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| “ | A many-legged beast appearing from shadow, carrying on its back a chain-link sword used to hunt its prey. Between the fangs of its many heads flicker overwhelming flames. When assailed by multiple shadows, only sacred light can hinder the hunt. | „ |
| ~ Tricephalos Expedition description. |
Gladius, Beast of Night, also known as the Tricephalos, is a major antagonist of Elden Ring Nightreign. It is a Nightlord in the form of a large, three-headed, many-legged wolf, carrying a large sword on its back.
History[]
Gladius was originally a pup from a pack of wolves. Its peers had driven it away, due to being born with three heads. Despite this, Gladius continued to live on its own.
Down the line, after a rainswept night, Gladius confronted a man and seized his sword from him. The man however did not fear Gladius and instead took it under its care. Since then, Gladius remained by the man's side to the very end, carrying his sword in remembrance.
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- Gladius bears a striking resemblance to Cerberus, both being a three-headed canine creature. Its title "Tricephalos" is also derived from Greek, translating to "having three heads".
- Gladius is the only Nightlord that is mandatory to beat before facing Heolstor.
