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Lore
When Ashen One is starting journey to return Lords of Cinder to their thrones, Lothric is during interregnum. This kingdom, described as of murky and unknown nature, likely lays somewhere in the North. Surroundings, former home of Lords of Cinder, are converging around Lothric Castle. Castle was tainted by pus of man, leading to closure of Grand Archives of Lothric. Both Archives and Castle were probably built around the same time. When they were both young, first Scholar arrived to Lothric, becoming a mentor of Royal Prince. Scholar doubt the linking of the fire. These information suggest he must have arrived after first Lothric King and Queen had already spawned at least one son.

Rulers of Lothric
Last known king of Lothric was Oceiros, the Consumed King. He resides in Consumed King's Garden, which was once a royal palace, as one of his guarding knights was granted with special ring bestowed upon royal palace guards. Its architecture suggest that Garden was built first to Lothric Castle or was abandoned and some point. However, Oceiros gone mad after discovering twisted worship of Seath among Grand Archives heretics. Due his obsession of dragons he was granted a by-name Consumed. After he lost his sanity, countless assassins were sent to end his reign, although none returned. Despite his reign has not yet ended, technically Lothric is during interregnum, as mad king is no longer able to fulfill his duties and is described as former or last.

Lothric, Younger Prince was bound to become a king, even called a king and last hope of his line on his Firelink Shrine throne's inscription. Lothric was born as a frail and weak child; however, he was still cherished by family. Lothric line was obsessed about creating a worthy descendant. It turned out impossible, so family committed unspeakable deed cursing Lothric. Lothric's younger brother, Lorian, owned an armor passed down to him.

Former king Oceiros was married with Queen of Lothric, who quietly disappeared after giving birth to Ocelotte, youngest child of royal family.

Previous Kings and Queens of Lothric names are unknown, being only a subject of speculations. It is only mentioned that there were generations of them.


 * Note: This paragraph relies heavily on speculation. Very few facts are offered in game to substantiate most of the information here.

One of them concerns Queen of Lothric identity, thought to be Gwynevere, Princess of Sunlight. Divine Blessing first known to belong to her in Drangleic was known as belong to unnamed ancient goddess, whose name is forgotten and existence denied. Finally, in Lothric Divine Blessing is attributed to Queen of Lothric. She is known as goddess of fertility and bounty, exactly as Gwynevere was. It is known that Gwynevere left Anor Londo along with many other deities and then married Flame God Flann. She had several heavenly children, although it is not stated if Flynn was a father to them all.

One character known as Heavenly Daughter is Gertrude, said to be Queen's daughter, officially only her holy maiden. Gertrude's unique title, referencing to her as heavenly child, supports Queen of Lothric identity as Gwynevere.

Whether The Nameless King was a King of Lothric or not is unclear. He is widely recognized as Lord Gwyn's Firstborn, and assuming Gwyn's daughter Gwynevere was in fact unnamed Queen of Lothric he must have been born to other queen (or Queen was Gwynevere's daughter). As it is unknown what god was mentioned on Cathedral Knight Greatshield description, it may refer to Nameless King. No other royal family member is described in such a mysterious way. There are few similarities between Nameless King's story and Lothric Knights customs; see Customs section for more information.

Symbols
One of the old Kings had an emblem depicting golden great bird gazing skywards. It was depicted on Cathedral Knights' greatshield. Despite wielding King of Lothric symbol, such Knights are only met in Consumed King's Garden and Cathedral of the Deep, not in Lothric Castle. Casual Lothric Knight wielded greatshields decorated with holy symbol and shields ornamented with royal crest.

Lothric had it own Three Pillars of King's Rule. First was the Knight, second – High Priestess, and third – Scholar. Each of them came with own privilege, namely rearing dragons for Knights, being Prince's wet nurse for High Priestess and serving as Grand Archives master for Scholars. Black Hand was important group out of Three Pillars, hence able to serve in ways they were forbidden to. This title was given to hunters serving successive kings. Only three were granted with such a title; Gotthard, Kamui and unknown one.

Geography
As stated before, Lothric lays probably somewhere in the North. At least this is the case of Irithyll of the Boreal Valley and Cathedral of the Deep, assuming Witchtree Branch and Saint-tree Bellvine found here were native. It is also stated that Pilgrims discovered truth of old words The fire fades and the lords go without thrones in venturing north. It relation to Lordran is unclear; however, as time and space converges it is expected for it to not match Lordran geography equally. Numerous evidence exist to support theory that Farron Keep is in the place where Darkroot Garden once was, also some remnants of Oolacile are found here (check Farron Keep article for detailed explanation). Smouldering Lake is speculated to be remnant of Lost Izalith, e.g. Old Demon King is said to be last living witness of Chaos of Izalith and his great hammer is straightforward described as coming from old Izalith; some items from Izalith are also scattered through Lake area.

Customs
Lothric Knights worshiped the sun. In the past they fought with dragons and their shields had lightning resistance comparable to those of Dragonslayer. However, they stopped hunting dragons and instead befriended them. As one of the Three Pillars, Lothric Knights were allowed to raise dragons and once were fighting side by side with their drakes.

Way of White
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