The Dark Souls series is known for many things, its often interconnected world, its thrilling boss fights, and its truly unique, bleak atmosphere. However, among it all, Dark Souls is known to be a complicated game to explain. For years, dedicated fans have ruminated on the series' story, delving into every single item description and every scrap of environmental storytelling to uncover the reason why players are carrying out certain tasks, and just what it all means. This rampant fan speculation has led to passionate YouTubers like The Ashen Hollow and VaatiVidya creating a career based around the seemingly endless discussion surrounding Dark Souls' story.