Unveiling Elden Ring's Enigmatic Gloam-Eyed Queen: Will Fans Ever Unravel the Mystery?

While not officially confirmed, many believe that the Gloam-Eyed Queen in Elden Ring is actually Melina, the Tarnished player-character's Maiden. Melina is a helpful Maiden, who appears to have a deeper backstory than what some players may discover. Despite making only a brief appearance in the game's storyline, this may be the extent of the character's presence.

If the Gloam-Eyed Queen had more opportunities to appear in the game, players could have their questions about her answered. However, currently, she remains mysterious and may not even be included in the base game. The community speculates whether the character will make an appearance in future expansions, as it might be necessary to truly explore her story. However, this could prove difficult if the community's theory regarding her true identity is accurate, considering the game's various endings and their lead-up events.

The Identity of the Gloam-Eyed Queen is One of Elden Ring's Best Kept Secrets

The only known way for the presumed Gloam-Eyed Queen to return to the Lands Between is by completing the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending. Melina appears to take on the role of the Gloam-Eyed Queen in a fit of anger when the player character throws the fate of the Lands Between into chaos with the Frenzied Flame. However, the game ends before we can see how this situation unfolds, leaving us uncertain if Melina is truly the Gloam-Eyed Queen. Despite this uncertain appearance, traces of the Gloam-Eyed Queen's legacy can still be found in the background details of Elden Ring, such as certain item descriptions. By exploring these artifacts, we can uncover the history of the Gloam-Eyed Queen, although her true identity and potential impact on the future of the Lands Between remain a sinister mystery.

Melina's return to the Lands Between as the Gloam-Eyed Queen has two requirements. In most of the various endings of Elden Ring's story, Melina meets her demise at a specific point in the journey. This is because she sacrifices herself to ignite the flame of the Giants when the player reaches this point without possessing the Frenzied Flame, which serves as the catalyst in Melina's place. If Melina is indeed the Gloam-Eyed Queen, then the Lord of Frenzied Flame, or at least some aspects of it, must also be considered canon.

There is a way for players to save Melina and abstain from claiming the throne of the Elden Lord in the name of the Frenzied Flame. However, this path does not explicitly result in Melina transforming into what is believed to be the Gloam-Eyed Queen. Nonetheless, there is currently no concrete evidence to determine which of the various endings of Elden Ring is truly canon, or if Melina is indeed the Gloam-Eyed Queen.

Elden Ring's Endings Have Big Implications for When the Expansions Will Take Place

The ending known as the Lord of Frenzied Flame is often regarded as the "bad" ending since it involves the complete destruction of the Lands Between in order to eliminate the Greater Will. If this ending is indeed the canon for the story of Elden Ring, it would mean that any expansions would need to occur before or during the events leading up to the grand finale. Considering the multitude of different endings available in Elden Ring, it would be quite challenging to create expansions that occur after a specific ending.

Future expansions have the potential to delve into various aspects within the limited timeframe of Elden Ring. This includes the possibility of reintroducing cut content and further exploring the yet-to-be-seen Rune Bearers. However, it also implies that fans might not have the opportunity to witness additional content featuring the Gloam-Eyed Queen. Elden Ring can be found on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.