Gwyndolin

Lore & Background

Gwyndolin is the son of Gwyn, ruler of the Gods, but was raised as his daughter. He is a powerful sorcerer with strong affinity with the Moon and presides over the Darkmoon covenant. By the time of Dark Souls, Gwyndolin is the only remaining deity in Anor Londo. He created the illusion of sunlight, as well as Princess Gwynevere, to compel the Chosen Undead to defeat Gwyn and rekindle the First Flame yet again. If the player attacks Gwynevere, the illusion is shattered and the city reverts to its true appearance, shrouded in darkness.

In Their Own Story

In Dark Souls III, the player finds Aldrich housed within the cathedral of Gwyn's ruined keep, in the process of slowly consuming the very body and soul of the still-living Gwyndolin.

Reader's Guide

Gwyndolin is encountered in Dark Souls as the guardian of the Darkmoon covenant. He created the illusion of sunlight and Princess Gwynevere to manipulate the Chosen Undead into linking the First Flame. If the player attacks Gwynevere, the illusion shatters and Anor Londo becomes dark. In Dark Souls III, Gwyndolin is being consumed alive by Aldrich, Devourer of Gods, in the same room where Ornstein and Smough were formerly fought.

Did You Know?

• Gwyndolin is Gwyn's son, but was raised as his daughter.
• Gwyndolin created the illusion of sunlight and Princess Gwynevere in Anor Londo.
• If the player attacks Gwynevere, the illusion shatters and the city becomes dark.
• In Dark Souls III, Gwyndolin is being slowly consumed alive by Aldrich, Devourer of Gods.
• Gwyndolin presides over the Darkmoon covenant.