June 2024, enjoying similar popularity. The Game Awards 2024 then introduced a new multiplayer experience called Elden Ring Nightreign, set in the same universe. In the meantime, fans of the Soulslike genre are coming up with inventive ways to pass the time until the next FromSoftware game, including one player who is defeating Messmer daily without taking any damage until Nightreign arrives.
A Reddit user named Immaterial21 recently shared two intriguing screenshots from Shadow of the Erdtree on the Elden Ring subreddit. One image features the Tarnished standing before the Scadutree, while the other captures a moment in Queen Marika’s bedroom. This royal chamber is situated in Leyndell Royal Capital, along the path to the Elden Throne. The player pointed out a fascinating detail they overlooked during their initial playthrough: what they thought were rays of light emanating from the Scadutree actually reflect the way Marika’s bedroom curtains fall. It’s a remarkable detail that’s easy to miss but striking once you notice it.
Elden Ring Player Discovers Marika’s Bedroom Drapes Hiding in the Scadutree
In Elden Ring, Queen Marika is infamous for her malevolent actions, and some players were taken aback by a hidden detail. Yet, the Soulslike community couldn’t help but find the funny side. A Redditor joked, “Marika simply shoved all her troubles under the bed,” and another admitted they hadn’t even seen the drapes in her bedroom until now. The original poster also mentioned that they had spent hours admiring the Scadutree, but it wasn’t until their second trip to Marika’s room that they realized what they were really observing.
The Scadutree serves as the dark counterpart to the Erdtree from Elden Ring, looming over the Land of Shadow in the expansion. Unlike the radiant Erdtree, the Scadutree is shrouded in darkness and adorned with thorns, even though it holds a sacred nature. As players explore Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, they can collect Scadutree Fragments, which grant the Scadutree Blessing, essential for boosting their power in the Shadow Realm.