What is the relationship between Ornstein and Smough?

It's often assumed that Ornstein and Smough must have been friends, or at least welcoming to one another. Evidence seems to suggest that they were simply co-workers tasked by Lord Gwyn to work with one another.

What is the lore behind Ornstein and Smough?

Ornstein being one of the Four Knights of Gwyn who formerly hunted dragons, and Smough an executioner of superhuman size, they were assigned to protect the Lordvessel from intruders and function as the final bosses of the Anor Londo level.

Is Ornstein and Smough a JoJo reference?

Tl;dr Ornstien and Smough are basically Blueford and Tarukus from part one of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, respectively.

Is Ornstein A Boy or a girl?

Yes, Cirian was confirmed as a Female. Ornstein, however, is male. Artorias is male, while Hawkeye is unknown. Those are the four knights of Gwyn.

Is Ornstein a human?

Ornstein was a large demon, roughly two inches taller than Sparda himself. He stood out among the knights for his pristine golden armor which resembled that of a lion.

Who Are Ornstein and Smough? (Dark Souls Lore)

Were Smough and Ornstein friends?

It's often assumed that Ornstein and Smough must have been friends, or at least welcoming to one another. Evidence seems to suggest that they were simply co-workers tasked by Lord Gwyn to work with one another.

Why was Ornstein a lion?

One of Lord Gwyn's trusted knights, Ornstein was believed to be the captain of the Four Knights of Gwyn. With being the captain, he was granted a special soul and the Leo Ring by the Lord of Sunlight. Donning golden armor that was permeated with the power of lightning, it was made to resemble a lion.

Is Ornstein the nameless king?

The Nameless King is Sen

Ornstein eventually became the leader of the Four Knights of Gwyn and presumably the rest of Gwyn's Silver Knights.

Is the old dragonslayer Ornstein?

So, while not conclusive, the evidence seems to indicate that the Old Dragonslayer is not Ornstein himself, but just a continuation of his soul finding a 'new' form.

Does Ornstein have red hair?

~ Ornstein is a warrior that stands at 7 feet tall with long flowing red hair.

Can Ornstein and Smough bleed?

Ornstein Ascended

If you used Priscilla's Dagger or Gold Tracer against Smough in the first phase, you can use either against Ornstein as well as they are fast and may sometimes inflict Bleed (although not as easily as Smough).

Was Smough and Ornstein an illusion?

It is confirmed that Ornstein was infact an illusion. It is sayed that Smough was the only one in the cathedral at the time within lore. I know not about his soul, but I can confirm to you that it was infact an illusion.

Is Dragonslayer Ornstein human?

3) Ornstein, Artorias, Ciaran, Gough... They are not Human, or undead humans...

Who is the lady after Ornstein and Smough?

Gwyn's daughter Gwynevere will ask the player to join her covenant after defeating Ornstein and Smough in Anor Londo. Gwynevere will give you the Lordvessel item even if you do not join this covenant. Simply speak with her after the two battles to join.

Why is Ornstein and Smough so tall?

The 'god' giants, such as ornstein, gwyn, cirian, artorias, silver knights, etc. are all normally 6-10 feet tall but grow as they absorb more souls. You see this directly when ornstein absorbs smough. The 'actual' giants can have the same effect, but they start out much larger anyway (see: smough absorbing ornstein).

Is ds1 Ornstein an illusion?

Confirmed that ds1 ornstein is not an illusion by gwyndolin.

Who killed Ornstein?

Boss - Executioner Smough, after killing Dragon Slayer Ornstein.

Why did Ornstein go after Nameless King?

The Nameless King was a traitor and Ornstein probably saw it as his duty to find and defeat him, but probably lost the battle.

Is Dragon Slayer used by guts?

The Dragon Slayer is the massive sword Guts has wielded as his signature weapon since surviving the Eclipse.

Was Ornstein a undead?

Another is that Ornstein is merely undead, explaining why he has survived far longer than any of his compatriots, and allowing him to survive his encounter with The Chosen Undead, simply returning after death.

Who is the hardest boss in Dark Souls?

Is Solaire of Astora the Nameless King?

Solaire is actually the Nameless King's son. He decided to name him Solaire because it kinda sounds like Sol-Heir (aka Heir of the Sun), even though NK himself lost his name and title, he hoped Gwyn might be willing to accept his grandson.

Who is stronger Ornstein or Artorias?

As the Abysswalkers health begins to dwindle, Ornstein goes in for the kill. He moves too close and the Abysal greatsword of Artorias is faster than he realized. Seconds later the fight is over. Artorias the legendary Abysswalker is victorious.

What happened to the real Ornstein?

It is unclear how Ornstein survived the battle against the Chosen Undead, but it appears he eventually found his way to Archdragon Peak. However, the results of his search, as well as Ornstein's own fate, remains unknown. All that is known is that he left his set and weapon near the Great Belfry.