Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-10324940-20130602034026

This thread is geared to discussing questions regarding the life, social standings, and characteristics of the Undead in and outside of Lordran and the Undead Asylum. If a thread has been posted previously on such a subject, I apologize for not being thorough in research. I do, however, want to hear speculations and theories from others on these points, and if others wish to bring them up, they are free to do so.

1. From dialogue and other sources, it is assumed the Undead are actively pursued in the human realms, such as Astora or Catarina. To that end, only in death is one to be revealed as Undead as death triggers the Darksign. How then are the Undead discovered to be in those provinces, and what methods are used to determine their accursedness?

2. How common is the curse of the Undead amongst the living? It seems that there are few people in the game that are not accursed. At the same time, it does not seem to have preferences as to who is afflicted. Is it a minority or a majority of the human population that is to become Undead? And if one were to discover he possesses the Darksign, might it be hidden in some way?

3. Can the living and Undead commute freely between the realms of the living and Lordran? Or are the Undead confined to Lordran once arriving? I've always wondered this, as my curiosity for those lands is insatiable. On anorher note, Siegelende says she would "return to Catarina," making me wonder if she is still alive or Undead. The difficulty of the travel is also in question.

4. What is it that prevents an Undead from going Hollow? From my perspective it is humanity, hope, and determination. It does, however, seem to be different for each Undead. The Crestfallen Warrior attributes it to humanity, though much discussion would be appreciated.

5. Who corrals the Undead to the Asylum? Likely it is the Church with a little hired help; though it seems to be deserted of humans, despite the Protaganist being locked away with many other Undead. What other secrets do the Asylum hold?

These questions are merely a platform, from which I hope to pique the interests of the more informed and knowledgeable of the Dark Souls Lore, and entice unto conversation those also seeking answers to their own questions. Thank you for your time and input, it is greatly appreciated. 