Within it, the Black Cleric Robe can be found, said to be given to pardoners serving Velka. The Painted World of Ariamis has much in connection with Velka, Goddess of Sin. It hosts a building similar to an old cathedral, whose annex served as a storage house. Once it was a peaceful land with kind inhabitants. She was considered an abomination because the gods of Anor Londo feared her Lifehunt ability, seen as the antithesis of all life and a threat to their immortality. This abomination was the birth of the Dragon Crossbreed, which is considered a bastard child. Once considered an abomination which has no place in this world, Priscilla clutched this doll tightly and was eventually drawn into the lonely, painted world. The key to entering this land is the Peculiar Doll. The Painted World of Ariamis was probably created to hide Crossbreed Priscilla. At some point, the Guardians were not able to recall the reason for doing so. There were some other unnamed paintings, however, the main duty of the guardians was to protect those of Ariamis. Painting Guardians were ordered to protect it through generations. At first, it was known as the Great Painting of Ariamis.
The Painted World of Ariamis, as the name suggests, was created by Ariamis. At this point, players will only be allowed to leave upon her defeat. If Priscilla is attacked, attempting to leave by jumping off the ledge will result in death. Unless the player jumps off the ledge behind Priscilla, it is impossible to leave the Painted World of Ariamis, even with the Lordvessel's warp ability or through the use of a Homeward Bone or the Homeward miracle. Priscilla the Crossbreed, the boss of the area who resides in a tower, will not begin attacking straight away, instead imploring the player to leave her world.
When examining the large guarded painting in Anor Londo, the player will be mysteriously pulled into the cloistered area. In order to access this world, the player must first pick up the Peculiar Doll located in the Northern Undead Asylum, upon the return visit later in the game. Those encountered elsewhere drop a much higher amount of souls here. It is a snow-coated land with an old structure resembling a cathedral high atop a mountain and surrounded by cliffs.Ī total of ten types of enemies can be encountered in this area, including the boss, most of which are only found here.