Malformed Prospects ~ Crown of the Ivory King - Dark Souls 2 - Ep 2
Channel: Necromanticer
Date: 2014-11-08

Now that we've calmed the storm, it's time to explore Eleom Loyce properly. The snow still blankets the city, but now many new paths have opened up. The Knights of Eleom Loyce yearn to raise their arms once more and now is the time to call them to battle. They are disparate and hidden, but with perseverance, I can unlock them from their shelters and we can put an end to the hollowed king below... For the Good of Eleom Loyce.

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The Crown of the Ivory King DLC released on the 30th of September, 2014, and has received great acclaim as with the other two Dark Souls 2 DLC. Most serious reviews rate it quite highly and praise the setting above all else. Examples can be found on such sites as Gamespot or PCGamer:
http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dark-souls-ii-crown-of-the-ivory-king-review/1900-6415909/
http://www.pcgamer.com/dark-souls-2-crown-of-the-ivory-king-review/

The setting of this walkthrough is the frosted city of Eleum Loyce. This cold and mountainous region is the capitol of Forrosa, the fallen land of old that praised warrior gods and valued strength highly in its martial culture. While it may be forgotten, this city still thrives with life. The Ivory King's golems live on and the vicious wildlife has begun to encroach upon the city. I'll have to contend with precipitous drops, stone monstrosities, and an army of frozen soldiers all poised to kill me.

That being said, I know my way around the perilous expanse. This Crown of the Ivory King Walkthrough comes from a place of knowledge and experience. I've taken the time to learn each enemy and item location in order to bring you the cohesive experience with a backdrop of analysis and commentary on the side. I have just the right skill set to navigate the icy ramparts and frozen caves of the final Dark Souls 2 DLC, and this will be a chronicle of that journey.

The absolute highlight of this DLC is the variety of setting and gorgeous views that abound. Due to its frosted aesthetic, the world of Dark Souls 2 takes on an almost dreamlike quality. Enemies move with an ethereal grace and the storm blankets the world in a white-washed filter. The glamour only increases when the storm falls away, and all of the drops throughout the level open up like gems in the snow. This final DLC is a visual treat and I'll be your guide through the halls of delectable sights to see.

For a catalogue of what you can look forward to, the Wikidot site is always reliable and filled with usefull information:
http://darksouls2.wikidot.com/crown-of-the-ivory-king-dlc

Bandai Namco themself offers an official trailer for you to glean a true respect for the beauty that can be found within:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emUSUuqryfo

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