"Elden Ring" fans have a new way to delve deeper into the game's intricate lore with a luxurious 500-page book by lore expert Geoff "SmoughTown" Truscott. This detailed guide will go into the extensive mythology of FromSoftware's famous RPG in more depth than ever.
This book, "Grace Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring," describes the stories and myths that make up the game's world in great detail. SmoughTown, famous for his 35-hour video series on the lore of "Elden Ring," is working on this project to help people understand the game's complicated story much better. Even though FromSoftware or Bandai Namco have not officially backed the book, SmoughTown's standing in the "Elden Ring" community gives this unofficial release much weight.
The book contains a lot of information and beautiful pictures drawn by famous artists. It is also a piece of art, made to look like an old book with gold leafing on the pages and various fancy binding choices.
A $279 collector's version has faux white leather binding and a flocked velvet slipcase. For those who want a more high-end experience, the limited edition costs $773 and comes with signed artwork by Shimhaq and real leather binding. The most expensive edition, the benefactor's edition, costs $1,104 and comes with extras like having the buyer's name written in the book and better gold gilding on all the page edges.
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There are three different versions of "Grace Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring" for different types of buyers and fans. Even though it is the least expensive, the collector's version still offers a great experience with its beautiful graphics and design.
If you pre-order before August 10, you can get free shipping and the chance to upgrade to the limited version. Pre-orders also come with e-book and audiobook versions when they become available, making this a complete deal for fans of "Elden Ring."
The limited and benefactor's editions have more special features. Along with a better binding and slipcase, these versions come with a signed and numbered art print by Shimhaq that you can keep. The buyer's name appears in the book of the benefactor's edition, making it even more personal. This provides a distinct character to this collector's item.
Publisher Tune & Fairweather is known for producing high-quality books on other FromSoftware games like "Dark Souls" and "Demon's Souls." They promise fans that even though the book is not officially approved, it will still offer unmatched insights and visual splendor.
There is no specific release date yet, but the producer stated it will be around early 2025. This schedule gives fans plenty of time to get their pre-orders in for those who want to learn more about the history of "Elden Ring."
This project shows how much SmoughTown cares about the "Elden Ring" lore. By giving a thorough and beautiful guide, he continues to help people learn more about the game's huge and complicated world. Whether you are a veteran player or new to the game, "Grace Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring" promises to be an essential addition to your collection.
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