Vyke, a descendant of Godfrey and tarnished like you, was on his way to becoming the elden lord. But when he stood before the thorns of the Earth Tree, he realized the truth. that a Maiden's true purpose. is to burn the thorns for the one to become the eldenlord, But whether it was born of love or duty Vyke refused to burn his maiden, but when Vyke returned ......... his maiden was dead.