Who were the Four Knights, really? | Dark Souls Lore

Hawkshaw May 20, 2025
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The Four Rings of the Four Knights of Gwyn are the key to their character, power and lore, so today let's see what we can uncover about Ornstein, Artorias, Ciaran and Gough. Why were they chosen? Who was the captain? Which was the most powerful? Support the channel to help make videos like this possible, and to get various rewards including early-access to upcoming videos or exclusive Lore Before Bed episodes! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3372968 YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC47GDLUPXADaa69O2AqJQ9A/join Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/xCpgMy7 Editing: Boris Karacincev (https://www.youtube.com/@itsborito) Credits: CJAC GAMING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgjWeLha8pA Obsidian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxBEq_bSh6E Rafael Brito: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ISoj3d4OJk King Kiiro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzTy0KE0Cko BlueLizardJello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY2EJK6xTng Boss Fight Database: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=car57gigy_A HafpenyLink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4bq74d8bso Solo Boss Fights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16dcVT5D3t0 Spedding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vhDLty4buc GIRLvsGAME: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0XD9uABT1Q 1stGuard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jif0UDEz43Q&t=38s Soundtrack: Dark Souls OST - Intro Dark Souls OST - Knight Artorias Dark Souls OST - Sif Aragami OST - House of the Raven Assassin's Creed Odyssey OST - Guards of the Cult Hollow Knight OST - Crossroads Hades OST - Scourge of the Furies Dark Souls OST - Ornstein and Smough Dark Souls 3 OST - Aldritch, Devourer of Gods Baldur's Gate 3 OST - Who Are You Hades OST - From Olympus Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice OST - Divine Heir of the Dragon's Heritage Baldur's Gate 3 OST - Gather Your Allies Dark Souls OST - Character Creation Chapters 00:00 Gwyn's Four Knights 01:49 The Wolf Ring 08:59 The Hornet Ring 13:55 The Leo Ring 21:34 The Hawk Ring Special thanks to Hawk Emperor tier Supporters: Daniel S, Via Et Veritas Et Vita, Lurifax & Jess Simpson and additional thanks to Hawk Lord tier Supporters: SomeIrishKid, JZ yee, Domhnall13, Mask Mortis, Isaiah M, Tetsaiga, Red Ocelot, c j, Ethan L, Stuck In Time, Not a Snek, Dylan, Alex A, Alex G, Fungeon, Zom6ieSlayer, Widogast, Murat, Corey, Connor, roblabla, Merlee, Muppet, Patrick, & Agosto #darksoulslore #darksouls #gaming #eldenringlore #eldenring Hawkshaw.

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