Talk:Darkstalker Kaathe/@comment-2604:2D80:8420:9135:501C:BDED:A3A:BD5-20181221113754/@comment-50.48.152.159-20190627004335

It's been months since this was posted but, for anyone wondering, the Gods of Dark Souls are probably based on a quote from Nietzsche about the death of God in the same way that the Abyss is based on the "He who fights monsters..." quote. Humans did exist while the Gods came into existence and, as evident in the Ringed City, some Humans chose to follow these Gods who acted as kings and rulers ever since ancient times. However as the Flame wanes, so does the power of these so-called Gods hence the "God is dead" narrative. The Gods and kings, both in Dark Souls and in real life, are merely Human edifice given potent influence over their creators but the instiutions of religion and country will eventually succumb to change, the Abyss, and Humanity will have its power and selfhood restored.