Aviators - Requiem for the King (Dark Souls II Song | Dark Acoustic)

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  • Опубликовано: 14 сен 2018
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    At last, after being inspired by Dark Souls 1 and 3, Demon's Souls and Bloodborne, Dark Souls 2 gave me a story with more emotional impact than I expected. Within the expansion "Crown of the Ivory King" lies a story of love and sacrifice, telling the tale of The Ivory King's plunge into the depths of chaos to save his dear Queen Alsanna and the rest of the world. Years later, his soul remains in torment without rest, reliving the pain of leaving his love until someone comes to take his soul.
    Also, outside of the really bittersweet lore, I got to know The King very well in this area of the game, because it is really, REALLY hard. I think I'll leave him and his queen alone from now on.
    Lyrics:
    Last kiss for a burned man
    Dark child of the outlands
    My heavy heart will take this last goodbye
    Brave souls for a last stand
    Spilled blood on my charred hands
    A sacrifice to know you'll stay alive
    When the fire has come
    I will die to protect you
    Light a candle for me
    On this winter's day
    My queen, don't cry tonight
    There's a dream left to cling to
    I will rest in ash
    To leave you safe, I pray
    Fresh snow for the dark years
    Frost graced by a king's tears
    My love, I must not waver now in death
    Deep earth, where the fires glow
    Faced down with the unknown
    A whispered vow to you on my last breath
    Always these winds will whisper
    Laced with an endless shiver
    Leave a light above for me to find
    Last queen of lands forsaken
    Hold strong when life is taken
    Keep a memory, for peace of mind
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  • @xaphan452
    @xaphan452 2 года назад +443

    The fact that the Ivory king single handedly took care of CHAOS, the very birthplace of pyromancies and fueld by a whole lord soul, is nothing short of lengendary. In many ways, chaos was about to become a problem similar to the abyss, and he did the unthinkable and stopped it before it could truly start.

    • @themoonfox34gaming87
      @themoonfox34gaming87 11 месяцев назад +26

      Facts

    • @Amaladenfer666
      @Amaladenfer666 9 месяцев назад +51

      and he gives good feelings and get the loyalty of an abyss daughter... The only king who made it

    • @gamelover8590
      @gamelover8590 7 месяцев назад +44

      @@Amaladenfer666seriously, the only benevolent king in dark souls who was good from start to end, he earned the respect and love of a daughter of the actual abyss, and sacrificed himself to stop chaos itself from burning and corrupting his people, everytime I fight him in dark souls 2 I always salute to the dude like solid snake in metal gear 4 cause the dude is my honest favorite in terms of lore, boss design, everything about him is amazing, dark souls 2 may be considered the worst of the series by many, but it’s my favorite just because of this dude

    • @Amaladenfer666
      @Amaladenfer666 7 месяцев назад +11

      @@gamelover8590 well, actually it is the worst for the gameplay as an dark souls game, but it has jewels about the lore. This king is one of them

    • @arcanegamer2723
      @arcanegamer2723 6 месяцев назад

      one daughter was fear, one was want, one was wrath one was lonely and became a bride of ash as her king was already dead, he didn't just get his dark daughter of the abyss to love him but even despite her fear to remain and stay brave and maintain the chaos until it fades @@Amaladenfer666

  • @Sirmorgarath
    @Sirmorgarath 3 года назад +915

    The fact that his 5 remaining Knights willingly drop down with the Bearer astounds me, they are WILLING to sacrifice themselves just as their King did, in order to stop the Chaos from reclaiming what it had lost. He will forever have my respect, and I will dedicate my next Dark Souls 3 character to Eleum Loyce.

    • @paladinleeroy5992
      @paladinleeroy5992 3 года назад +191

      Lets not forget the fact that he knew that Alsanna came for his soul, and yet still loved her where all other men would have grown afraid or ran away, and that his dying shriek, if you listen closely, sounds like he is crying out "Alsanna!". I don't use the word "hero" willy nilly, but the Ivory King is a hero, a true legend and probably the most pure king of them all.

    • @fishfish5105
      @fishfish5105 3 года назад +80

      Yeah like mad respect to his remaining knights who literally followed the chosen to just willingly sacrifice their own lives just like their king

    • @skythewolf35
      @skythewolf35 3 года назад +33

      You're no Chosen in 2.
      Out of the Trilogy you're mainly a nobody in DS2.
      No one chose you.
      No prophecy was made of you.
      You were not destined for anything.

    • @MidoriOfTheShuinsen
      @MidoriOfTheShuinsen 3 года назад +41

      @@skythewolf35 that doesn't stop the Undead Nobody from doing what was necessary.

    • @air6694
      @air6694 3 года назад +49

      Kinda sad that people still call the protagonist of DS2 chosen undead when he is called Bearer of the curse

  • @PheonyxJay
    @PheonyxJay 5 лет назад +1509

    “Stand, for you are in the presence of a True King.”
    “Knight, I know not who you are, but to save my King, I will follow you, into Chaos.”
    “We shall snuff out this infernal Chaos, as one.”
    “Let my body be thy shield, my soul, thy sword.”
    “Our King shall rest, as he deserves, more-so than any of us.”

  • @RegalRoyalWasTaken
    @RegalRoyalWasTaken Год назад +529

    Out of all of the fallen kings in DS2's story, the Ivory King is the only one who was unambiguously a good person. No strings attached. No skeletons in the closet. Just a heart as pure as gold, the will to enforce that heart's benevolent ambitions, and the strength to defend his people from man and monster alike.
    I can't see someone kind enough to turn an immensely powerful shard of a horror of the abyss into a kindhearted soul as anything other than an absolute chad.

    • @Nempo13
      @Nempo13 Год назад +14

      @@chilly456 uh, Solaire?

    • @chilly456
      @chilly456 Год назад +32

      @@Nempo13 when I wrote the comment, I was thinking that Solaire was in pursuit of his sun, but thinking back on it yeah he absolutely does. Anyways, I deleted the comment before I could copy it add Solaire in a paste it, so just imagine that I mentioned Siegmeyer, Siegward, Artorias, AND Solaire.

    • @dervhein7599
      @dervhein7599 Год назад +3

      comfort , skeleton !

    • @AbstractTraitorHero
      @AbstractTraitorHero Год назад +8

      I mean he is still a monarch and inherently tainted by that morality wise, but yeah we can say he redeemed himself with his sacrifice.

    • @trustmeits610pm2
      @trustmeits610pm2 Год назад +18

      @@AbstractTraitorHero Whatever you say, doofus.

  • @ArtekGeneral
    @ArtekGeneral 5 лет назад +3856

    Ah, Ivory King.
    One of the greatest characters in the entire souls series. A man truly worthy of being called a king.
    Is from a barbarous clan of warriors, yet became a wise king.
    Was the first to draw his sword in the time of need.
    Was the first to stand on the frontline and face the enemy.
    Knew that his queen was a shard of great darkness, drawn to him by anything but love, yet embraced her still and turned darkness into light.
    When he found the hole through which the Chaos was seeping out, he built his throne room not as far away from it, but right above it - to be the first to face whatever monstrocity will climb out.
    There are not a lot of truly decent characters through out the Souls series.
    And this man was an absolute badass.

    • @roundishwhale
      @roundishwhale 5 лет назад +348

      Yeah, a true reminder that there are honestly good people even in the SoulsBorne World.
      Happy to see he gets the attention he deserves through this kind of song^^

    • @nicokesterson8402
      @nicokesterson8402 5 лет назад +230

      Killing him is painful when you know the lore

    • @dust0614
      @dust0614 5 лет назад +255

      @@nicokesterson8402 i would say it's a good thing to kill him as his soul must be suffering. Burning in the old chaos. At least you can put an end to his suffering and let him get the rest he deserves

    • @yoursonisold8743
      @yoursonisold8743 5 лет назад +313

      And while the old chaos burned the ivory king, his beloved queen stayed in place keeping it contained, asking not to be spared, but to free the souls of the loyal knights of her king, suffering eternally, wandering the snowy ruins of the former kingdom.
      Showing that even when everything goes wrong, kindness still will be repayed.

    • @TheTriforceDragon
      @TheTriforceDragon 5 лет назад +255

      And their actions, unlike so many other characters in the Souls games, were not for naught. By the time Dark Souls 3 rolls around the fires of chaos are fading, barely clinging to the few demons that are still left. Even the Demon King and Prince barely have enough of the ember left to keep going, only rising to meet you when you approach them.

  • @oceanwavelength2518
    @oceanwavelength2518 5 лет назад +1158

    This dude was truly a badass. Saw a demon hole and was like "I'mma put my throne in front of it" found out his wife was an evil thing, protected her. I look up to this man

    • @paladinleeroy5992
      @paladinleeroy5992 5 лет назад +117

      One can only HOPE to be a fraction of his badassery.

    • @romanminaster5180
      @romanminaster5180 4 года назад +21

      @@paladinleeroy5992 what about DOOM Slayer?

    • @torgr01
      @torgr01 4 года назад +94

      Roman Minaster Doom Slayer is a badass but cmon you know he would've killed the wife when he found out about her origin so he's not the same kind of badass as the Ivory King.

    • @dimenito8836
      @dimenito8836 4 года назад +16

      @@torgr01 Doom slayer wouldn't kill her for he wouldn't see her as evil but instead would most likely try to blow up the old chaos or kill a bunch of evil stuff brutally.

    • @dragonlord1935
      @dragonlord1935 4 года назад +47

      @@dimenito8836 Nah man, Doom Slayer has a bit of a one track mind. If he found out that the wife's origin he would've killed her in a heartbeat y'know, RIP AND TEAR! and all that.

  • @sananaryon4061
    @sananaryon4061 5 лет назад +694

    Screw Gwyn, I'm pledging my everlasting allegiance to this guy

    • @darthzasheic3352
      @darthzasheic3352 3 года назад +44

      you have my vote

    • @KILLERMAIN-hf2vn
      @KILLERMAIN-hf2vn 3 года назад +29

      Agree

    • @KILLERMAIN-hf2vn
      @KILLERMAIN-hf2vn 3 года назад +13

      Dark souls one my fav games .not big fan of 3 but love one and two

    • @crobledo89
      @crobledo89 3 года назад +13

      i am a king myself my name says it all after reading about what kind of character the ivory king was .....when i go back into ds2 and sotfs i will grind for the 50 knight souls and take his armor and wear it with pride.....like a true king , for i bare the name of my grandfather King C robledo i pledge my whole life sword power and strength to the ivory king.

    • @commanderstorm8874
      @commanderstorm8874 3 года назад +6

      WOAH DONT SCREW GWYN

  • @BlueStarr86
    @BlueStarr86 5 лет назад +337

    The Ivory King was the most metal motherfucker in the entire franchise. I like a lot of the characters, but the Ivory King, that man earned my admiration, much less my respect. His strength was so great that even the darkness twisted in his presence and the chaos never recovered from his might.
    It was an honor to grant this great man his final well-earned rest. May it be a pleasant one.

  • @Sinestra666
    @Sinestra666 5 лет назад +1256

    I've always been a firm believer that the Ivory King was one of the only true heroes in the entirety of the Souls franchise. He was one of the greatest and most noble of the kings, and was selfless to a fault. He loved a Child of the Dark, and guarded the Chaos personally so that his subjects would be spared from it's corrupting essence. When he realized he was to fall to Chaos, he instead dove into it with a troupe of his most faithful knights in a desperate attempt to seal the Chaos, leaving his kingdom to his bride.
    Personally, I believe he died with a smile on his lips as the Cursed One freed him from his torment.
    Truly, a man worthy of respect and mourning.

    • @trustmeits610pm2
      @trustmeits610pm2 5 лет назад +126

      He says Alsanna's name as he dies. You gotta really listen for it though, as it's counted as a sound effect and not music or vocals. So it helps to turn them off.

    • @paladinleeroy5992
      @paladinleeroy5992 5 лет назад +57

      Trust me it's 6:10 PM I always relish that fight, but that fact always brings a tear to my eyes because it just proves how much he loves her.

    • @catgckool428
      @catgckool428 5 лет назад +66

      My response to seeing him die is this:
      "Goodbye you beautiful bastard!"

    • @thebleachwontdrinkitsself7560
      @thebleachwontdrinkitsself7560 5 лет назад +21

      @@trustmeits610pm2 I read this name then looked at the clock to find it was 6:08, nice.

    • @wilmagregg3131
      @wilmagregg3131 4 года назад +52

      and the best part is his sacrifice was not invain unlike many dark souls characters do to him keeping choas contained for so long it weakned it beyond repair.
      for the ivory kings sacrfice all demon kind began to die as the very fire of choas began to fade to the point only tiny embers of it remained in the demon king and demon prince both finally snuffed out by the rekindled lord.
      the man who ended the cruel cycle of dark souls forever by not snuffing the first flame out or ingiting it but ABSORBING it into himself becoming a true god of a new age a twilight under a eternal dark sign like eclipse.

  • @lectordreadwood3273
    @lectordreadwood3273 5 лет назад +452

    This song is a beautiful tragedy, even the instruments weep for the Ivory King's noble sacrafice

  • @stranger9847
    @stranger9847 4 года назад +591

    God imagine the ivory king slave knight Gael and artorias on a quest together

    • @Cptsuccess
      @Cptsuccess 3 года назад +105

      The most badass and greatest of all dark souls characters.

    • @caderiddle5996
      @caderiddle5996 3 года назад +92

      Throw in Alonne for good measure.

    • @JackoDaggers
      @JackoDaggers 3 года назад +83

      Lots of depression on that journey.

    • @saelinsmall
      @saelinsmall 3 года назад +39

      That would be the most insane party. Though I'd feel sorry for their enemies.

    • @MidoriOfTheShuinsen
      @MidoriOfTheShuinsen 3 года назад +64

      Might Solaire of the Sunlight Knights join for the sake of Jolly Cooperation?

  • @thetwelfthdoctor9892
    @thetwelfthdoctor9892 5 лет назад +289

    A beautiful requiem for an incredible King.
    Just to make you all sad: Ivory king actually has dialogues; when he appear, he say " Burn!", when he buff his sword he say " Die!" and, finally, when he is killed and set free from chaos influence, he say " Alsanna."

    • @paladinleeroy5992
      @paladinleeroy5992 5 лет назад +103

      Keep in mind his mind is mostly controlled/corrupted by the chaos at this point... yet he STILL remembers his wife's name. That was how much he loved her.

    • @nsz7977
      @nsz7977 4 года назад +31

      Went to check, cried later...

    • @lecrusty1984
      @lecrusty1984 3 года назад +31

      I know this comment is old, but when he attacks, he says "Die!", "Fight!" and sometimes "Make haste!". When he buffs his sword, he says "Let the old Chaos consume you!" or something like that.

    • @sunbro197
      @sunbro197 2 года назад +5

      You mean even more sad.

  • @dezopenguin9649
    @dezopenguin9649 5 лет назад +591

    Let us not ignore the fact that not only is the song good, but that somebody had to grind out 50 Loyce Souls in order to get those great shots of Alsanna and the cathedral for the video! Musical beauty combined with diligence.

    • @darthnihilus7951
      @darthnihilus7951 3 года назад +87

      I've gotten the 50 Loyce souls as well and let me tell you, holy shit is it an absolute grind fest. It took me three days to get them all... THREE DAYS!!!!!

    • @darthnihilus7951
      @darthnihilus7951 3 года назад +4

      @@ebonslayer3321 lucky

    • @darthnihilus7951
      @darthnihilus7951 3 года назад +4

      @@ebonslayer3321 yep. I also didn't have wifi at the time so yea, good times

    • @szarekhthesilentking7043
      @szarekhthesilentking7043 2 года назад +15

      @@darthnihilus7951 I got them all too. The rewards are worth it just to bring Eleum Loyce to peace

    • @darthnihilus7951
      @darthnihilus7951 2 года назад

      @@szarekhthesilentking7043 being in company of champions certainly doesn't help, but the extra challenge makes the reward greater

  • @Palnai
    @Palnai Год назад +30

    People here were crediting the weakness of the demons in Dark Souls 3 to the actions of the Ivory King and his Queen but I think they did more than that, in Dark Souls 2 the Demon's Great Hammer's description outright says "The origins of its name are unclear. Its tremendous weight suggests that it was never intended for humans. Perhaps it was an offering to the demons that appear in legend. "
    Meaning that people had forgotten that demons existed and enough time had passed for any record of them to be confused for myth, I'd like to credit all that on the Ivory King, his Knights, and his Queen. They suppressed the demons long enough and so effectively to not only greatly weaken them but also to have the world forget that goddamn demons existed despite having their weapons floating about.
    Another thing is that when you descend into the old chaos yourself, you don't see a single demon there. It's just the Loyce knights and their king.
    They kicked so much demon ass and for so long, that the birthplace of demons didn't have any demons to throw at you and people forgot demons were even a thing. That's bloody badass.

  • @kamic136
    @kamic136 5 лет назад +633

    ”When the fire comes, I will die to protect you.”
    That gave me chills to hear that sentence

  • @himboghost629
    @himboghost629 3 года назад +125

    The comments: we know the lore of dark souls
    Me: I have no idea what's happening but this band has cool music and I'm here for it

    • @okaberintarou2515
      @okaberintarou2515 2 года назад +2

      XD

    • @boristomislav1256
      @boristomislav1256 2 года назад +38

      I'll fill you in a bit: at the beginning of the world, 4 lord souls came from the first flame. These lord souls were life, death, light, and dark. The beings that claimed these souls laid the foundation for the entire world, but one by one, each of them was weakened or corrupted. The life soul and the dark soul are the important ones in the Ivory King's (the guy the song's about) story.
      The life soul was corrupted when its holder, the witch of Izalith, tried to create another first flame. It didn't work, and instead created the chaos flame, along with demons. The bed of chaos, what became of the witch, and the source of all demons, was defeated in dark souls 1 and had its soul removed, but it did not die. The chaos flame kept burning, and demons kept being created.
      The dark soul, at the beginning of the age of fire, was split into countless fragments, and these fragments created humanity. In the first game's DLC, it was revealed that humanity can corrupt when it is tempered with. A pygmy named Manus, an ancestor of humanity, had his humanity tempered with, and it created a corrupting darkness called the Abyss. Manus was killed in the first game's DLC, but his rampant humanity split into shards.
      The Ivory King was a knight who found the bed of chaos, and built a fortress called Eleum Loyce to contain it. He positioned his throne right in front of the entrance, so that he would be the first line of defence against whatever demons escaped. Eventually a shard of manus, Alsanna, sought to become his queen. As a child of the Abyss, she intended to use him for her safety, and to grow in power from him. The Ivory King knew this, but still loved her the same. Eventually, the chaos flame began to grow out of control, and to appease it, the Ivory King dove into the depths of chaos.
      He was burnt, corrupted, and had his soul consumed, but he succeeded in appeasing it. Alsanna continued to watch over the entrance, honoring her king who loved her despite her nature, and who allowed her to grow above it. Eventually, you come to Eleum Loyce, and Alsanna wishes for you to finally let her king rest. So you, and the last remaining Loyce knights, jump into the bed of chaos, and finally let the Burnt Ivory King die. As he dies, he says one final word. "Alsanna."
      Also, Aviators is just one dude. Makes it even better.

  • @librazodiarts1924
    @librazodiarts1924 5 лет назад +69

    I knew I should have served him instead of Vendrick... The way he cries out "Alsanna..." as he dies breaks my whole heart.

  • @onionknight8128
    @onionknight8128 2 года назад +41

    A true king inspires loyalty in his subjects. His knights are so loyal to him that they are willing to sacrifice their own lives to protect the kingdom he created even if it's in ruins.

  • @L0rdLexan01
    @L0rdLexan01 5 лет назад +945

    This man is one of the only True Heroes in Dark Souls. Many kings are hailed like such at the beginning; but all have a dark side to them that you learn as you continue.
    But not the Ivory King. He was good and true, and even Hollowed and Burnt, you can tell he still sates the Old Chaos. His death is not the loss of a Hero, but the Freedom of a Legend's Tortured Soul. He rivals Artorias in story, but exceed him in compassion. When met with the Dark, he did not destroy it, but let it drink his strength to become something more than the sum of it's parts.
    The only hero truly deserving of a song.
    Besides us, of course.

    • @jefferycrouse4652
      @jefferycrouse4652 5 лет назад +82

      The Ivory King was better than Artorias in my opinion. The Ivory king fought on against the Chaos and the darkness for his people, Artorias was just another servant of Gwyn the true villain in dark souls. The Ivory King also completed his quest, sealing away the old chaos while Artorias' legend is a lie. It's sad everyone pisses on DS2, it might not be as magnificent as 3 or interconnected as 1 but damn if it didn't have the best lore story until Ringed city and Ariandel.

    • @RED-hb1di
      @RED-hb1di 5 лет назад +16

      You watch too much vaati, Gwyn is not the True Villain. he wanted people to not be shriveled jerky husks and have life.

    • @Jerorero
      @Jerorero 5 лет назад +37

      RED Nah, Gwyn was a coward and a greedy slimeball who despised humans and wanted his own rule to continue. Even Aldia tells us that. Gwyn committed the first sin. He's a douchebag.

    • @RED-hb1di
      @RED-hb1di 5 лет назад +17

      @@Jerorero you believe a massive ball that a cat threw up who clearly wants to abuse power? you believe him? And gwyn is a coward for doing exactly what our main characters do and are praised is Heroes for? Also he's the reason that people aren't shriveled jerky men living in complete darkness. You know there's a lot more evidence saying that Gwyn is a good guy than a bad guy and if you look closely, all the evidence that says he's the bad guy comes from clearly evil characters, Kaathe is a soul hungry snake who only desires Humanity become shriveled and Evil, aldia is a power-hungry hairball who has committed countless atrocities all in the pursuit of his own power, yuria and her evil church are well, incredibly evil, But sure, trust the clearly evil people to tell you who is evil. that makes a lot of sense.

    • @Jerorero
      @Jerorero 5 лет назад +30

      RED You do realize dark ending is a thing? "Shriveled jerk men" is the true form of humans, so why would we lie to ourselves and be something we're not? Aldia is powerhungry? wtf? He literally wanted to clean gwyns shit up. He's a bro.

  • @anondescriptbullet
    @anondescriptbullet 3 года назад +189

    The sunken king was a coward
    The Iron king was a greedy megalomaniac
    Vendrick was a ruthless, genocidal, sociopath
    but the Ivory king was a hero

  • @EungsuLee
    @EungsuLee 5 лет назад +686

    And in Dark Souls 3, we see even the Chaos flame dwindles and the demonkinds face their last.
    Finally the Ivory King can rest in peace and his queen can take a goddamn shower and nap.

    • @dodojesus4529
      @dodojesus4529 4 года назад +57

      Gael collected all of the dark Soul...
      She's dead

    • @thetau4866
      @thetau4866 4 года назад +47

      Yet...the chaos was itself a tragic story...

    • @mustafao09008
      @mustafao09008 4 года назад +2

      Taucron Heretic how?

    • @hunterotte4085
      @hunterotte4085 4 года назад +72

      @@mustafao09008 If you want a short version, go watch VaatiVidya's remastered version of the Izalith episode.
      Its complicated and very hidden in the lore. The chaos of course was born of the chaos flame, but despite the common consensus that people think is that they tried to make a 2nd flame to replace the first, that is actually not confirmed. Another explanation that I feel makes more sense is that they tried to bolster their pyromancy's power too much and eventually lost control of the flame they made. Hence Quelana always telling you to never let your flame consume you. Apon the chaos flames birth it consumed the family (except quelana, who had fled because she feared what would happen), turning them into what they are now. Two sisters (the balls next to the bed of chaos) were sacrificed along with the mother taking in the flame to calm the chaos (the "avatar of chaos" is what comes out when you destroy the 2 balls). The only son was the first (either him or fire sage, I forget) to transform and his transformed state was in constant pain, so one sister gave him a ring to quell the pain (orange charred ring). One day he dropped it, never to see it again and continue suffering since then. The white lady and Qualag were very close, one day the white lady noticed an infection in blighttown and devoured it against Qualag's warnings and wishes to protect the people of Blighttown and became very ill. She was made a firekeeper so that humanity would flourish within her as that is what eased the pain, and Qualag and Kirk would too bring her humanity from those they have slain to help her. It didn't help enough, and she sits in constant pain and we go on to kill Qualag and whether we kill Kirk or not he stops coming to help her. Quelana believes all of her family is suffering when its only 2 of them, but unaware she tells us to kill them to end their pain and feels guilty for abandoning them.
      As for demons themselves, they are not as chaotic as one would think. After the flame was calmed by the daughter's and mother's sacrifice, everything gained order and a kingdom flourished. They would go on to be attacked by Gwyn's black knights for he ignorantly believed they were a threat and a war was waged, no victor was ever claimed. After the flame was released by the Witches death it flourished anew on the land of Farossa and the Ivory King came to deal with it. After so long of fighting it and the corrupting effects of being near a daughter of the abyss he left her with a promise, the kingdom, and a blade symbolizing their lives together. He went on to sacrifice himself to the chaos, plunging into the chaos's heart and freezing eleum loyce in time. We go on to kill him and end his suffering and his wifes burden. After this the flame begins dying, and the kingdom of demon's who have been attacked by Gwyn, and subdued by the Ivory King, they are weakened into pitiful states of their former glory.
      And by ds3 another force, Lothric, attacks the demons. It was a unprovoked slaughter, the demon's stood no chance. And finally all that is left of the royalty is a severly beaten king and the prince, the final hope for demon kind. We end up killing him too.
      If there is ever a DS4, aside from maybe 1 hidden boss, I do not believe there will be any demons left. They were never a problem aside from sharing a land with Farossa, but they couldn't help that. All they wanted to do was live a peaceful existence but for whatever reason they always had war on their doorstep. The demon's themselves are not even chaotic at this point, shown by how they could build a literal civilization with a hierarchy and broker a peace treaty with Gwyn (basically Gwyn calls off the Black Knights and the Demon's must give them some demons as slaves, the batwing demons and the Guardian Beast being 2 examples).

    • @hunterotte4085
      @hunterotte4085 4 года назад +6

      @@mustafao09008 Edit, butchered some of it. As said, Vaati explains it way better.

  • @chancevance1641
    @chancevance1641 4 года назад +106

    Throughout the whole souls series I've found 3 of the most honorable and memorable characters to grace our presence.
    The First was Solaire, while not the First Born of the Sun he was the true Heir of the Light. Always shining in the darkest of times.
    The Second was our favorite onion knight, a true exemplar of the knights of Catarina and as great a friend as Solaire.
    The Third was the Ivory King, a man long since lost, who stared right into the Chasms of Chaos with a true heart and stood stalwart against the darkness for the sake of all. A true King.
    It's hard to beat souls such as these.

    • @hunterotte4085
      @hunterotte4085 4 года назад +9

      The souls series indeed has very few TRULY heroic figures, many tyrants and mad ones, and innumerable brave ones. My top 3 (technically 4) heroic figures would be the Ivory King at the top, the second would be King Vendrik and sharing the spot for similar reasons would be his brother Aldia, and 3 way tied 2nd would be Gael. Odd rating I know but I should explain.
      The Ivory King dedicated himself to defending his kingdom, people, and loved ones. He accepted the daughter of the abyss at his side and inspired her to the point she overcame one of the strongest emotions and her whole beings point. And unlike most king's who send their armies to deal with an issue, he build his throne above the problem so that anything that crawls out would be forced to face him first. And when he was drained of most his energy, he gave everything to his wife and plunged into the chaos's heart to quell the flame. Sacrificing even his soul to protect the kingdom he cared for.
      King Vendrik was like, but not quite the Ivory King. He too did everything within his power to protect his kingdom, its people, and those he loved. But he was blinded by love, and his queen abused this. He didn't have the heart to fight his queen, so he put up defenses to block her progress. The looking mirror knight, the shrine of amana that hypnotizes beings of dark, and even severed the soul from his body. Velstaadt sealing the hollowed king in the crypts. He had his faults, but that is only human.
      Aldia, probably the oddest choice on the list due to the countless abominations he made and inhumane testing he committed. But one must understand, it is a necessity to understand the nature of souls and break the curse of the undead. Aldia dedicated his existence to this study, to correct the world and end the suffering of the cycle. Frankly I have no idea whether the form he is in was voluntary, or an accident. But he somehow found a way to transcend it himself, and yet still dedicated his time to trying to fix the world. One may even question if he is responsible for ds3, but that question will likely never be answered as we will never know the identity of the "First of the scholars", whom convinced Lothric to reject linking the fire and the rise of the unkindled, a being that could be described as "beyond the scope of light and beyond the reach of dark".
      Gael, existed since the time of the gods and even outlived his masters. He one day found himself in the painted world and met the new painter, acting as her caretaker. With his knowledge, devised a plan that would likely ruin him but end the cycle. Dedicating himself to a painting made from the dark soul of man. The world is destined to turn to dust, but when that does happen and everyone loses hope, they will awaken in a true dark age in the painted world. A dark age that will pass, and the world will carry on into a new age.
      This is why I like these characters so much. Solair and onion bro's, definitely amongst the bravest souls for sure.

    • @szarekhthesilentking7043
      @szarekhthesilentking7043 4 года назад +3

      Which onion knight? I hope you mean Siegward he is IMO, the best onion, made me cry like an onion should

    • @yamcha9791
      @yamcha9791 4 года назад

      Y H O R M

    • @ryansavering4115
      @ryansavering4115 3 года назад +1

      Seigward was less good than Seigmeyer and Siegfried’s story imo

    • @mothman8300
      @mothman8300 Год назад +1

      Well, Solaire only continues to shine if you take the chaos covenant shortcut before going to lost city but yeah

  • @eternalbacon3723
    @eternalbacon3723 Год назад +54

    This..... this is real love. You can hear it, you can FEEL it. Mighty warrior though he may have been, I respect a man who can love someone like this, to a far higher degree than any fighter.

  • @malteaser8438
    @malteaser8438 5 лет назад +218

    I arrive at Eleum Loyce
    Alsanna : Wifed
    Women : Respected
    Aava : Watching
    I am forcibly thrown into the old chaos with my knights

  • @hectorbeck4350
    @hectorbeck4350 5 лет назад +127

    This dude joins Artorias, Manus, Alonne, Eileen, Maria and Gehrman as one of my favourite Soulsborne characters
    Also Incandescent Solaire and my onion boi, Siegward. Thank you for the reminder, Nathan Jora (:

    • @nathanjora7627
      @nathanjora7627 4 года назад +9

      Hector Beck I don’t see Solaire nor Sigward in this list.
      Perhaps the archives are incom... wait, wrong reference.

    • @christianlopez9154
      @christianlopez9154 Год назад

      No iron tarkus ??

    • @hectorbeck4350
      @hectorbeck4350 Год назад

      @@christianlopez9154
      Quite right, him too

  • @wyrmshogun5245
    @wyrmshogun5245 5 лет назад +50

    Ivory king last words:"My Queen... I'm sorry... I couldn't save you, but someone will."

  • @zur0ra418
    @zur0ra418 2 года назад +26

    Can we just talk about how this guy had a city potentially more powerful and bigger than Gwyn's built upon COLD instead of flame?
    Ivory king Vs Gwyn, I'd say Ivory king wins, Simply because his cause was the most noble, Gwyn was the one who committed the first sin, i don't see the Ivory king doing anything outright evil just for his own gain, Hell, He got himself killed to protect someone he knew was evil simply because he trusted her to change, If anyone deserved Gwyn's power, It was the Ivory king.

  • @NLABRAiNiAC
    @NLABRAiNiAC 5 лет назад +404

    Light a candle for me, on this winter's day~
    The whole album is a gold mine, but this is the song that first caught me after listening to it.

    • @guillemlara1964
      @guillemlara1964 5 лет назад +4

      Knight Brolaire I think your username is one of the best I've ever seen.

  • @dtjackson1647
    @dtjackson1647 5 лет назад +279

    "I will die to protect you,
    Light a candle for me on this Winter's day.
    My queen don't cry tonight,
    There's a dream left to cling to."
    There's nothing more beautiful than sacrificing your health, sanity, life, and even your dreams in order to protect those of someone you love.

    • @caboose3721
      @caboose3721 5 лет назад +9

      Except for you know ice cream... Or like... A talking horse...

    • @thetau4866
      @thetau4866 4 года назад +5

      @@caboose3721 those are good, but funnily enough he had the first considering how much ice fills his kingdom.

  • @bit_sized155
    @bit_sized155 2 года назад +17

    The Ivory King is in my opinion the true hero of the game as he sacrificed everything so that others stayed safe to such an extend that he build his throne on top of the demon pit. Truly a hero

  • @FlareZero
    @FlareZero 2 года назад +21

    The Ivory King is the best character in DS2, A true hero that will protect everithing and everyone above anything else, even his life, a good character in a world of evil, truly a magnificent King.
    All hail the Ivory King.

  • @ZeroMizKun
    @ZeroMizKun 5 лет назад +719

    it just sound so touching tho... ♥ "My Queen, don't cry tonight" ;w;

    • @disheveledfatguy1493
      @disheveledfatguy1493 3 года назад +17

      I read this as he said it omg

    • @padroelhijodemorzat112
      @padroelhijodemorzat112 3 года назад +9

      You should dedicate this song to your special person uwu

    • @Parrtorias
      @Parrtorias 3 года назад +3

      Didn't expect to see you here

    • @BlueStarr86
      @BlueStarr86 2 года назад +29

      The Ivory King is the one man worthy of his crown in these games. He loved his people and his queen so much that he put his throne at the mouth of chaos, so that the first thing any monster saw when it escaped the howling abyss was him. He knew his queen was a fragment of the darkness, who married him because he was strong of arms, but his strength of character was greater and he made her a better person through sheer force of will and faith.

    • @pressaltf4forfreevbucks179
      @pressaltf4forfreevbucks179 2 года назад +2

      Cherry moment

  • @rstan5981
    @rstan5981 5 лет назад +80

    You know what? I always liked Ivory King and having song about him is great. Particalary as a story of a man, a mortal, not a legend nor god, seing result of what he has done by our own eyes. Story of Ivory Kind is one of many others telling more "human" and local stories of Dark Souls 2 which is beautiful.

    • @nathanjora7627
      @nathanjora7627 4 года назад +2

      Rstan I mean... The dude was pretty much a legend though.
      He ain’t the chosen undead or the cursed one of DS1 and 2, he is a mighty king and all that.
      Still a badass though.

  • @Killingspree535
    @Killingspree535 5 лет назад +159

    God this song is so damn good, excellent closer to an excellent album. The story itself is certainly one of my favorites from the whole of the Dark Souls series. A King whom sacrifices himself for his kingdom and his Queen, who he knows was there to take his soul for herself; but showed her only love in return and changed her entire worldview, is one of the most romantic things I've ever seen in any media whatsoever.

    • @thetau4866
      @thetau4866 4 года назад +10

      He showed her how to be brave

  • @fishpaste2100
    @fishpaste2100 5 лет назад +201

    This was definitely one of the most surprising on the album, it has a tone that I really wasn’t expecting and really like and has also ended up being one of my most played songs from Let There Be Fire.

  • @kaisercrowva116
    @kaisercrowva116 4 года назад +56

    A sad song about a good man that give up his own life to protect his people and his beloved queen. I always feel so danm sad killing him.

    • @MK-xj5by
      @MK-xj5by 3 года назад +5

      At least he can rest in peace … he won’t be hurt anymore

  • @Lucky-ud2ov
    @Lucky-ud2ov 5 лет назад +62

    You have a bad habit of making me cry with your music.

    • @Distortia1994
      @Distortia1994 5 лет назад +6

      Irina Moritz Is it really a *bad* habit, though? Considering the beauty of the songs in question.

  • @Cobravenom69
    @Cobravenom69 5 лет назад +57

    The Ivory kings story is probably my favourite Story in Dark souls

  • @bulwarkentertainment1501
    @bulwarkentertainment1501 2 года назад +9

    The Ivory King, my favorite ruler in the souls series. A great king and even greater man, his sacrifice, his hope, and his steady march into the fire in defiance, a truly worthy king. May his soul rest and be at peace.

  • @dronoid4659
    @dronoid4659 4 года назад +77

    Good lore in dark souls:* exists *
    Aviators writing equally good song: *This is the Requiem*

  • @dainblack8289
    @dainblack8289 5 лет назад +43

    My recommended videos are being taken over by Aviators uploads.

  • @blazwings1021
    @blazwings1021 5 лет назад +22

    actually the best stanzas are
    "light a candle for me"
    "on this winter's night"
    "my queen don't cry tonight"
    "theres a dream left to cling to"
    how do you guys do this beautiful music, beautiful lyrics and beautiful video?

  • @akito4149
    @akito4149 5 лет назад +37

    I don’t even know this game, but I love the somber eerie vibes in his music-
    I found this guys music a few months ago with the song “I don’t want to hurt you” and all of his songs are great-

    • @madryoch
      @madryoch 5 лет назад +1

      It's about time you learned about the games as well. I expect you will like them.

  • @SWDude2710
    @SWDude2710 5 лет назад +379

    You have one of the best singing voices ever.

  • @aidanlitts386
    @aidanlitts386 3 года назад +5

    This song has rekindled my love for Dark Souls 2. It was the first of the "soulsborne" series I have ever played and what sparked my love for the franchise as a whole. The first time I played I wasn't a hero of old or the Chosen One, I was a person looking for a cure for the Undead Curse in an old kingdom. I felt helpless and like my journey was in vain, and this feeling only increased the second time I found Aldia. I now have DS1 and I am having a blast however the more I play the more I want to go back to the sequel. Alright I am gonna play some DS2 now and just appreciate the game that started it all for me.

  • @simonevo9743
    @simonevo9743 5 лет назад +93

    I'm not crying, you're crying! >

  • @Peaches-fs9zq
    @Peaches-fs9zq 5 лет назад +26

    When I first saw the list of songs for Let There Be Fire, I had no idea what this song could be or if I would like it, and the day of the premiere I was blown away by how gorgeous it was from the very beginning.
    This song has become one of my top favorites from LTBF, its such a sweet but sad song and I adore that!

  • @miragray4284
    @miragray4284 5 лет назад +88

    This song gave me chills when I first heard it, and it continues to do so. The mournful guitars create a very heavy atmosphere, and your high vocals are perfect for driving in the emotions this song conveys.

  • @UsenameTakenWasTaken
    @UsenameTakenWasTaken 5 лет назад +6

    Hail to the King, baby.

  • @jaysan2674
    @jaysan2674 5 лет назад +46

    This actually got me to study and finish my homework. The two last things I ever wanted to do, i got done by listening to this song; from the moment I got the notification of this release.
    You, sir, made a miracle happen. Sounds trivial to you (and anyone reading this), but this is a big deal to me. Thank you so much, and magnificent job!!

  • @meunierduhoussoypaul7315
    @meunierduhoussoypaul7315 4 года назад +17

    Amazing song about an amazing character of an amazing series of games. Besides, I love how you use a Majula-like theme to refer the game and infuse in the song a sense of peace for anybody who played the game and to whom Majula really was a peaceful place.

    • @meunierduhoussoypaul7315
      @meunierduhoussoypaul7315 4 года назад +1

      Which also nod to the talent of From to create peaceful areas, through the atmosphere and the musical theme, in the middle of unforgivable worlds. Cause it always struckme how the Firelink Shrine (the 1st one mostly) and the Majula themes were stuck in my head and were always synonyms of peace after a long and harsh journey

  • @timetraveler1788
    @timetraveler1788 5 лет назад +22

    ALL HAIL THE IVORY KING!!!

  • @arthurdoll7524
    @arthurdoll7524 5 лет назад +5

    The only man who have conquered the Abyss...
    The true hero of the souls series .

  • @marcmoreno3220
    @marcmoreno3220 5 лет назад +18

    Un requiem al Rey de Marfil, simplemente alucinante

  • @therookie7401
    @therookie7401 4 года назад +8

    Long live the one true king.

  • @KratKrit
    @KratKrit 5 лет назад +69

    I dropped everything to come watch this, not dissatisfied, thank you!

  • @brendokamei
    @brendokamei 5 лет назад +14

    The best song for the best king!

  • @rattles8789
    @rattles8789 5 лет назад +13

    Ah, yes. The *LORE WALK*
    Seriously, good shit as always man.

  • @Rick-uq4bz
    @Rick-uq4bz 5 лет назад +24

    0 views, likes and dislikes.
    I didn't think it was possible to be _this_ early...
    Congrats on the 170K subs, Avi, amazing work as always!
    :)

  • @p0rridge170
    @p0rridge170 5 лет назад +12

    got the notification, now here i am

  • @voidlight6006
    @voidlight6006 4 года назад +4

    I havent even played ds2 and this made me teary eyed

  • @strigidoo
    @strigidoo 5 лет назад +10

    Definitively the best one! The vocals and the lyrics are just perfect! This song is really beautiful! And I'm very happy because I've wait so long for this! Congrats Avi!

  • @imperitur
    @imperitur 5 лет назад +10

    You deserve to be more famous, your songs are truly a diamond among fake gems

  • @bumblebot2458
    @bumblebot2458 5 лет назад +11

    Damn man. You sent shivers down my spine with this one! Great job!

  • @shinkutruebadore5691
    @shinkutruebadore5691 5 лет назад +9

    This is beautifully sung. This is just so perfect, and I'm definitely not crying right now-

  • @ahzekahriman196
    @ahzekahriman196 5 лет назад +8

    this... this is beautiful

  • @user-fh4gz2gu7v
    @user-fh4gz2gu7v 2 года назад

    Maaan! It's SO BEAUTIFUL!! Every sound is so perfectly picked.. I love this!

  • @leilavalens3617
    @leilavalens3617 5 лет назад +5

    Such a beautiful and melancholy song.

  • @UrsineBloke
    @UrsineBloke 5 лет назад +2

    Beautiful as always, this is no surprise from one such as you, a true master of song and one who understands emotion and art above all else

  • @myst.029
    @myst.029 5 лет назад +1

    i miss you aviators and now listening

  • @csgilmore3536
    @csgilmore3536 5 лет назад

    Sees new aviators song while at work, leaves the tab on my phone so I don't forget, screaming with joy inwardly for when I get home. I was not disappointed. Keep up the amazing work.

  • @LibertyBella21
    @LibertyBella21 5 лет назад +4

    This is beauty itself!! One of my absolute favorites!

  • @insulttothehumanrace3807
    @insulttothehumanrace3807 5 лет назад +3

    How did you know I started playing Dark Souls II again a couple days ago?!?!
    But in all seriousness, this song is really amazing. Thank you for your work in making this masterpiece.

  • @fangorn23
    @fangorn23 5 лет назад +5

    This might be my favorite you've ever made. Not sure how or why, but I just KEEP PLAYING IT.

  • @coolguyman16
    @coolguyman16 5 лет назад +2

    Yes, a DS2 song! You did a great job as always!

  • @defective.6192
    @defective.6192 5 лет назад +3

    Yes! This just completed my week!

  • @squipycheetah4442
    @squipycheetah4442 5 лет назад +7

    Yes, my absolute favourite song ever. I love it with all my heart!

  • @SilverPXGaming
    @SilverPXGaming 5 лет назад +3

    I absolutely love this. The video. The song. The lyrics. It’s simply *beautiful* !

  • @MyoticTesseract
    @MyoticTesseract 5 лет назад

    Love how bittersweet this song is. Such a nice closer to this rollercoaster of an album.

  • @morningcoffeecat2271
    @morningcoffeecat2271 5 лет назад +26

    I stopped shaving to watch this😂
    All I can say is that its absolutely beautiful, definitely one of the best album closers in a long time❤

    • @alexandreramos9375
      @alexandreramos9375 5 лет назад +1

      why would you share that kkkk

    • @yheralawha6921
      @yheralawha6921 5 лет назад +1

      @@alexandreramos9375 Appreciate the honesty. Better than a lie, or a bs "perfect" selfie moment.

  • @metacooler5947
    @metacooler5947 5 лет назад +14

    The Ivory King of Ds2

  • @HenningsEdits
    @HenningsEdits 5 лет назад +3

    Just from a musical perspective, this has always been one of the most unique songs on Let There Be Fire. I love that spanish ballad vibe fused with Industrial elements, and the fact that this song and the album opener, Painted Ashes, reference each other.

  • @samuraizwb
    @samuraizwb 5 лет назад +1

    Lord... that first set of lines really set the powerful feel of this songs meaning. I had a shiver run up my spine listening to this, which only happens when i hear something truly inspiring , beautiful, and powerful. This is a work of art. Thank you for making something so wonderful that respects a game that introduced me to this series.

  • @Saltarian1
    @Saltarian1 5 лет назад

    Just wanted to say...Thank you, such a passion for my favorite series. Masterpiece! and thx for the Google Play release!

  • @esixt
    @esixt 5 лет назад +5

    PRAISE THE SUN
    praise the Aviators

  • @emilywellborn8744
    @emilywellborn8744 3 года назад +1

    This is beautiful!!😭😭😭😭 I cried from how sad and just amazing it was.

  • @TheAviatorsFan
    @TheAviatorsFan 5 лет назад +1

    My favorite on the new album ❤️ Amazing work son! Your work is a reflection of your dedication and hard work. Always love reading your fans comments. Shine on 💕

  • @joshcoxmusic4771
    @joshcoxmusic4771 3 года назад +1

    great atmosphere created here, love the "Dark Acoustic" vibe

  • @monsteratnightman8881
    @monsteratnightman8881 5 лет назад +3

    what's this? a new Aviators song? thusly my day is vastly improved

  • @iryn9936
    @iryn9936 5 лет назад +4

    Charming, mournful and touching atmosphere that cling to soul...

  • @altairakbar2405
    @altairakbar2405 4 года назад +2

    God... that made my eye sweat...

  • @MANNY100123
    @MANNY100123 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing as always, Avi! Thank you! :)

  • @locknpost1864
    @locknpost1864 5 лет назад

    One of the first songs I heard on the album, amazing!

  • @efthimisnt.86
    @efthimisnt.86 5 лет назад +2

    A truly magnificent piece of music and for a character that sincerely deserves it
    And of course written and performed by a unique individual like Aviators
    Such a masterpiece

  • @epitomeofbeauty6175
    @epitomeofbeauty6175 5 лет назад +16

    Hell ye, an aviators vid

  • @thephantom3487
    @thephantom3487 5 лет назад +48

    ...
    When u just can't describe how good a song is

    • @moathewolfcub3020
      @moathewolfcub3020 5 лет назад +4

      Beautifully sad that manages to touch both heart and soul?

  • @moathewolfcub3020
    @moathewolfcub3020 5 лет назад +24

    This song feels so beautifully sad, as if he is holding her close as he says Goodbye to her :( I love it
    Haven't played the game so I can't say if the pictures in my head match with the actual game

    • @georgesmith7449
      @georgesmith7449 5 лет назад +1

      There's a video on the story if your interested by vaativideo. Look at his prepare to cry video on the ivory king.

    • @thetau4866
      @thetau4866 4 года назад

      images.app.goo.gl/RgTg2QQiavDhZ5X78

  • @misolho9131
    @misolho9131 5 лет назад +4

    Incredible work, Aviators! There isn't one single song of yours that I don't like!

  • @gamingchaos8665
    @gamingchaos8665 5 лет назад

    BEAUTIFUL. Tugs at the heart man. I love it.

  • @PhobosNoce
    @PhobosNoce 5 лет назад

    why these is so awesome