| “ | We are deep in the lands of the Old Faith and in grave danger. My instructions are to lead you to safety. Continue through the woods. Escape lies ahead. | ” |
— Ratau, escaping Darkwood in the game's tutorial
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The Lands of the Old Faith are where the game takes place.[1] They are home to the four Bishops of the Old Faith, and their corresponding bosses. It is also the starting location in Cult of the Lamb, and where The Lamb's cult resides.
Description[]
The lands appear to be an island that is west of the mainland and north of a smaller group of islands and south of another small group of islands. The lands appear to consist of boreal forests, swamps, and mountains. Silk Cradle is found north of Anura and Anura is found east of Anchordeep and Darkwood is found south of Anchordeep. The Cult of the Lamb HQ appears to be south of Silk Cradle, east of Anura, west of Anchordeep and north of Darkwood. Spore Grotto appears to be north of the Cult of the Lamb HQ and north of Anura. Pilgrim's Passage is south of the Cult of the Lamb HQ and is south of Darkwood. Midas' Cave is south of the Cult of the Lamb HQ and is north of Darkwood. Smuggler's Sanctuary is east of the Cult of the Lamb HQ and is west of Darkwood. The Lonely Shack is northwest of the Cult of the Lamb HQ.
History[]
It appears that at some point in time, anthropomorphic entities seem to have settled these lands, however, it seems that there are hints that during time immemorial, humanoid entities appear to have once inhabited these lands. However, at an unknown point in time, went extinct due to an unknown cause and now their remains can be found in places like.
Trivia[]
- The only location that is not on the map of Rinor is the Lonely Shack.
- The Lands of the Old Faith map that Rinor has a symbol of the Red Crown, which seems to imply that it is either a holy artifact, or the Lamb. The Lamb has greatly influenced life on the island culturally speaking, perhaps through the use of Missionaries.
- The name the "Lands of the Old Faith" implies that the Old Faith used to be the dominant religion prior to the Lamb escaping their execution and forming their cult in the center of the island.
- The island seems to resemble an upside-down version of Oklahoma, though this is very likely coincidental.
- Beyond the islands is the mainland, which appears to have two lakes.