My guess for eir is she could be a pawn that inherited the look and will of her former master (if this still a thing in dd2 since they changed alot from dd1)

Well because the armored figure on the throne is wearing the exact same armor as Eir (including the same cape and emblem), just with a helmet,  I’ve always assumed it was simply Eir, wearing a helmet...

dont forget that we get many new news in 10 days <3

21:00 that is the purger worm who breathes fire

I could be wrong of course, but I’m pretty sure the Ari is the pawn, and the Dragon and or the person on the throne is her Arisen

"This is a straight-up cult of some kind I don't know" lol 😏

the dragon is called grigori by elyseum

31:31 dont forget that fighter and warriors get axes in dlc

I’m glad I found your channel. I’m really enjoying your thoughtful analysis. I’m also hoping for the dark element to return 🙏🏽 dark only runs were my favorite

4:25 i have the theory its a portal that spawns enemies and the first time it summons the dragon to show its power

great video man!

I can understand not understanding the Trickster image with the green fire, but the Trickster’s ranged attack is just a ranged threat builder.

The image is important because it shows the Trickster flinging pale green fire which looks more like an attack than a threat builder.

Also, the pale green flame makes me think of the Lambent Flame, though I’m sure it’s unrelated.

Yes we are all learned doctors.

20:27 the switch 2 even has cross-save

Hey ya'll I tried out a feature on Filmora that automatically cuts the dead air, but I think it needs to some tweaking.  This is kind of test run to try and save time and get more videos done and not spend so much time on editing via cutting a lot of stuff out basically.  Especially long videos like this the full video was 90+ minutes so it cutting out 30+ minutes is a bit excessive tbh.

At 39:59 I gained an idea.
DD1 and DD2 are set in 'a cycle' what if...
The Red Dragon from DD1 is the Fallen Dragon and the shot from the timestamp is indeed the Shadow Fort.
That would mean the icy mountain is actually a volcano.

It would also explain the potential of a castle within the mountains.

I have always believed that The Red Dragon isn't the real Dragon.
Heck DD2 basically confirms it at the end.
But what if killing that manifestation of power results in the Fallen Dragon eventually.
So many new thoughts running through my head.
Truly endless possibility.

A lot of the new equipment has strangely "Egyptian" motifs, with the gold / blue coloring, bird-related embellishments, beaks, etc.
I wonder of those pieces are specifically from the Battahl region's dungeons?
It's cool to see more "themed" equipment outside of generic high-fantasy, as much as I love that look.

Also, at 18:50, that Bardiche sitting there 2nd from the left is exciting-
Unless I'm mistaken, it looks like we're getting a new type of two-handed weapon for either the Warrior or the Mystic Spearhand.

@41:50 Downpour confirmed! Nice 👍🏼

36:50 might be a Basilisk

7:34 i think its the bird