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

Опубликовано: 04 Май 2026
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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?

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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

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