The Elden Ring demigod family tree centers on Queen Marika the Eternal and her consort Godfrey, with additional branches through her second husband Radagon and the union of Radagon and Rennala. These lineages produce the major demigod bosses and NPCs you encounter across the Lands Between, though the game’s lore is deliberately fragmented and some relationships are revealed only through item descriptions and character dialogue.
Queen Marika and Godfrey’s Line
Marika, the vessel of the Elden Ring, married Godfrey, the first Elden Lord, after his victory in the Long March. Their offspring are the first generation of demigods born of a single divine parent and a mortal (though Godfrey was a champion of immense strength).
- Godwyn the Golden – The firstborn, known as the Golden, was beloved by the people and was the first demigod to die, killed during the Night of the Black Knives. His corpse now lies beneath the capital, spawning the Deathroot blight.
- Morgott the Omen King – Born an Omen (cursed with horns), Morgott was hidden in the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds, yet he rose to defend the Erdtree, taking the title of Lord of Leyndell. He is also known as Margit, the Fell Omen when he fights you early in the game.
- Mohg, Lord of Blood – Morgott’s twin brother, also an Omen, who was imprisoned but later escaped to the Mohgwyn Dynasty, seeking to raise the slumbering outer god, the Formless Mother. He kidnaps Miquella.
Note that the game never states outright that Morgott and Mohg are Godfrey’s sons, but their shared Omen curse and the fact that they are Marika’s children, combined with the timeline, strongly imply Godfrey is the father. The game’s lore is intentionally ambiguous, and some players theorize other parentage, but the most widely accepted reading is that they are Godfrey’s sons.
Marika and Radagon: The Same Being
A central twist in Elden Ring is that Marika and Radagon are the same person, or rather two aspects of one being. This is revealed through the game’s narrative and the Radagon Icon talisman description, which states, “Radagon was a champion who embodied the will of Queen Marika.” This means that Radagon’s children with Rennala are also Marika’s children, and that Radagon’s later marriage to Marika was, in effect, a self-union that produced the twins Miquella and Malenia.
Radagon and Rennala’s Line
Before becoming Elden Lord, Radagon was married to Rennala, the head of the Carian Royal family and ruler of the Academy of Raya Lucaria. Their children are full demigods because Radagon is Marika, and they are therefore also Marika’s offspring.
- Ranni the Witch – The eldest, Ranni is a Lunar Princess who orchestrated the Night of the Black Knives, using a fragment of the Rune of Death to kill Godwyn’s soul while her own body perished. She now resides in a doll-like form and is central to the Age of the Stars ending.
- Radahn, Starscourge – A massive warrior who held back the stars during the Shattering, preventing the fate of the stars from progressing. He is afflicted with scarlet rot after his battle with Malenia, leaving him a mindless beast.
- Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy – The second son, who fed himself to the serpent god, becoming a monstrous amalgamation. He leads the Volcano Manor and seeks to devour the gods themselves.
The Twins: Miquella and Malenia
After Radagon left Rennala to become Marika’s second husband (and thus Elden Lord), he and Marika had twin children. Both are afflicted by curses.
- Miquella the Unalloyed – Born with an eternal childhood, Miquella is a prodigy of unalloyed gold, creating needles to ward off outer gods. He was kidnapped by Mohg and is in a cocoon in Mohgwyn Palace. He is also the twin brother of Malenia and is associated with the Haligtree.
- Malenia, Blade of Miquella – Born with the scarlet rot, a curse from the outer god of rot. She is a master swordsman and is known for her duel with Radahn, which left Caelid devastated by rot. She is also called the Goddess of Rot when she ascends in her boss fight.
Miquella’s role is expanded in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, where he is revealed to have discarded his body and his other half, St. Trina, to become a god. This is a significant lore addition that recontextualizes his motives.
Other Demigods and God-Descended Figures
Not all demigods are direct children of Marika. Some are related through marriage or are considered demigods by title.
- Godrick the Grafted – A distant descendant of Godfrey, Godrick is a weak demigod who grafts limbs onto himself to gain power. He is the first shardbearer you face in Stormveil Castle.
- Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon – Though not a demigod by birth, she is a powerful sorceress and the mother of Ranni, Radahn, and Rykard. After Radagon left her, she became obsessed with her amber egg (which contains the Great Rune of the Unborn).
- The Tarnished – You, the player, are not a demigod, but you are a descendant of Godfrey’s warriors who were exiled and later called back. You can become Elden Lord.
How the Family Tree Works in the Lore
The family tree is not a straightforward genealogy because of Marika and Radagon’s dual nature, and because the game’s lore is presented through item descriptions, NPC dialogue, and environmental storytelling. The key to understanding it is that Marika and Radagon are one, so all their children are demigods. The Shattering, the war that followed the death of Godwyn, was fought over the Great Runes, which are fragments of the Elden Ring. Each demigod shardbearer holds a rune, and the player must collect them to mend the ring.
The game also introduces the concept of “Empyreans,” individuals who are candidates to become a god, such as Ranni, Miquella, and Malenia. This is a separate category from demigod, though they are all demigods as well.
Common Misconceptions
One common misconception is that Godwyn is the father of the Omen twins, but the game’s timeline makes that impossible. Another is that Rennala is a demigod; she is not, but she is the mother of three. Players also often confuse the relationship between Marika and Radagon, thinking they are two separate people who married; they are actually two aspects of a single being, which is why the game’s final boss fight is against Radagon and then the Elden Beast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the father of Morgott and Mohg? The game does not explicitly name their father, but the most widely accepted theory is Godfrey, as they are Marika’s children and were born during her marriage to him. Their Omen curse is a trait of the Golden Lineage, which supports this.
Is Ranni Marika’s daughter? Yes, because Radagon is Marika, Ranni is Marika’s daughter, though she is not a child of Marika’s body but of Radagon’s. This is why Ranni is a demigod and an Empyrean.
Why did Radahn hold back the stars? Radahn learned that the stars control fate, and he chose to hold them back to prevent the stars from dictating his fate, likely to avoid the fate of being consumed by the scarlet rot or to protect his family. This is why the stars are frozen in the sky until you defeat him.
What is the relationship between Miquella and St. Trina? In the base game, St. Trina is only hinted at as a separate entity, but the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC confirms that St. Trina is Miquella’s other half, which he abandoned to become a god. This is a crucial part of his character arc.
Is Godrick a direct son of Godfrey? No, Godrick is a distant descendant, often referred to as a “distant relation” or “distant scion” of Godfrey. He is not a direct child, which is why he is so weak compared to other demigods.
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