#soulsbornering

NPCs in soulsbornering almost always introduce themselves from the very beginning and with that - we know their name. But they always address the main character by title from prophecy or a nominal noun (Chosen Undead/Bearer of a Curse/Ashen One/Good Hunter/Tarnished… + mc from demon souls but I don’t know their title).

And it’s reasonable. Because despite selecting name at the start of the game *we* never introduce ourselves. And NPCs don’t ask our name either. Maybe it is implied that characters now who we are but technically they shouldn’t know us by our *name*- we literally tell no one about it.

If you think about it from perspective of actual social interaction, then it kinda looks funny. It’s basically random injured warrior, covered in blood, just silently runs up to you and you go like “oh. hi. here’s my name and story” and this stranger just stares at you and listens, occasionally gives commentary and leaves. And later returns (in outfit of important historical figure of your land) to listen to you again.

It can be seen even dramatic: you establish notable bonds with some NPCs, fight to the death side-by-side or against each other. And till their last moment they don’t even know who you are. Yes, more global “who you are” question - because we don’t even share our story. They know our goal but only vaguely. And sadly they can’t even find out if you chose to “stray from the path” or they assume wrong in a first place (in some cases). You are just nameless champion from legends and prophecies.

And with that - good opportunity to make headcanons about how our characters present themselves. Do they indeed hide their name? Do they properly address it? Fake it? Make up the new one? Do they even remember their name prior game events? Because in most cases (if not all) we are resurrected, amnesia can take place. Also - how others address us to one another?

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