Dark Souls III

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Gwyn, Lord of Cinder, who was a key part of the first Dark Souls game’s narrative, is referenced in Dark Souls III.

Gwyn’s name can have multiple meanings in the Welsh language, including “white, pure, holy, blessed”. His character in the first Dark Souls bears similarities to the mythical Welsh figure Gwyn ap Nudd.

In Dark Souls III, Gwyn’s powers manifest through the Soul of Cinder.

The character Dark Sun Gwyndolin returns in this game following their appearance in the first Dark Souls. Gwyndolin’s name may derive from the Welsh female name Gwendolyn or Gwendolen, meaning “white ring”. According to legend, Gwendolen became Queen of Britain after defeating her husband King Locrinus in battle.

Another character from the first game, Gwynevere, Princess of Sunlight, is mentioned in text in Dark Souls III. With her name meaning “white phantom” in Welsh, Gwynevere can be said to take inspiration from Gwenhwyfar, the Queen of Britain and wife of King Arthur.

Mentioned only in text, Llewellyn was a blacksmith who crafted the Llewellyn Shield and an entire armour set. In Dark Souls II, this set included the Llewellyn Armor, Llewellyn Gloves and Llewellyn Shoes. In Dark Souls III, this has become known as the Drang Set.

Llewellyn is a variant of the popular Welsh name Llywelyn. Throughout Welsh history there have been a number of powerful Welsh kings, princes and warriors with this name, including Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, one of the last native Welshmen to be crowned Prince of Wales, and Llywelyn the Great, who ruled and united most of Wales between the 12th and 13th centuries.

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