Or they have just given up, and turn into mindless Hollows. The overarching philosophy of the series being that you will become forgotten dust in a world even t

Or they have just given up, and turn into mindless Hollows. The overarching philosophy of the series being that you will become forgotten dust in a world even the Gods have abandoned, yet you keep fighting with every ounce of your what little soul remains in you. This oppressively nihilistic atmosphere has given many players solace during difficult times.