Summary
AnElden Ringfan has gifted their friend the ultimate gameplay companion in the form of a handcrafted quest log, and it’s designed to aid them at the beginning of their journey as a Tarnished. Dropping intoElden Ring’s Lands Between for the first time can be daunting, especially for those unfamiliar with the Soulslike genre. Therefore, it’s always wholesome to see players looking out for each other, and some are luckier than others to receive handmade gifts.
Released in 2022, FromSoftware’s action RPG went on to win Game of the Year, and the title’s popularity increased after theShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion debuted in June 2024.Elden Ringis one of the best open-world games with horror elementsbecause every boss encounter is a nightmare, and the free-roam exploration of the Lands Between and the Land of Shadow is relentless.
Posted on Reddit by mrtoad883, a short video showcased a leather-bound quest log made by the user for their friend’s firstElden Ringplaythrough. The game’s gold symbol was painted on the front of the book, and the log’s initial pages contained illustrations of the Gatefront Ruins and Church of Elleh, character portraits, quotes, and more. The user explained how they had printedIan_the_polarbear’s artwork, colored in the sketches, and selected a font that matched the game’s tone to annotate the log.Arthur Morgan’s journal fromRed Dead Redemption 2was recently replicatedby a fan in perfect detail, and one Redditor noted theElden Ringquest log creation reminded them of the protagonist’s memoir in Rockstar’s game.
Elden Ring Player Gifts Handmade Quest Log for Friend’s First Playthrough
The quest log was designed intentionally to look like something a Tarnished would carry on their travels to take notes, and the blank pages were presumably for the friend to fill after conquering the game’s starting areas. Another Redditor predicted the friend would rage quit after failing todefeatElden Ring’s tricky Tree Sentinel boss, and several community members would have happily paid for the quest log to be in their possession as a helping hand.
Thanks to the dark fantasy aesthetic and haunting atmosphere of FromSoftware’s characters and locations, players with artistic bones have contributed greatly to the game’s fan art collection, including oneElden Ringfan’s Art Deco travel posters. Additionally, the rich lore gives the fanbase a wealth of content to pay homage to through various artistic methods, and the thoughtfulness of the quest log maker demonstrates the meaning of community spirit.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
