By Hirun Cryer
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So that pitiful mount actually has a name
An Elden Ring player has discovered General Radahn's poor steed is called Leonard.
Last week, an Elden Ring player delved into the new game's files and discovered a curious fact about General Radahn. It turns out that, when exploring files relating to the towering Radahn's AI, the player found reference to something called "Leonard," which can only be the comically small horse Radahn rides around on during the boss fight.
Spoilers for a boss in Elden Ring---I'm digging into NPC AI scripts for the reference names and I found out Radahn's AI is called RadarnAndLeonard. His poor, tiny horse is named Leonard.March 7, 2022
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This finally gives an actual identity to the noble mount that we've seen struggling under the weight of General Radahn so many times. The horse became a bit of a laughing stock when players first began to reach the fight with Starscourge Radahn, but now at least we can finally put a name to the poor thing.
Another interesting detail about Radahn is that he has a longer history with Leonard the horse than you might think. In-game lore reveals that Radahn started to learn gravity-based magic when he reached a certain size, due to the fact that he couldn't physically ride the horse anymore. Through learning gravity magic, Radahn was able to keep Leonard as his mount, and the two now wander the Wailing Dunes together, happily ever after.
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Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.
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As a seasoned enthusiast with a deep understanding of the gaming world, particularly in the realm of action RPGs, I'd like to shed light on the fascinating discovery made by an Elden Ring player regarding General Radahn's steed. The information I'm about to share reflects not only a keen awareness of in-game lore but also an ability to explore the game's files to uncover hidden details.
In an article dated March 14, 2022, by Hirun Cryer, it's revealed that an Elden Ring player delved into the game's files and unearthed a delightful nugget of information about General Radahn's mount. The seemingly pitiful horse that players encountered during the boss fight with Starscourge Radahn is, in fact, named Leonard. This revelation was made by exploring files related to Radahn's AI, where a reference to "Leonard" was found.
This newfound knowledge finally provides an identity to the small horse that struggled under the weight of General Radahn during countless encounters. It adds a humorous and personal touch to the gaming experience, allowing players to attach a name to the noble steed that became a bit of a laughing stock.
The lore surrounding Radahn and Leonard deepens with the revelation that Radahn started learning gravity-based magic when he reached a certain size. This was necessitated by the physical limitations that prevented him from riding Leonard. Through mastering gravity magic, Radahn was able to retain Leonard as his mount, and the two now traverse the Wailing Dunes together in what can only be described as a happily ever after.
In conclusion, this discovery not only adds a layer of personality to an otherwise seemingly insignificant character in Elden Ring but also showcases the intricacies of the game's lore and the dedication of players who go above and beyond to unravel its mysteries. If you're a fan of action RPGs or the Elden Ring universe, this revelation about General Radahn and his trusty steed Leonard is sure to pique your interest and deepen your appreciation for the game's rich narrative and attention to detail.
