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InDark Souls 3, Yoel of Londor stands out as a unique character. Unlike his manipulative compatriots, Yoel offers genuine aid to the Ashen One. Yet, his sudden demise upon Yuria of the Darkwraiths’ arrival casts a sense of doubt about the true cause behind it.

Yoel of Londor in Dark Souls 3. Image credit: FromSoftware

A new theory delves into the suspicious nature of Yoel’s fate, exploring the possibility that Yuria, motivated by control and the Dark’s power, eliminated a potential threat in the guise of a friendly pilgrim. Could Yoel have been a pawn sacrificed as part of Yuria’s villainous plot?

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InDark Souls 3, the cryptic world of Londor and its inhabitants leave many questions unanswered. Among them is the peculiar relationship betweenYoel of Londorand Yuria of the Darkwraiths. While Yuria embodies the manipulative and sinister aspects of Londor, Yoel seems like a nice guy.

Yoel’s demeanor stands in stark contrast to the rest of his Londor compatriots. Unlike Yuria, who revels in the spread of the Dark and seeks to manipulate the Ashen One, Yoel appears genuinely invested in their success.

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He readily shares his knowledge of the Profaned Flame and offers his unique service – increasing the player’s strength by drawing out their humanity, a process marked by the ominous Dark Sigils. Despite this unorthodox method, Yoel presents himself as a helpful guide, a stark contrast to the manipulative tactics employed by Yuria.

However, Yoel’s fate upon Yuria’s arrival is a point of contention. Yuria claims Yoel died peacefully after fulfilling his purpose. This claim, however, is riddled with inconsistencies. The suddenness of his demise, coinciding precisely with Yuria’s appearance, raises a red flag. It becomes difficult to believe that Yoel, seemingly harmless and dedicated to aiding the Ashen One, would simply “die in peace” after being relieved of his service.

Darkwraith Yuria in Dark Souls 3. Image credit: FromSoftware

Yuria’s Behavior About Yoel’s Demise Raises Suspicion

Furthermore, Yuria’s own actions fuel suspicion. Her manipulative nature and affiliation with the Darkwraiths, notorious for their ruthless tactics, paint a picture of someone willing to eliminate obstacles in pursuit of her goals.

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Yoel’s knowledge of the Profaned Flame, a powerful force within the Dark, could be seenas a threatto Yuria’s control. Eliminating him would ensure unrestricted access to the Ashen One and their connection to the Profaned Flame.

There are a few points that could potentially counter this theory. It’s possible that Yoel’s method of increasing power by drawing out humanity inherently creates a burden, leading to his demise once enough humanity is extracted. Additionally, Yoel’s role as a pilgrim might involve some form of self-sacrifice, fulfilling his duty by granting strength to the Ashen One at the cost of his own life.

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However, these explanations lack the weight of Yuria’s suspicious behavior. The possibility of foul play remains a more compelling theory, considering the known motives and tactics of Yuria and the Darkwraiths.

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Ultimately, the truth behind Yoel’s demise remains unknown. While there is no definitive answer, the inconsistencies of Yuria’s reasoning and the stark contrast between the two Londor figures invite suspicion. Whether Yoel truly died peacefully or became another casualty in Yuria’s scheme is a question thatremains unanswered by FromSoftware.

Viraaj Bhatnagar

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A lifelong gamer, lover of cars, and Master’s student of Automotive Journalism, Viraaj Bhatnagar is a gaming writer at FandomWire who aims to be one of the greats. When he’s not hunched over on his laptop typing out copy, he can be found lapping circuits in Gran Turismo or slaying draugr in God of War.

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Yoel’s storyline is truly tragic, yet remains unexplained after all these years. Image credit: FromSoftware