Mind-Blowing Secrets Unveiled: Elden Ring's Torrent Holds Hidden Surprises

Elden Ring, known for its captivating mysteries, keeps players engaged from start to finish. As players venture into the Lands Between as the Tarnished, they encounter numerous challenges and enigmas waiting to be unraveled. The Night of Black Knives, the governing powers of the Lands Between, the Erdtree's nature, the Elden Ring itself—FromSoftware's open-world RPG offers a plethora of content that keeps fans intrigued long after completing their initial playthrough.

Even the companions accompanying the player aren't exempt from suspicion, with intriguing developments unfolding throughout Elden Ring's extensive gameplay. Some characters, like Melina, the Tarnished's enigmatic companion, remain shrouded in mystery from beginning to end, though subtle hints may point in different directions. However, one character that receives minimal explanation and yet is playable alongside the main protagonist is Torrent, the Spectral Steed. While Torrent initially appears as Melina's travel companion, their connection becomes more enigmatic the deeper players delve.

Torrent's Connection to Elden Ring's Most Mysterious Figures

At first, Torrent accompanies Melina on their journey, appearing together in a cutscene after the player's initial death. Dialogue later reveals that Torrent became interested in the player character, even when Melina had doubts. Once the player interacts with a Site of Grace triggering Melina's appearance, they obtain the Spectral Steed Whistle, enabling them to summon Torrent at any outdoor location. For most players, Torrent remains a background element, perceived merely as a gameplay mechanic.

However, a hint of something more arises when players return to the early Church of Elleh. Ranni the Witch, who temporarily uses the alias Renna, inquires about the player's possession of the spectral steed. Upon confirmation, Ranni provides the Spirit Calling Bell and the Lone Wolf Ashes, claiming to have received them from Torrent's former master. It becomes evident that Melina is not Torrent's previous owner, as she didn't provide the bell herself. Further interactions with Ranni imply her secretive nature, suggesting that she wouldn't leave the safety of her tower without significant reasons. Players are left wondering why their horse is known to such important individuals, while Elden Ring remains tight-lipped.

Elden Ring's DLC Could Shed Light on Torrent's True Nature

Despite Elden Ring's extensive lore scattered throughout its world and menus, it provides no explicit information about Torrent. The Spectral Steed Whistle is described simply as a "delicate goldwork ring," with no additional item descriptions shedding light on the steed itself. Online discussions among players have speculated about Torrent's uniqueness, but until FromSoftware released teaser art for Elden Ring's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, no concrete details emerged. The artwork depicted an unidentified rider atop a horned, shaggy horse—the same type of steed seen only once before.

Logical assumptions suggest that the youthful-looking rider is none other than the unfought demigod Miquella. With Miquella associated with unalloyed gold and known for his supernatural charm, it is reasonable to speculate that he played a role in preparing Torrent for summoning. What this entails remains a matter of speculation, but it hints at the possibility of Shadow of the Erdtree answering long-standing questions about Elden Ring and its characters—a prospect that excites many fans.