My journey started on the PC,
A brand-new world awaiting me.
I couldn’t remember this game at all,
So this felt like my very first call.
I’d never walked this road before,
With hidden secrets to explore.
From the very start, I loved the game,
And every challenge that soon came.
To start my class, I chose with care,
Pyromancy’s fire burned bright there.
For my gift, the Master Key,
Seemed like the perfect choice for me.
An ancient asylum, cold and gray,
Held me captive far away.
Its broken walls and silent halls
Echoed through those lonely walls.
A stranger appeared from high above,
A simple act of unexpected love.
He tossed a key into my cell,
Then vanished before I knew him well.
Alone inside those prison walls,
I searched the room from floor to halls.
The heavy door refused to move,
No matter what I tried to prove.
Then on the floor, a glimmer shone,
A little treasure all alone.
The Dungeon Cell Key caught my eye,
A welcome gift I couldn’t deny.
I picked it up without delay,
Then turned and made my careful way.
The rusty lock clicked open wide,
As freedom waited just outside.
One careful step, then one step more,
Into halls I’d never seen before.
The journey had at last begun,
With countless battles yet to come.
Some doors were sealed both firm and tight,
No amount of force could make them right.
Their heavy bolts refused to yield,
Each hidden path remained concealed.
Then came a chamber dark and wide,
Where something monstrous lurked inside.
A towering Demon, fierce and tall,
Beyond the room—I couldn’t reach it at all.
Its mighty footsteps shook the floor,
A warning of the fights in store.
I looked ahead without much fear,
“My time will come… but not quite here.”
I turned away and chose to run,
For this first battle wasn’t won.
I’d grow much stronger by and by,
Then face that beast with head held high.
Let’s move ahead a little more,
To see what waits beyond the door.
A few Hollow soldiers wandered near,
They watched me close but showed no fear.
They stared at me from where they stood,
Yet never struck, which felt quite good.
I wasn’t ready for a fight,
So leaving them alone felt right.
The halls stretched farther down the way,
Inviting me to come and play.
Each corner held a brand-new sight,
With mystery hidden out of sight.
At the far end, I looked around,
A lonely ladder there was found.
So up I climbed one rung at a time,
Until I reached the top to climb.
Two different pathways met my eyes,
Each one held another surprise.
A bonfire glowed with gentle light,
A peaceful rest after my fright.
I lit the fire and took a seat,
Its warming flames felt calm and sweet.
The crackling embers danced so bright,
Driving back the endless night.
I searched the menu one more time,
Expecting leveling to be mine.
But no such option could I see—
Not enough souls had come to me.
So back I stood without delay,
And carried on along my way.
The journey waited just ahead,
With greater dangers still to tread.
One doorway there was locked up tight,
The other opened just right.
I stepped inside with cautious pace,
Exploring every shadowed place.
A few more footsteps, calm and slow,
Then suddenly—a crushing blow!
The mighty demon crashed below,
Its thunder shook the halls below.
Without a pause, I turned and ran,
Escaping just as fast I can.
Another doorway came in sight,
I sprinted there with all my might.
I almost reached the open door,
Just one more step to safety’s floor.
I slipped inside and shut it tight,
Escaping from the Demon’s might.
The heavy door stayed firmly closed,
The raging beast could not impose.
Safe inside, I caught my breath,
Escaping what could have been death.
Another bonfire burned nearby,
Its gentle flames caught my eye.
I lit the fire and took my rest,
Preparing for another test.
Again I checked to level high,
But still the choice passed me by.
No souls to spend, no strength to gain—
I’d simply have to fight again.
So onward went my one-hand quest,
Determined always to do my best.
Each careful step would help me see…
This was only the start for me.
I left the bonfire’s warming light,
Prepared for yet another fight.
The path ahead was long and steep,
With hidden secrets there to keep.
Before too long, an archer stood,
Sending arrows where he could.
I raised no shield—I had none yet,
So every step was quite a threat.
As I drew closer to the foe,
Something below began to glow.
An item rested on the floor,
A helpful gift—and so much more.
I picked it up with careful hands,
A sturdy shield to fit my plans.
I opened up the menu screen,
To see what all my gear could mean.
I placed the shield upon my arm,
Ready now to block from harm.
With every step, I felt much stronger,
Ready to explore much longer.
The archer fired once again,
But I was ready now, and then
My shield stopped every arrow’s flight,
Turning danger into might.
The frightened Hollow turned to flee,
Running farther up from me.
I chased him up the narrow stair,
Determined I would meet him there.
Another treasure caught my eye,
A weapon waiting close nearby.
I gladly claimed my brand-new blade,
A stronger choice for battles made.
Back into the menu then,
I switched my weapons once again.
Everything was set just right,
Now I was ready for the fight.
Up another staircase high,
The Hollow waited by and by.
Another arrow flew my way,
But I blocked it anyway.
I closed the distance, nice and fast,
The final moment came at last.
One solid strike was all I needed,
And that lone archer was defeated.
I searched around with watchful eyes,
Expecting yet another prize.
There were two pathways left to see—
One climbed high, one dropped for me.
Curious, I wandered down,
Where one more heavy door was found.
The rusty lock gave way at last,
And through the doorway I walked past.
Then something made me stop and grin—
I’d circled back to where I’d been!
A clever shortcut now was made,
One less dangerous path to brave.
I rested by the fire once more,
Before returning to explore.
The warm, familiar flames burned bright,
Preparing me for what I’d fight.
Back upstairs I made my way,
Ready for another day.
But all at once a rumbling sound
Sent echoes rolling all around.
A giant boulder thundered by,
So fast it nearly made me fly!
I leaped aside just in time,
Escaping with a narrow climb.
The massive stone smashed through the wall,
Sending broken rocks to fall.
Dust and rubble filled the air,
Revealing something hidden there.
Inside I found a weary knight,
His strength was fading from the fight.
He looked at me with tired eyes,
Yet still held one last surprise.
He spoke to me both calm and kind,
With wisdom shaped by troubled times.
Then into my waiting hands
He placed two gifts both strong and grand.
The Estus Flask became my own,
A treasure every player’s known.
It healed my wounds with golden light,
A faithful friend in every fight.
He also gave a special key,
The Undead Asylum F2 East Key.
Another doorway now could fall,
Unlocking secrets through the hall.
I thanked the knight before I went,
For every gift his kindness lent.
Though near the end of life’s last breath,
He gave me hope before his death.
Back upstairs I climbed once more,
Returning to the upper floor.
Another Hollow blocked my way,
Ready for a fight that day.
He rushed ahead with sword held high,
Certain I would surely die.
But I stood firm and kept my ground,
My courage strong, my focus sound.
One clean swing was all it took,
The Hollow fell with one last look.
Another victory came my way,
As brighter grew the coming day.
Step by step, I learned the game,
Each new battle built my aim.
Every lesson made me see…
Dark Souls was teaching patiently.
With key in hand, I made my way,
Back through the halls without delay.
The eastern door was locked before,
But now it opened even more.
Inside, an item caught my eye,
Resting where the stones did lie.
A few more Hollows waited near,
Watching me without much fear.
I backed away to safer ground,
Where better footing could be found.
One by one they charged at me,
But one by one they fell with ease.
The hallway finally became clear,
So I checked my newest gear.
I opened up the menu screen,
To see what all my loot could mean.
The Pyromancy Flame was there,
A gift I’d use with skill and care.
I placed it in my right-hand slot,
Then switched back to my sword on the spot.
Now prepared for what lay near,
I walked ahead without much fear.
An archer waited down the hall,
Trying hard to make me fall.
His arrows flew both fast and true,
But straight ahead I still broke through.
I blocked, I moved, I kept my pace,
Determined nothing I’d misplace.
Two more Hollows met their end,
The finish line drew close again.
Then standing proudly in the hall,
A stronger knight challenged it all.
He held a sword beside his shield,
Refusing every inch to yield.
I watched him closely, calm and still,
Waiting for the perfect skill.
He raised his blade and charged at me,
Certain of his victory.
But timing made the difference there—
A perfect parry through the air.
His weapon bounced, his guard gave way,
He never saw that final day.
One mighty strike was all I gave,
And sent him to an early grave.
Another doorway caught my eye,
Still locked, no matter how I’d try.
Its mystery would have to wait,
Another time would test my fate.
The halls were silent all around,
Not one more Hollow could be found.
Each room I’d searched from wall to wall,
No enemies remained at all.
Then through the hallway, straight ahead,
A curtain made of ghostly thread.
A wall of fog stood cold and white,
Concealing one more deadly fight.
I took a breath and softly said,
“Let’s see what waits for me ahead.”
With steady hands and courage true,
I stepped into the mist right through.
Below me stood a monstrous sight,
The Asylum Demon, built for might.
It looked at me with glowing eyes,
A towering beast of massive size.
But I remembered what I’d seen,
Back when I fled that frightening scene.
This time I had another plan—
To strike before the fight began.
I leaped above with sword held high,
Descending swiftly through the sky.
My plunging attack landed true,
A crushing blow the Demon knew.
Its health dropped down with one huge hit,
But still the fight was far from quit.
The Demon roared and raised its axe,
Beginning fierce and brutal attacks.
It swung with all its fearsome might,
Enough to end me in one strike.
I rolled away just in the nick,
Escaping every heavy hit.
Then out came my Pyromancy Flame,
Fire quickly changed the game.
Bright burning blasts flew through the air,
Scorching the Demon standing there.
Again it swung its giant axe,
Trying hard with heavy attacks.
I rolled away, then turned once more,
Sending flames across the floor.
Again… and again… the fire flew,
Each blast hit hard and straight and true.
Its mighty health began to fall,
The giant wasn’t strong at all.
Just one more spell would end the fight,
I held my ground and aimed it right.
The final flame burned fierce and bright,
And brought an end to that long fight.
The Demon stumbled, then it fell,
Its mighty roar became farewell.
My very first great boss was done,
Another victory had been won.
One-handed gaming, strong and true,
Had carried me the whole way through.
The lesson from that battle’s call—
With patience, I can conquer all.
The mighty Demon breathed no more,
A special treasure hit the floor.
The Big Pilgrim’s Key was mine at last,
The first great trial was finally passed.
I picked it up with steady pride,
Then searched the room from side to side.
A giant doorway stood ahead,
Now waiting where the Demon bled.
The massive lock was built to last,
But now my key had fit at last.
The heavy doors swung open wide,
Revealing what was just outside.
I took a breath and ventured through,
Excited for a brand-new view.
Near the left, against the wall,
A glowing Soul was there to call.
I picked it up without delay,
Another prize along the way.
Every item, great or small,
Could help me through the trials ahead of all.
I walked until the path was done,
When suddenly a scene began.
A giant raven spread its wings,
One of Lordran’s ancient kings.
Its mighty talons reached for me,
Then lifted me up gracefully.
High above the world we soared,
Beyond the walls I’d known before.
Mountains stretched beneath the sky,
Clouds and castles drifting by.
I looked around in great surprise,
Wonder filling both my eyes.
At last the raven came to rest,
Delivering me on my quest.
A peaceful place now came in view,
With ancient ruins touched by dew.
This place was called Firelink Shrine,
A peaceful place to rest awhile.
The crackling bonfire burned so bright,
A welcome beacon in the night.
I walked up close and took my seat,
The warming fire felt calm and sweet.
Then something new appeared to me,
A choice I’d hoped I’d finally see.
At last… Level Up filled the screen,
The option I’d been hoping to see.
No longer would I simply wait—
Now I could help decide my fate.
I studied every stat with care,
Thinking long before I’d share.
Should Strength become my chosen road,
To carry every heavier load?
Or Vitality, strong and true,
Giving health to pull me through?
Maybe Endurance was the key,
For more stamina helping me.
Attunement whispered, “Choose me too,
More spell slots waiting just for you.”
Each decision shaped my way,
For every challenge yet to play.
I spent my souls with thoughtful care,
Preparing for what waited there.
A little stronger than before,
Ready to open every door.
I sat beside the fire’s warm light,
Thinking of my very first fight.
The Asylum now was far behind,
But greater trials filled my mind.
How many bosses would I face?
How many paths would I embrace?
How many victories could I claim,
Before I’d master this great game?
The answers waited far ahead,
Down every path I’d have to tread.
Each step would test my heart and soul,
While leading toward my final goal.
This was only chapter one,
My grand adventure had begun.
With one hand guiding every move,
I still had everything to prove.
No matter what stood in my way,
I’d keep on fighting every day.
I’d learn each lesson, earn each soul,
And never lose sight of my goal.
One-handed gaming, proud and strong,
Has been my path my whole life long.
So come along and stay with me…
There’s much more left in Dark Souls to see!
The bonfire’s flames burned warm and bright,
Preparing me for one more fight.
I rose once more with sword in hand…
Ready to explore the land!
