The vast world of Elden Ring features numerous intricate storylines that significantly alter the fate of the Lands Between. Among the most philosophical and deeply hidden narrative paths is the questline involving Brother Corhyn and the enigmatic Noble Goldmask. Following this long journey rewards dedicated players with an alternative ending that changes the very foundation of the Golden Order itself.
Initiating the Spiritual Journey in Roundtable Hold
Your quest begins early in the game by speaking with Brother Corhyn at the Roundtable Hold. Once you advance far enough to reach the Altus Plateau region, Corhyn will announce his departure to search for the legendary scholar Goldmask. You must subsequently locate Corhyn along the main road of the Altus Plateau to aid his search.
Goldmask himself can be found standing at the northern edge of the massive broken bridge spanning the region. After reporting his location back to Corhyn, the two will unite to ponder the mysteries of the Erdtree together. This initial alignment sets the stage for deeper theological riddles that require specific magical solutions later in the game.
Solving the Riddle of Radagon in Leyndell
The storyline shifts to the Royal Capital of Leyndell, where both characters relocate near the coliseum structure. To advance their dialogue, you must solve a famous riddle concerning the true identity of the reigning god. This requires retrieving a specific prayerbook from the Erdtree Sanctuary to learn the Law of Regression incantation.
Standing before the massive statue of Radagon near the sanctuary, you must cast this intelligence-based spell. The statue will transform to reveal a profound historical secret regarding Queen Marika. Relaying this rediscovered truth to Goldmask causes him to begin moving his hands in deep realization, advancing the plotline to its next destination.
Reaching the Mountaintops and the Ashen Capital
Following their revelation in the capital, the duo travels to the freezing landscapes of the Mountaintops of the Giants. You will locate them stargazing on a snow-covered bridge where Corhyn begins to doubt his master's intense devotion. This marks the final gathering before you progress the main campaign toward its destructive endgame phase.
After defeating the major story bosses and altering the state of the capital city, you must return to the newly altered landscape. In the ruined city of Leyndell, Capital of Ash, you can navigate the terrain to find Goldmask's final resting place. Here, you will claim the vital mending rune from his corpse, which is necessary to achieve your final objective.
Unlocking the Age of Perfect Order Ending
With the special mending rune successfully retrieved, you must proceed to defeat the final challenges within the Erdtree. Upon conquering the ultimate foe, interact with the fractured Elden Ring to choose your path. Selecting the option to mend the ring using the unique item restores stability to the world on an entirely new level.
This particular path triggers the Age of Perfect Order ending, reflecting Goldmask's ultimate philosophy. The new system attempts to eliminate the flaws and fickleness of gods, preventing future conflicts driven by emotion. It stands as one of the most stable and idealistic resolutions available for the future of the realm.
