Darkest Dungeon Lore: Leper

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  • @Shovelchicken
    @Shovelchicken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    Every other character: has deep character flaws.
    The Leper: only flaw is having a disease.

    • @blanck7457
      @blanck7457 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      His flaw is he is moral

    • @AceArata
      @AceArata ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Well, I like to think of it as yet more tragedy. In a world full of corruption and chaos, those who stand as beacons of virtue and morality are still fated to die.

    • @yuvalgabay1023
      @yuvalgabay1023 ปีที่แล้ว

      vestel : horny

    • @Endman115
      @Endman115 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Kinda feel bad for the guy but still have massive respect for him, he had the balls to go visit the sick and dying against his advisor’s wishes, THAT’s how he got leprosy, he was too kind and compassionate

  • @itjustworks2993
    @itjustworks2993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +631

    You're wrong, in his lore it's stated that his name is Chad Thundercock and he was sent upon the Hamlet to bring destruction to all the evil that awaits whilst grinding that sigma grindset

    • @MiskatonicMemorialist
      @MiskatonicMemorialist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

      Leper Sigma Grindset. Dying of disease, still fights Eldritch Gods, with a broken sword. Become Sigma. Become Leper, and make way for the One True King.

    • @stingerjohnny9951
      @stingerjohnny9951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@MiskatonicMemorialist All hail the mighty *he falls apart from leprosy* …shit

    • @larsthememelord3383
      @larsthememelord3383 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      his groin was so mighty that it isnt effected by his disease

    • @Ajehy
      @Ajehy ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Which is darkly hilarious because testicular atrophy is a big leprosy symptom.

    • @guunarlarsensmith7148
      @guunarlarsensmith7148 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad this comment wasn’t shadow blocked

  • @eeyuup
    @eeyuup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +465

    I love the leper. Such a badass, he knows he's dying, so he might as well go out doing something worthwile. Also, he's a true warrior poet. Amazing character.

    • @ΟΑυγολεμονος
      @ΟΑυγολεμονος 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I don't get his appearance although he is cool as hell. He looks like a nun and crusader

    • @saulesalejos4483
      @saulesalejos4483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@ΟΑυγολεμονος
      He is based out of "Baldwin the Fourth, The Leper King" so that explains the design.

    • @Ttegegg
      @Ttegegg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Might as well die on a high note

    • @bruvathroatpuncher500
      @bruvathroatpuncher500 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah he was also a king beloved by his people and he had compassion for the needy and the sick. He really despised his royal court and advisers, because he knew of their evil intent they had for his subjects.

    • @arianmoore4474
      @arianmoore4474 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@Ο Αυγολεμονος like the other guy said, he's based on king Baldwin 4th, who actually led a crusade while afflicted with Leprosy. Also, lepers wore masks and draping clothes to cover their body because it was usually pretty ghastly and degenerated as the disease took ita course. Wasn't uncommon for digits, ears, noses, etc to quite literally fall off.

  • @TheLittleLizardMan12
    @TheLittleLizardMan12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +414

    This man understands that adversity and existence are one and the same.

    • @jacksonmurphy8169
      @jacksonmurphy8169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Facts

    • @Spiralpaladin
      @Spiralpaladin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      In the words of Tearofgrace, "Yes he does. He also understands his f$#%ing face is falling off."

    • @jacksonmurphy8169
      @jacksonmurphy8169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Spiralpaladin what a fucking legend

    • @orionphalynx6192
      @orionphalynx6192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, Ancestor, we know that you are jealous of the towering badass that is the Leper.

  • @AbdallahDardeer
    @AbdallahDardeer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    SPOILERS
    When faced with the unspeakable evil and unholy foulness that is the Heart of Darkness, and when you have to make a choice on who dies he simply says: "Spare the others. I am ready."
    If that's not the most epic line this game has I don't know what is.

    • @timothy6583
      @timothy6583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      But.... But leper I need your 48 crit to defeat this heart you can't go yet

    • @videoms1271
      @videoms1271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@timothy6583 "I am ready."

    • @DylanJo123
      @DylanJo123 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      A man who lost everything still found it within himself to give everything he has. Inspiring

    • @Killicon93
      @Killicon93 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@DylanJo123 A virtuous man with nothing left to lose but his virtue.

    • @krypto7653
      @krypto7653 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just sent him on the second final mission with the intention of him dying...... But instead he was the only one to come out alive while completing the mission, he's earnt his retirement

  • @gratuitouslurking8610
    @gratuitouslurking8610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    "This is not a time for heroes," says the Ancestor.
    The Leper retorts "I'm right here."

  • @matthewcpaul
    @matthewcpaul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    I think the one defining feature I loved about the Leper is that whenever he gets hit he simply puffs his chest out and opens his arms. It almost seems like he’s antagonizing the enemies to hit him.

    • @claytonthegrubkiller6430
      @claytonthegrubkiller6430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Well he is one of takiest guys in the game

    • @Jackal_XXX
      @Jackal_XXX ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Also a further symptom of leprosy is your nerve endings dying. He possibly can’t feel most of the attacks coming at him

  • @thermophile1695
    @thermophile1695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    "He was probably stronger in his prime"
    So maybe he used the entire sword?

    • @joemarievega685
      @joemarievega685 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here th-cam.com/video/JCx1RaHtBFA/w-d-xo.html

    • @yeehaw9411
      @yeehaw9411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Look at his dd2, he did.

    • @videoms1271
      @videoms1271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He could hit the back 2 rows with it

  • @UncleBBQ
    @UncleBBQ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    "Spare the others. I am ready."

  • @BaranZenon
    @BaranZenon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    When everyone goes to Hamlet, becouse of some sins, guilt or obssesion, that dude is going there to actually make world a better place (or at least a little bit less shitty).
    Its like everyone before going to Hamlet had an resolve check and only the Leper got a virtue :)

    • @shoeofobama6091
      @shoeofobama6091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      crusader too honestly

    • @archermon373
      @archermon373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      That is literally the best way to sum it up, only leper passed his check

    • @videoms1271
      @videoms1271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@shoeofobama6091 crusader couldn't bear to look at his family again

    • @overscoresam948
      @overscoresam948 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@archermon373 Dark Fantasy Vibe Check

  • @michatuodziecki2079
    @michatuodziecki2079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Face of the wholesome chad.
    Ps. In DD2 he was shown as someone who was not only king, man of faith, warrior but also... as purest heart who care even for ill people...

    • @velvetdraws3452
      @velvetdraws3452 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      and he defended himself against 4 of his advisors that wanted to kill him while he was fucking dying, he is a god amongst men

    • @Dragonspirit223
      @Dragonspirit223 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@velvetdraws3452 He also broke his sword in the fight against them.
      Considering its a sword for a king, this isn't some shoddy piece of metal, but probably the finest steel of the land.
      *and he split it in two*

    • @bruvathroatpuncher500
      @bruvathroatpuncher500 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Dragonspirit223 and that shows you how strong Baldwin really is. Don't mess with him.

  • @davidgeorge1943
    @davidgeorge1943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I always interpreted that the Leper just somehow managed to evade muscular atrophy, but I like your interpretation that he was just ridiculously strong before his illness.

  • @jacl9976
    @jacl9976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Never noticed the crown in the comic before. Makes the leper much more interesting of a character

  • @botep5529
    @botep5529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    On my last play through I was down to just my leper. Broken, bleeding and on deaths door, with his friends dead, he stared in the face of oblivion facing down the heart of darkness alone. He swung his mighty sword finishing the battle (heart had 32 hp left and he hit for 32 exactly lol). Leper will always hold a special place in my heart after that.

    • @alucardbunche4197
      @alucardbunche4197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's my best character because it simply wont die

  • @berilsevvalbekret772
    @berilsevvalbekret772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Of course the ONE character who is an actual good person and more or less completely sane , not a zealot , guilt ridden or completely bloody insane infected by lepresy.

    • @noname-do5wo
      @noname-do5wo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      I heard a quote about characters backstory that I think fits here
      "People with good up bringings and happy home lives don't go out and fight dragons"

    • @ΟΑυγολεμονος
      @ΟΑυγολεμονος 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah I feel bad for him kinda. Like he is actually trying to do some good and has leper

    • @RedCross56
      @RedCross56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As above, so below. It is the duality if man.

  • @CRTeeny
    @CRTeeny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    the leper has to be my favourite character, not thanks to any gameplay, but the lore.
    a beloved and able leader, stricken down not by politicks or injury, but sickness, and none the less for it loved by his people.
    he threw himself off his throne to protect those same people, as death stared him in the face, and rather than cower from it, he stared back, making the most of the life he has left to do what he deems worthy of a legacy.
    he may have been noble in title, but his actions make him an even nobler man.
    its a shame he cant hit for shit! lol

    • @magicrainbowkitties1023
      @magicrainbowkitties1023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is why we put a Focus Ring and the Signet Ring on him when he goes out

    • @videoms1271
      @videoms1271 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because leprosy damages the eyes

    • @ethanhiggins5766
      @ethanhiggins5766 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The abyss returns even the boldest gaze and the leper did not cower.

  • @Rudevald
    @Rudevald 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    As DD2 came out - this lore channel is amazingly accurate. This is actualy Lepers story in dd2.

    • @MiskatonicMemorialist
      @MiskatonicMemorialist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      TBH, I was little surprised how close I got to some of them. Some like MAA and Jester were a little off but hey, That's Life. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • @ogladaczr.t.3168
    @ogladaczr.t.3168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    the funniest thing this IS ALMOST TO DETAIL a real historical figure, King Baldwin IV . Even kicked Saladin's ass!

  • @solaire773
    @solaire773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    A crown melted down to make the mask he hides his rotting ruined face with , however we all know that when the heart of darkness will beckon he will simply state , spare the others I am ready and go to meet his fate Willingly

  • @ERKEK2000
    @ERKEK2000 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "He has shown his compassion. Now he will show his fury."

  • @RenaraHawke
    @RenaraHawke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Out of all your videos so far, I like this one the most, I think it's because of the music you've used to accentuate the Lepers Character. I really like this character and I wouldn't have known he existed if it wasn't for your videos. Keep up the good work Matt!

  • @orionphalynx6192
    @orionphalynx6192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love that stoic giant of a man. He's the real MVP.

  • @Late0NightPC
    @Late0NightPC ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've always held to the idea that a reason for his insanely high damage but lack of accuracy is because of the Leprosy making him too weak to properly hold himself back. Normally when you swing something, whether a bat or a sword, you plant your feet firmly so that when you follow through on the swing you don't lose your footing. But the Leper with his loss of strength and loss of vision can't really do that, leading him to instead just throw his entire body weight into every swing. It leaves him WIDE open for a counter strike and lets the enemy prepare for the coming blow, thus his extremely low speed, and how telegraphed his attacks are due to how he moves his entire body makes him easy to dodge, but when he does connect, you don't just have the weapon bearing down on you, you have the weapon AND the full weight of his body. He may have lost strength within his arm muscles, but he's more than made up for it by just adding his own body weight to the blow instead.
    It's why he wields an executioner's sword, a weapon that honestly far closer to an axe than it is a sword. His Guild description even mentions that "when he swings, it is all or nothing, crushing blows and massive damage, or the empty whistling of a glancing blow", and his Powerful quotes include him comparing himself to forces of nature like avalanches and a river-dragon drawing on the power of the full ocean. He throws so much of his weight behind every strike that it makes him easy to see coming and dodge, but also literally crushing when a strike connects.

    • @jamc5886
      @jamc5886 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know the post is a year old but this is actually pretty smart

  • @009_Ghostly_Systematic
    @009_Ghostly_Systematic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Leper and the Musketeer has one of the noblest decision to join your quest.

    • @videoms1271
      @videoms1271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Musketeer is just petty. Literally kills God over a trophy

  • @grimrose0
    @grimrose0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The muscle strength lost shows in his low ACC starting out. His powerful blows never missing a target... Precise, Devastating until each strike became tainted... aimless in the face of degeneracy, unfavored by the Gods he once followed. Thinking death would set him free, his strikes would seem to avoid the targets before him, whispering sweet nothings into his ears as the abominations from below grew closer. However, only by campfire and poorly packed rations did his blows begin to connect again. When he felt the warmth of his companions, the stories and ideals exchanged over the flame, it brought back a faith once lost, a reason to live that was once forgotten, remembering that even in his position, living for one's self is not always the soul essence of a person. Thus, as he grew to weather the Dungeon, his armor and weapons became sturdy and sharpened with your investment. He slowly began to remember that his power was once used to protect others. Thus, as time moved forward, as each expedition grew longer, his strikes became more true. His power became unmatched.
    And so, the once beloved King, exiled by his own command, entered the Darkest Dungeon time, and time again. For it was not out of greed of riches or fame, but instead, for the blissfully ignorant and the unborn.
    Or at least, that's what I like to theorize behind it all. (Totally doesn't main Leper whaaat)

    • @alucardbunche4197
      @alucardbunche4197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I really think he puts his all force into each of his swings leaving nothing behind

  • @lucasangeiras8971
    @lucasangeiras8971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love your videos! Just can't ever figure out why. Keep going!

  • @yaboi3710
    @yaboi3710 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man im shocked you only have 12k subs this is top tier content

  • @JonJohJameson
    @JonJohJameson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Leper: I embraced my people and paid the price, and my advisors became my assassins. But neither disease nor dagger could stop me, now I look for a noble death, a warriors death.

  • @bardock2614
    @bardock2614 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that in his lore comic, he wasn’t shunned or exiled by his people. He exiled himself, with his people watching on in sadness. He was a beloved king who wanted to save his people from the disease he got. What a fucking chad

  • @Vulkypsin
    @Vulkypsin 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The kind king's cadaver, mourned by so many around him.
    A kindness even extended to the horrors here, sharing with them the company of death that he has made peace with.

  • @olcaval
    @olcaval ปีที่แล้ว

    His story is awesome but sad... I didn't know that much so I learned A LOT from your video. Man this was awesome.

  • @michaelelementalluz
    @michaelelementalluz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You've got yourself a new subscriber friend. Nice videos :D

  • @davysmith1934
    @davysmith1934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You know. I know not wether the madness clears for a second, or if this is a reminder. I am shamed by this man. We are similar in some aspects. He is consumed by his body, while his mind remains steadfast. I am consumed by my mind, while body remains. But he went out into this world; determined. With a singular purpose. To make it a better place. Using the scraps of time he had left. I... I know that feeling. The despair. The pain. The resolve. Like nothing that could be done, only the clock ticking. But he and I are similar. In one aspect. We both determined; him triumphing, I failing... To use our time to do what we could. Despite the cost. This video has reminded me of my purpose. How funny. That I should have know what it was so long ago... And not realised it until now. Perhaps I shall die. Share a date most wretched, as my grips and values slip deeper into the muck, and I become a man who I would have hated and despised. But should you read this babble... Know just this. I know what I am going to do. With my time. For the first time in a long time... I know what I want to do.
    I will make things harder, better, faster and stronger.
    Thank you for creating this. I will start with you.
    Miskatonic.
    A favour deserves something.

  • @zbigniewwodecki9176
    @zbigniewwodecki9176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hey, why you don't talk about special trinkets? They have so much meaning for heroes

  • @senditall152
    @senditall152 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Lepel is my favorite class both in lore and in gameplay.

  • @ragingraider889
    @ragingraider889 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    EDIT: 2:32 nevermind. You touched on the real Baldwin for a bit. I wrote my comment before watching the entire video. Sorry!
    Since nobody else has mentioned it as far as I can see: The Leper's real name: Baldwin, is a reference to Baldwin the 4th, king of Jerusalem.
    He suffered from Leprosy and was dubbed "The *Leper* King" because of it! By the end of his days he was practically blind and immobile, but still ruled a mighty kingdom by way of his wisdom in ruling himself and choosing his advisors.
    Now i've seen historic artwork of Baldwin taking to the field in his armor with signature mask to hide his disease and modern artwork to resemble what that might've looked like, but I cant find anything by skimming through his wikipedia page to write this piece.

    • @MiskatonicMemorialist
      @MiskatonicMemorialist  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah his name is definitely a reference to the actual Leper King. The Mask and Armor are more influenced by the movie, Kingdom of Heaven, where he was portrayed as wearing a suit of armour with a face to hide his disfigured one.
      IRL, he probably never wore something like that because of how hot and dry Jerusalem is, but Hollywood's goal is to tell stories and make them interesting and cool.

  • @alexeronreborned1452
    @alexeronreborned1452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    TH-cam is weird and broken again it seems, no notification. Anyway great video! At first I've rarerly used Leper because of low accuracy and limited options for back rows targeting, but he is actually great when used with right trinket or with good buff. And the lore behind him is quite interesting.

  • @davidgeorge1943
    @davidgeorge1943 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Field Hospitals: manage to cure other party members of Leprosy.
    Baldwin, who for some reason can't be cured unless he has double leprosy: "Excuse me what the actual fu"

  • @ilijadjordjevic1088
    @ilijadjordjevic1088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When is jester video coming out? Im like,sooo hyped

  • @moonman3695
    @moonman3695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So King Baldwin IV the Leper King of Jerusalem.

  • @jerichoswain5041
    @jerichoswain5041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    he also king of CRIT

    • @MiskatonicMemorialist
      @MiskatonicMemorialist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the name of his Kingdom lol

    • @supportyourself3861
      @supportyourself3861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha, you should've seen what he did to the Swine Prince in my playthrough! He was level freaking ONE (got that buff from the stone pillar with skulls in the warrens) sharpened his sword, got a buff from the Vestal, activated Revenge and got a double Emboldening Vapors.
      Needless to say, his every other attack was 58 crit (LEVEL ONE). Then Wilbur was left and stunned everyone. Except for him.. *CRITICAL STRIKE INTENSIFIES* 58 AGAIN 😂

  • @cashbro89
    @cashbro89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video.

  • @KaneMacabre
    @KaneMacabre 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The ElderScribbles music really got me there lol

    • @MiskatonicMemorialist
      @MiskatonicMemorialist  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This one. This person knows it. giphy.com/gifs/OnceInHollywood-leonardo-dicaprio-leo-kd9BlRovbPOykLBMqX

  • @viktorvajda2432
    @viktorvajda2432 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Leper's bad accuracy comes from his disiese, so he doesn't see as well anymore... (With that being sad: Man at Arm's one eye is crying, but the other would cry too, if he would still have it).

  • @marloyorkrodriguez9975
    @marloyorkrodriguez9975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There’s the only king I mean to bend my knee too!

  • @matty2cat486
    @matty2cat486 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @overscoresam948
    @overscoresam948 ปีที่แล้ว

    IF ever there was a Darkest Dungeon Movie. Remember Edward Norton played Baldwin the IV in Kingdom of Heaven

  • @GenoManaloto
    @GenoManaloto 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I use you leper dialogue for my book?

  • @elcatrinc1996
    @elcatrinc1996 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    a leper king, huh? that sounds vaguely familiar

  • @allenfitness3895
    @allenfitness3895 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ha named Baldwin. I see what you did there

  • @WolfHreda
    @WolfHreda ปีที่แล้ว

    There's a short documentary here on TH-cam about the inspiration for The Leper: Baldwin, The Leper King. It's very good. I keep it in a playlist to go back and losten to it now and then.
    Edit: Went back to get the link ( th-cam.com/video/3Iv4glbNKSs/w-d-xo.html ) and it turns out that channel also has an hour and a half documentary about him too.

  • @Dr.Thatcher
    @Dr.Thatcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite character followed closely by the occultist

  • @Octy69prr
    @Octy69prr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why does he have a broken sword tho

    • @MiskatonicMemorialist
      @MiskatonicMemorialist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      It's his sword from when he was a King. He has had it for years, even after it broke he kept it, cause it's his. He probably could use a different one but sentimental value and symbolically, it suits him. A broken sword for the broken man, living on borrowed time.

    • @Octy69prr
      @Octy69prr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@MiskatonicMemorialist thats awesome, it makes sense, thanks for the reply :)

    • @gamerplays5131
      @gamerplays5131 ปีที่แล้ว

      He accidentally swung to hard

  • @qiranight6347
    @qiranight6347 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO.... WHO ELSE HERE COMEBACK TO THIS VIDEO AFTER PLAYING DD2

  • @baldmadmac
    @baldmadmac 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The true Chad of chads

  • @Mucusa
    @Mucusa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Baldwin 4

  • @Pootaatooo
    @Pootaatooo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is a King

  • @Thatoneguy77559
    @Thatoneguy77559 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reject modernity and return to leprosy

  • @allisonjacobs6729
    @allisonjacobs6729 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    scary

  • @thrall6647
    @thrall6647 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings praise algorithm gods

  • @valhalanguardsman2588
    @valhalanguardsman2588 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And then DD2 happened