The Forgotten Tribes

Ancient peoples lost to the shadow of the Old Faith.

The scattered ruins and forgotten lore found throughout the lands of Cult of the Lamb hint at a time before the Old Faith's iron grip. While no unified group called 'The Forgotten Tribes' exists in canon, the game's world is filled with remnants of ancient cultures and lost faiths that were eventually subsumed by the Bishops of the Old Faith and their tyrannical rule. These fragments of history represent the diverse beliefs and communities that once thrived across the biomes, now largely erased or twisted into the mindless minions serving the Old Faith.

Quick Facts

Role

Historical Ancestors; Corrupted Followers

Affiliation

Pre-Old Faith Era (Formerly)

Status

Scattered
Forgotten
or Corrupted

Region

All Biomes (Forest, Swamp, Mountain, Desert, Ice Caverns)

Goal

Survival and Preservation of Ancient Faiths

Lore & Background

The ruins scattered throughout the biomes hint at their former existence. Broken totems and abandoned settlements suggest a time when faith was not dictated by the Bishops of the Old Faith but shared among many. The Lamb's journey is, in part, an effort to reclaim this lost history, restoring the true purpose of worship that these ancient peoples once knew before they were consumed by the darkness of the Old Faith.

Reader's Guide

The Forgotten Tribes are not an active faction with a central command structure in the present day. Instead, they represent the historical backdrop of the world's conflict. Their primary role is thematic, illustrating what was lost under the False God's rule. Many enemies encountered by the Lamb were once members of these tribes, now corrupted into mindless servants. The goal for the player is to liberate these lands and restore the true faith that these peoples originally held. By defeating the bosses guarding their ruins, the Lamb reclaims the shrines dedicated to them.

Did You Know?

Many enemy types encountered in-game are followers of the Old Faith or corrupted by the Bishops, not remnants of a separate pre-Old Faith tribe.
Shrine locations are gameplay elements and do not correspond to specific tribal or cultural gatherings in the game's lore.
The Old Faith's rise, led by the Bishops, is directly linked to the suppression and eventual forgetting of these ancient groups' histories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are The Forgotten Tribes?

They represent the ancient communities that inhabited the world prior to the False God's rise. Currently, these groups exist only as scattered remnants or corrupted minions serving the tyranny above.

What was their original purpose?

Their goal was survival and the preservation of old faiths across various biomes. They thrived with diverse cultures before being subsumed by fear and corruption.

Where did they live?

These peoples once inhabited all regions, including the Forest, Swamp, Mountain, Desert, and Ice Caverns. Their history is now largely erased from the current timeline of the cult.

What is their status in the present day?

Most have been forgotten or transformed into mindless followers of the False God. They serve as historical ancestors rather than active allies in the modern game world.

Why does their story matter?

They highlight the lost diversity that existed before a single divinity took control. Their fate illustrates the cost of the False God's shadow over the land.

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