It could be that this is where the dark of the Deep is located in the Cathedral.
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As he slowly consumed and controlled the god, he began to dream - from which, he developed a miracle to fight with.
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He then imprisoned Gwyndolin, who sacrificed himself to save Yorshka, but was left to be slowly devoured by Aldrich. Using the power of the Profaned Flame, Sulyvahn overthrew the rule of the few remaining gods and declared himself Pontiff, fulfilling his ambition to become ruler of the old city. Leaving Royce and the main clergy to keep watch over the Cathedral, and their saint's coffin, he left for Irithyll accompanied by McDonnell and Sulyvahn. His visions showed him the last of the old royalty of Anor Londo, and resolved with courage in his heart to devour all of the Old Gods himself. When he revived and learned of the world's state, he experienced more visions about the inevitable age of the deep sea, and neglected his throne. Soul of Aldrich, changed by The Deep and its powers. His power made him a candidate to link the First Flame, however he was worthy only for the power of the Deep within him, and was linked against his will. Sheltered by the clergy, he became massive, sustained by flesh and filled with endless bones. Despite this sorrowful state, he remained sentient and sane, further proving his sainthood. Įventually, Aldrich consumed so many that the dregs of the Dark built up within him, before it collapsed onto itself, transforming Aldrich into a mass of dregs and his own rotting remains. Some of those who slipped into the Deep began to wallow in this filth, while others were steadfast and resisted the maddening corruption to some meaningful degree, though they still began to actively practice dark arts. The once peaceful Deep became the home to things most foul, and as of such, the deacons were required to protect themselves from it. Many of the deacons encouraged this behaviour, as his followers began to supply him with sacrifices, and even began to gather children to feed to him. His corruption lead to him consuming human flesh, revelling in the screams of those he would consume. However, the Deep is far darker than what exists in humans, and the dregs built up and began to breed abhorrent life due to the Saint's corruption, manifesting as swollen creatures through Aldrich's influence. Through Aldrich's visions of the Deep Sea, Aldrich was declared a saint, and began to revel in vice. This likely lead to his departure from his home, as his visions of the Dark would be anathema, considering the nature of the city.Īfter his departure from his home, he founded the Church of the Deep on his visions, revering and utilizing the Deep, and with some amount of time the Cathedral of the Deep became to be known as a known and peaceful religious center, overseen alongside Aldrich by his archdeacons ( Royce, McDonnell, and Klimt) and Sulyvahn. This lead him to discover another nature of the Dark, wherein the dregs of it will sink to the lowest depth possible, and form the core components of the world. What it is exactly is uncertain, but it seems to start in Irithyll with the cleric Aldrich, who experienced visions of the Deep Sea.
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The Deep ( 深み Fukami, The Depths) is a concept in Dark Souls III.