Hump Day? Ayooooo 🤨

Hey everyone, it's me again! I know my last post was a bit quick, but I'm back with something I've been obsessing over in my favorite games. You know how sometimes you hear about an item, a piece of gear, and it just sounds… forbidden? Like it holds a dark secret or was never meant to be worn by ordinary folk? Well, that's exactly what got me thinking about 'forbidden pants' in the vast, mysterious worlds of Elden Ring and Dark Souls. As a Tarnished myself, constantly exploring the Lands Between and the ancient kingdoms of Lordran and Lothric, I've stumbled upon countless pieces of armor. But some just hit differently. They carry a weight, a lore that makes them feel almost taboo. When I think of 'forbidden pants,' I'm not just looking for a specific item called that (though how cool would that be?!), but rather leg armor that embodies power, a dark past, or a challenging acquisition. It's about gear that makes you wonder, 'Who wore this? What did they do?' In Elden Ring, for instance, consider the leg armor associated with certain factions or bosses. The Crucible Knight Greaves, for example. These are worn by formidable foes who serve an ancient, draconian order. Acquiring them means overcoming immense challenges, and their very existence speaks to a power that feels almost 'forbidden' to those outside their ranks. Or what about the Nox Greaves, found in the Eternal Cities? They whisper of forgotten civilizations and forbidden sorceries, making them truly unique finds. Every time I equip such an item, a voice in my head echoes, "Thou'rt Tarnished, it seemeth," a reminder of my own journey through these perilous lands, facing entities whose "purpose standeth unchanged" for millennia. Then there's the Dark Souls series, brimming with lore-rich and often unsettling armor. Think of the Abyss. Anything connected to it, like the Dark Leggings of the Darkwraiths, feels inherently forbidden. These are warriors who embraced the primordial serpents, beings that embody the "abyssal serpent, shorn of light." Wearing their gear feels like a step into forbidden territory, a pact with darkness. It's not just about stats; it's about the narrative woven into every thread and plate. The journey to obtain these items often involves defying conventional paths, sometimes literally being "taken in the jaws" of a beast or a trap. These aren't just clothes; they're relics of epic struggles and ancient transgressions. So, for me, the quest for 'forbidden pants' is really a quest for discovery. It's about finding those pieces of leg armor that aren't just powerful, but also tell incredible stories, challenging my understanding of the game's world and its deepest secrets. It's about the thrill of uncovering something truly rare, something that feels like it shouldn't be mine, yet here I am, donning it for my next adventure. What are your thoughts on these mysterious, lore-heavy leg armor pieces? Have you found any that felt 'forbidden' to you?