After the Comma
Sinh
What is "the Slumbering Dragon?"
This launch title for the Playstation in 1994 revolutionized 3D RPGs. It also just so happened to be FromSoftware's first release.
What is "King's Field?"
Giant's Halberd, Dark Souls 1
Where is Anor Londo?
Several enemies in Dark Souls II can inflict this status effect to the player, including Dark Stalkers in No-Man's Wharf and Stray Hounds. Some weapons, like the Flamberge even have it innately.
What is "Bleed?"
Six-Eyed Helm of the Channelers, Dark Souls
"Helm of the Channelers, sorcerers that serve _____. The six eyes arranged in two vertical columns compensate for _____ lack of sight. The heaviest of protective gear for sorcerers, and imbued with magic."
Who is Seath the Scaleless?
Micolash
What is "Host of the Nightmare?"
Hidetaka Miyazaki has oft cited this 2001 Fumito Ueda-directed adventure game for the PS2 as his inspiration for making and directing games in the first place.
What is "Ico?"
Obsidian Greatsword, Dark Souls 1
Where is the Royal Woods?
Though some armors in Dark Souls III can help you resist this effect, like the Jailer Set, you'd best simply avoid it altogether lest you risk death...well, either that or dunk your head in a basin of wax.
What is "Curse?"
Tonsil Stone, Bloodborne
"...Appears useless, but possesses some odd gravitational force that prevents its riddance. A dubious soul once said: "Step lightly round to the right of the great cathedral, and seek an ancient, shrouded _____... The gift of the godhead will grant you strength..."
What is "church?"
Oceiros
FromSoftware was originally focused on this kind of development when it was founded by Naotoshi Zin in 1986. The company shifted its focus to video games after the success of King's Field.
What is business software?
Queenly Flesh, Bloodborne
Where is Castle Cainhurst?
Be careful of this Bloodborne status effect whose resistance declines the more Insight you have. Not only is it unaffected by the Choir Bell, but it will deal you 70% of your HP once you are afflicted with it...
What is "Frenzy?"
The Kusabimaru, Sekiro:
The name Kusabimaru beseeches, "A shinobi's role is to kill, but even a shinobi must not forget _____." A mantra the blade itself may manifest.
What is "mercy?"
Mytha
What is "the Baneful Queen?"
FromSoftware didn't only release a launch title for the original Playstation. This, more negatively reviewed, launch title for the Playstation II was another FPS RPG, but not a part of the King's Field franchise.
What is "Eternal Ring?"
Red and White Pinwheel, Sekiro
Where is Senpou Temple, Mt. Kongo?
Not unlike similar status effects in later games, this status effect from Demon Souls reduces the effectiveness of healing items, and drains your stamina. You'll certainly need a Widow's Lotus or Dark Root Grass to cure it.
What is "Plagued?"
Kos Parasite, Bloodborne
"When the carcass of Kos washed up on the coast, its insides were teeming with tiny parasites, unlike any found in humans. This atypical weapon can only be clasped tight and swung, but a Kos Parasite is said to stimulate _____ inhabiting a lumenwood."
What are "phantasms?"
Gwynevere
What is "Princess of Sunlight?"
Though FromSoftware may feel like an indie company thanks to their inspired direction and willingness to ostracize players, they are actually primarily owned by this corporation.
Manikin Claws, Dark Souls II
Where is Harvest Valley?
This Bloodborne status effect is very specialized. You can only have this effect if decide to follow the Covenant of the Lumenwood Kin and use their special Caryll Rune
What is "More Items From Fallen Enemies" or "Boost Discovery?"
Albinauric Mask, Elden Ring
"Made from the largely unaltered hide of a young Albinauric. Raises arcane, but reduces the HP recovery effects of the Flask of Crimson Tears. A far cry from _____, this Albinauric hide mask is the product of malicious mockery."
What is "godskin?"