LogFAQs > #959014663

So, I beleive the game only offers hints at your character, an Unkindled, being someone who attempted to light the first flame & became ash. Nothing outright states the fact. You would need to either put this together yourself, or find that out from another player, or you would have had to learn it from the multimedia & interviews surrounding the game. Is that correct?

I think Miyazaki was just trying to help spur players on a little bit in terms of figuring out what the Unkindled are. They dont Hollow. Their Ash seems to be related to a mana bar (similar to Demons Souls moreso than Dark Souls) that is used for Estus, Sorcery, Miracles, Pyromancy, and even Melee. Everything. So theres a lot of stuff to think about there. Andre is also back, which could mean that the fire didnt get linked in his world? Was it only half-linked? Shouldnt he have died a human? Or did he survive because hes (not) related to the Gods?

Its okay to say you dont know exactly whats happening and raise points to help everyone figure it out, you know.

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