Fantasy role-playing games (RPGs) are filled with rich worlds, deep lore, and memorable characters—but some of the most rewarding discoveries are the hidden Easter eggs and secret stories that creators cleverly tuck away. Whether it’s a subtle nod to a developer’s previous work, a clever in-joke, or an entire lore-dense event, these secrets add layers of depth to the gaming experience.

Here are some of the most intriguing Easter eggs and hidden stories from popular fantasy games that you might have missed.

1. The lurking Sidiga in "Elden Ring"

Elden Ring is famous for its dense lore, but one of the most interesting hidden details is the Sidiga—a mysterious and unnamed figure who becomes a NPC "Shadow Pastor" after being breached by a Shadow of the Erdtree.

The most fascinating part? Players can later return to a quest of part of the Ranni’s questline and fight him, and many players missed it. Though he lacks any dialogue or special interactions, his presence ties into the deeper themes of gods and the Erdtree’s corruption.

2. The Secret of the "Sorcerer’s Nightmare" in "Dark Souls"

In Dark Souls II, the "Sorcerer’s Benevolence" quest involves helping a young sorceress named A قلبه in Majula. However, there’s a hidden twist: if you look closely, her shadow resembles a Strider (an agent from The Lord of the Rings), possibly hinting at a crossover reference.

Additionally, if you complete her quest, she appears in various locations, whispering arcane knowledge—only to reveal in the end that she was a creation of the waning moon, explaining her eerie, intangible nature.

3. The Forgotten Lore of the "Desert/Celestials" in "Skyrim"

While The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is packed with lore, some of the most obscure secrets come from the dwemer ruins. One fascinating hidden detail is the hidden truth behind the powerful and mysterious Desert Dwemer.

Even in the annals of the third era mentions of the ancient Dwemer built powerful facilities throughout Skyrim but no one ever noticed them until a close look at clues from "The Warp in the West", The Dwemer ankh cross may o so are linked to deserts (Hamada) meaning their actual origins may hold a truth which turns out to be something more than just a consequential event beyond their actual bodies and the famous Aetheriges into velvet and beyond thus Explaining the gates under the Dark Brotherhood, The Discussion continues a iconically event linked to the truthers of Blades/Medals and Knowledge Seekers of the loop of Tamriel and beyond.

4. The "Dragonborn" Hidden Storyline in "The Witcher 3"

While Geralt’s main quest in The Witcher 3 is to rescue Ciri, there’s a lesser-known hidden arc tied to the supernatural events in Kaer Morhen.

If players pay close attention, the "Witchers vs. Eternal Fire" occurs which Geralt sees which speaks back to the Rahiri reaching the beginning of Kaer Morhen, not to forget the player Tony in Skellige.

Note: If forgotten, it may be a error in the Witcher lore.

5. The Forgotten "Ekkor, Dragonkin" in Forgotten Realms (Baldur’s Gate 3)

In Baldur’s Gate 3, players encounter a mysterious entity named Ekkor in the Necropolis of the Forgotten Realms.

Ekkor seems to be a fit for a lost Cloud giant as captain gaelan speaks alien when she is killed. His eerie laughter and riddles hint at an elder-like being tied to the Far Realm, though his true nature remains one of fantasy’s greatest mysteries.

6. The "Armorer" in "Elden Ring" Holds Truths

One of the most fascinating NPCs in Elden Ring is the Armorer at Roundtable Hold, who forms an alternate, "armored" version of Malenia that he kills, only to reveal his own story in deep lore notes that you almost never read.

The truth? The Armorer and other NPCs at the Roundtable were sent by the flame bearer owners, but cursed by weapons at Castle Morne, one foe he fights was an alternate Praetor Knight. He was a warrior tied into the latter half of the shard bearer’s side conflict, and everything ties into Warrior**.

7. The "Shovel Knight" Cameo in "The Elder Scrolls Online"

A lesser-known Easter egg in The Elder Scrolls Online is a shovel embedded in the ground in Craglorn—a nod to Shovel Knight, a game that also has deep world-building and secrets of its own.

This tiny detail is easy to miss but shows how developers enjoy cross-referencing their favorite games.

8. The "Dead by Daylight" Knife in "Monster Hunter World"

If you explore Monster Hunter World’s Elder Crossing event, you might stumble upon a giant kitchen knife buried in the ground—a reference to Dead by Daylight, where a similar knife is a iconic killer weapon.

This is one of many subtle references that tie different game universes together in unexpected ways.

Final Thoughts

Fantasy games are designed to immerse players in vast worlds, but sometimes the most rewarding discoveries are the hidden details that reward curiosity. Whether it’s cryptic lore, developer jokes, or connections to other franchises, these Easter eggs add layers of depth to the gaming experience.

Have you found any hidden stories or Easter eggs in your favorite fantasy games? Let us know in the comments!