Also an additional lore of Damian, he was so into hurting himself that he decided to rip his own face off. There's even a trinket called "His Prison". This is why he has that zombie-like apperrance because my man was just that downbad masochistic.
Possibly, but its shown that all the heroes you can play are capable of that, and itd debatably be on the same tier of power as defeating any of the bosses elsewhere in either game.
My favorite piece of trivia for the heroes is a little tidbit found on the D.D. wiki. Leper is the only hero that faces towards the light during hero shrines while everyone else faces away from it. While every other hero's backstories are filled with regrets, pushing them to seek redemption. Leper has 0 regrets and aids others simply so he can make the world better. It's awesome that you concluded this video with Leper as he's truly a man unlike any of the others.
Then there's Flagellant, sitting in darkness with the reanimated corpse he calls a body and face. Once a man who believes in the power of blood to make others bleed (or on himself to take away the bleeding effect off his allies), bled too much to the brink of death's door and fights death herself with the power of blight
Just makes me love leper even more. Good hearted ruler, helps the less fortunate and sickly, a strong and proud warrior king who won't go out without a fight, a man with a just rage strong enough that in his fury he broke a giant sword (he wielded with one hand mind you!), and a protector of his people even to the last. And at the end of it all, embracing his place in the world and the beauty around him. His people were right to mourn his departure. What a fucking CHAD! Baldwin is a fricken legend.
>be me King of some desert Kingdom >Help the common people >Advisor angry, dont care lmao >Hugs a misfortune one and gets disease >Calls doctors, doctors said no cure sad.jpg >Doesn't blame the one who gives me the plague >Advisor plotting to coup me >Worries not for me, but for my kingdom >Kills the advisors >Abdicate the thrones because of my woeful disease >People love me for my wishful thinking and charity How did the Leper do it chat
Gotta love how most of the characters have these tragic backstories that really make you understand them, and Flagellant is just like "I LITERALLY KILLED DEATH BECAUSE IM THAT MASOCHISTIC, HAHAHAHA!"
33:35 It should really be noted that Dismas didn't mean to gun down the carriage, with his crimson trinkets reading: ""A reflex - I didn't mean to..."" suggesting that he only shot into the carriage on instinct, he possibly even knew in advance that they were in there...
The Shrine of Reflection encounter also has him deliberately shoot at it though. Lol. But you're right. I could have worded it a little better to show that he was reluctant to shoot the carriage. Thanks for the feedback! And thanks for watching!
@@SquatchGamingChannel I was worried that was the case, it has been a few years since I did the fight and the wiki doesn't specify that you shoot the coach, so my bad.
@@SquatchGamingChannelI always took it as him shooting at the carriage since that's where all he guards were coming from and did it out of instinct to try and cut them off
The developers stated that Dismas was lied to about the carriage and the whole thing was a set up. The "A reflex..." quote may be him trying to excuse his actions in the moment. This follows with how a lot of the character trinket quotes seem to be from just before, during, or after the comics.
I really love Dismas background it's so sad and makes him such a compelling character I actually feel that horror and sadness he must have felt after he realized what he has done😭😭😢😢
Thank you for making this, I've been researching the characters' backstories for ages so I could write a good story about them. Having it condensed into an in-depth video really helps
Thank you so much for your generosity! Hope the video helps! Be sure to let me know when you’re done with story! I’d love to read it! If it would help, I can send you the script I wrote for this video. That might make it easier to refer to for your notes instead of having to scrape through this video and deal with the ads and whatnot. If that’s something you’d like, just send an E-Mail to the business E-Mail on my channel and I can get it over to you! Thanks again for the donation and thanks again for watching!
Sorry if the Narration is a little weird this time around. I tried to segue between the various character stories so that the whole piece felt like one big story instead of a bunch of individual chapters. While that worked for some of the characters, it's pretty clunky for others. Hope you're still able to enjoy! Thanks for watching!
Alhazred was named after HP Lovecraft's Alhazred, the writer of the Necronomicon and an arabian madman. He had an immense knowledge of the outer gods, such as Cthulhu, Yog-Sothoth, Shubniggurath, Nyarlathotep etc. Ironically he would be torn to pieces out of nowhere by a creature invisible to human eyes. His end brought by the eldritch knowledge he had, that would attract some eldritch creature to kill him.
Fun fact the vestal isn't a nun, she's a vestal also known as a vestal virgin, they worship the goddess Vesta who is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Hestia. She's a fire and light goddess, and the vestals have to be virgins or else they get suffocated and tortured until they perish. Edit-the greeks didn't do this to their priestesses it was only the Romans, who became the Catholics and the vestals became nuns.
I really liked this video it was such a great way to know all the stories behind the characters. But regarding the bounty hunter, personally I have the theory that the reason why he left the bounty behind wasnt because it was for the crime lord but because it was a bounty for the bounty hunter himself (also why the bounty had the hunter's face on it and not the crime lord's) since the crime lord probably thought that he'd eventuality come for him, and this was a way to show that only he could be the one to collect his own bounty and took the teeth as payment.
Notice that in the comics, you can see the outline of the iron crown at the background of the characters during the moments they break down doe to their own failure, sin, or regret.
i LOVE this video and the darkest dungeon lore altogether, from gigachad leper to flagellant literally defying death, put wayne june's narration on top and that's recipe for a great story which a LOT of triple a companies even can learn from
I didn’t realise until now that the Arbalest actually went through the Guts route with her weapon. A standard crossbow while a child, then a giant crossbow as an adult
fun fact: the names of all the characters were cannon before dd2. they were just released as a seperate statement by redhook. but Squatch said them all already so... i'm gonna write down what they're a reference too! abomination - *bigby* probably a reference to bigby wolf from the comic series Fables antiquarian - *josephine* (previously Katharine) no known reference arbalest - *missandei* a reference to the character of the same name in the series A Song Of Ice And Fire by George R.R. Martin bounty hunter - *tardif* the name of one of of the programmers Pierre Tardif crusader - *reynauld* one of the crusader generals during the first crusade flagellent - *damian* no known reference grave robber - *audrey* the name of Chris Bourassa's (the creavtive director) wife hellion - *boudica* name of the celtic warrior of the same name who went on a rampage against the romans after they did alot of bad things to her and her family highwayman - *dismas* the name of the theif who was on the cross next to jesus houndmaster - *william and fergus* william is the real name of shaggy from scooby-doo. fergus has no known reference jester - *sarmenti* a reference to sarmentus the jester in the Satire by the poet Horace leper - *baldwin* a reference to king baldwin IV of jerusalem aka the leper king. a king who also had leprosy and aalso hid it with a gold mask man-at-arms - *barristan* a reference to barristan also from the series A Song Of Ice And Fire by George R.R. Martin musketeer - *margaret* no known reference occultist - *alhazred* a reference to the H.P. Lovecraft character Abdul Alhazred aka The Mad Arab plague doctor - *paracelsus* named after Paracelsus the founder of toxicology, *not* the funny key man from that game about gears and guilt or whatever. shieldbreaker - *amani* no known reference vestal - *junia* one of the apostles in the bible runaway - *bonnie* no known reference duelist - *sahar* no known reference (hey, look at me! this one is from the future!)
About Dismas and his victims: I saw a theory that it's his wife and child because the boy looks a lot like him but wait! In one of his afflicted states he says something about a girl he could run away with but didn't. There is also another bark where he sees her face in an enemy he is attacking at the moment. Given that the dead boy really does resemble him... I suspect Highwayman parted ways with that girl unaware of her pregnancy... And it was her and his child he never knew whom he killed.
I have to assume they named Bigby, well, Bigby because of The Wolf Among Us. The main character of course being the literal Big Bad Wolf or "Bigby" for short. Both can turn into beasts at a moments notice, and have anger issues. Also the name "Paracelsus" seemed strange to me, but there was a real alchemist from Switzerland named Paracelsus, and he was a pretty important guy to boot. The name however isn't unisex, so our dear Plague Doctor has a boy's name. Kinda reminds me of Eivor from Assassin's Creed, Eivor is a girl's name so if you play as male Eivor it doesn't make sense.
Well four months later and we have a minor thing to add to this in regard to Reynauld: He wasn't the best farmer, or the hand he was dealt was too harsh, but in turn, he grew to love the din of war and became scarily proficient in it. He abandoned his simple life to continue the way of war we know him for.
I like how the comic play into the idea of stress. In Hellion, HWM, houndmaster, Jester, musketeer*, Pleague doctor, and Vestal, you can make out the subtle imagery of the stress crown.
Hello, I'm Brazilian and I saw your video about the explained history of Darkest Dungeon. What an exceptional video, keep up the great work. Here in Brazil the game is not as well known, which is a shame.
Hi, Franklin! Thanks so much for your kind words! Things have changed in my personal life, so I don’t have as much time to devote to making RU-vid videos, but I’m still working on them! This month, I’m hoping to get something made for the Darkest Dungeon II DLC, so stay tuned! Thanks for watching!
“And we played the first thing that came to our heads which just so happened to be the best song in the world. It was the best song in the world.” - Sarmenti (probably)
This is what true horror is in some of the people. The case where one caught glimpse of something they could not find again in the hopes of understanding. It isin't "Oh I saw a monster beyond my understanding and im scarred for life", it's subsequently spending all of your life questioning what it was you saw and spending all of your time looking for something, anything to explain it, to understand it. But all to vain, as that knowledge can no longer be found, causing an endless search that will last a lifetime
When it comes to bounty hunter... notice the mask he wears. Missing jaw? Broken teeth (teeth he then took)? BH often grunts and snorts (far more than the other "heroes")
He is capable of normal speach and doesn't seem to speak with any slurrs. I think it's more that he doesn't like to speak, rather than an incapability to.
Thanks, man! Maybe I'll get there someday, but covering smaller indie game probably won't get me there! Not a big enough audience... I enjoy doing it though which is what matters most! Thanks for watching!
Fantastic video, loved the segues, good job! DD definitely has the best character backstories I've seen in any game considering how much is told despite how short they are, they're all thrilling to read, and even better to listen to thanks to you
lmao the disclaimer saying that this video only covers heroes out at dd2's release, then immediately going into Crusader who wasn't dd2's original relase was hilarious
It's been requested a bunch, but I haven't made time for it just yet. If you haven't already, you should check out MutantWormGirl. She has a couple videos on the game already that will probably scratch that itch you have for story content on the games!
@@SquatchGamingChannel no worries, already been there, was just curious cuz I like seeing these kinds of channels different takes on games. Appreciate the response!
I always saw Dismas' story as slightly different, where the Mother and Child he gunned down in the carrieage was his own wife and child. But I love your videos as always, my friend!
It could be, but I think one of the Developers said it wasn't his wife and kid. Or maybe I'm thinking that he said it wasn't Reynald's family (some people were trying to tie the two together). Definitely one of the two. Lol. Thanks for watching!
In Barristan's story, I was led to believe he was the one who took his own eye off during his nightmares. I guess its a bit subtle whatever truly happened, but it feels somehow more true to the character this way.
Honestly, I felt that way when I first read through/saw his story too, but chose to go with the story I presented in this video because of the choice of the writers to say Pride took his eye. How could the nightmares evoke a sense of Pride in him that would make him take his own eye? I felt if it was his remorse over the deaths of his men, they would have chosen “Anguish” or “Remorse” when saying what took his eye. Also, why would he be in the hospital if he wasn’t injured? Although, I guess I could have “logic-ed” myself out of the correct implication because it could also be that his Pride led to the deaths of his men which led to his nightmares which led to his self-mutilation. And he could simply have been admitted to the hospital for mental reasons. That’s probably the case… Lol. Oh, well! Just shows that I’m not perfect and that I’m just some guy talking about this stuff. Not an ever in the slightest. Lol. Thanks for watching, man. Hope you enjoyed the video outside of that error!
@@SquatchGamingChannel no, don't undervalue yourself! Your video is awesome, I loved every bit. The narration was extremely entertaining and cohesive, especially the transitions between stories. And we can't know for sure what truly happened, so it makes us both right, I guess. Thanks for the video, you're the best.
Junia is based on the Vestal virgins of the Roman pagan religion - who were dedicated to the goddess Vesta. Vestals were supposed to keep the sacred flame burning and never let it go out. Junia was distracted by the couple in the garden and let the flame go out, hence the abbot gave her, and the rest of the Vestals, a truly excessive punishment. It has been confirmed that Damien the Flagellant is actually the torturer Junia defeats in her story.
Alhazred is mentioned in "A trampled Journal" from DD, where it says that he died in the ruins as he was "wreaking havoc" in the enemy lines. It's author called him the "fiery heartbeat" of their retinue. As far as my interpretation allows, Sebastian, a team member of that expedition and a highwayman, died while keeping watch. His team members, Alhazred, Hewell and the author (which I assume were both Men-at-Arms) were eating when it happened and ran over to him when they heard screams. He was gone. After Alhazred died during the subjugation of the monsters, Hewell, a very impressive persona, died too. The entry ends with the author swearing to take revenge for his comrades.
The comic for the man at arms really just means they have to add a bar of text when he’s hopeless that says, “You fools, why do you not run, I will outlive you all”
I am under the impression that the bounty that gets left behind by Tardif is actually a bounty of his own making as it bears the same mask he wears. So, rather than actually acquiring bounties via goverment/persons he makes his own bounties to hunt for his own purpose.
Hi brother. Just wanted to let you know I've listened to your Hotline Miami videos multiple times - as well as other videos of yours. Very good to have on while I do other things. I REALLY appreciate the long form format. Also that you don't do the whole cringe Linus Tech Tips thumbnails with ridiculous faces, titles, Mr. Beast screaming etc. Rare thing to come across nowadays. Mark
Thanks a lot, Mark! Back when I first started making videos, I knew I didn't want to make content like that, and even though it hurts my performance in the algorithm, I've stuck to that decision all these years. Happy to hear that there are people out there that appreciate that decision! :)
It'll probably be a few months until that one gets done - don't have the same amount of free time anymore - but I'll get a video made for it! Thanks for the continued support, Wesley! Always great to see you!
Considering some different between each medias, the comic, the shine of reflection mini-game, the many other info like items sets in DD1, things might not be 1-1 or 100% sure. Imo, I still prefer using Comics, and DD1 sets as baseline for now. Also gonna wait to see if/when other DD1 char got added into DD2
It kind of scares me but also infuriates how some of these 3D models look better than Borderlands 3. I would love an FPS or third person platformer with these. They look awesome. Yet these really well made models and styles are often forced into very limited formats so you can barely appreciate it. It's kind of typical for dark games like this. But I enjoy how each has a flaw and is never one note perfect or just a good person.
Thanks for this video man, I week ago start a journey with chat gpt to decide who is the most powerfull character in DD, but it evolve into full story, a spin-off of how life after Ancestor could be in Hamlet, and how story of first game can be continued, also i have a lot of fun because, a types of tournaments, simulating tools, and challenges that guys have in my fiction world are never the same, for example first tournament was about 3vs3 pvp scenario where i roll dices, and use my creativity to interpret how battle is going on, then simulation of second tournament will be in real game, and guys will be doing missions in different 3 classes teams to see who are the best in terms of being capable to complete mission, and get more loot than others. Then best of 8 from 2 tournaments, and the worse 8 will be compete against each others to win 1 Official DD Olympics, and also be safe for next tournament, and the worst 2 will be send to stop "someone" from coming back and keep him to be not too powerfull in place where he is now, and where he shouldn't be. Also is only a begining of story, and i think that you see that i will be not writing it in english language haha, but i am excited, and want to share this with some people who love this lore like me. Greetings from Poland!
great video just got into the games a month ago or so i only played darkest dungeon 2 i have both but I've just forgotten to play the first love lore videos
Yeah, things are pretty awesome! My days are spent with the family with a little bit of RU-vid work here and there. Honestly can't complain! Thanks for checking in, man! And thanks for watching!
I honestly feel kinda sorry for you making this when not long after, Reynauld and the duelist got announced for DD2. I'm not saying this is bad, far from it actually. Its just kinda oof when not long after, two more heroes got announced and released.
I mean, I won’t lie and say I’m not annoyed by it, but it honestly doesn’t bug me too bad. At least now there’s new content to make another video on. Plus, hopefully the DLC will drive some traffic back to this video. Get a nice little bump before the end of the year. That would be nice, but if it doesn’t happen, that’s cool too. Thanks for the sympathy, man. I appreciate it! And thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed!
10:00 Peristalsis is the involuntary contraction and relaxation of longitudinal and circular muscles throughout the digestive tract, allowing for the propulsion of contents beginning in the pharynx and ending in the anus.
I think this is a really great video but saying things like "he could pull his enemies to himselr with a tentacle" is kind of weird. You don't really need to point out the abilities in game. Video is good anyways just a nitpick
Thank you for the feedback! Always looking for ways to be better so I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. And thanks for watching! Happy to hear you enjoyed overall
