Shiva’s Lost Quest: A Dark Souls Secret Uncovered After 14 Years

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As someone who’s delved into the world of Dark Souls 1, you’re well-acquainted with Shiva of the East – a tranquil combatant, dealer of uncommon armaments, and enigmatic ally to the Forest Hunter covenant.

Instead of having a clear-cut conclusion, his tale unexpectedly comes to an end without any conflict, treachery, or resolution. To some, it appeared as though he was just a secondary character, yet there were greater ambitions in store for him.

The Quest That Never Came to Be

Based on information gathered from the game’s underlying structure, it appears that Shiva was initially planned to have a substantial subplot.

Following the player’s acquisition of the Chaos Blade, it was intended for Shiva, consumed by envy, to turn against them. In this scenario, he would have made off with the blade and vanished into the Painted World of Ariamis.

At that location, opponents might have traced him and engaged him in a duel using a unique artifact called the Black Eye Orb.

The reward: vengeance, a rare artifact, and the return of the Chaos Blade.

But this quest was scrapped before the game was released.

Unearthing An Old Secret

14 years on since its release, I stumbled upon an untouched corner of this old game – a quest that’s been dormant all these years. Remarkably, it seems you can actively engage with it yet again.

In this game, we’re only dealing with technical issues and not manipulating the rules or data mining – it just so happens that by using the “Item Swap” trick, you can activate the Black Eye Orb at a particular location within the Painted World. This spot is significant because remnants of the quest are still embedded in the game’s code.

All of a sudden, it unfolds: the player finds themselves under attack by Shiva and his ninja escort – exactly as planned beforehand.

After the fight, you receive the Souvenir of Reprisal, but no dialogue follows.

Following this, Shiva continues to dwell in the primary realm, yet he remains unvoiced – an ethereal reminder of his vacated position.

Why This Discovery Matters

What’s left is not an entirely playable adventure, but rather a unique peek into the possibilities that were never realized. This revelation underscores the vast amount of untouched content concealed within Dark Souls.

Additionally, it demonstrates the ongoing fervor within the community as they continue their quest for insights. This isn’t about repairing the game, but rather about deepening their comprehension of it.

In the far reaches of an abandoned realm, where silence reigned supreme and shadows danced in the corners, I stumbled upon a tale untold – a glitch, a struggle unheard, a story forgotten by time. But with courage in my heart and determination in my spirit, I took up the challenge to expose this mystery, to bring light to the darkness.

Have you ever come across unofficially released game content, stories that were never formally published but can be found somewhere?

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2025-05-02 19:10