Godwyn Theory - "Those Reborn In Death"

Elden Ring theory time! Some of you may have noticed that in The Land of Shadow's catacombs, Godwyn's corpse sits in the same place the Erdtree's roots normally go:

In the Lands Between, the Erdtree is normally responsible for granting people rebirth through these roots. By sitting in the same spot, it's implied Godwyn is fulfilling a similar function, and it just so happens that the DLC has a few new undead enemies that function differently from the rest. Here's how "Those Reborn In Death" differ from Those Who Live In Death:

1. Mechanics

These new undead don't play by the old rules. They can be put to sleep, don't revive, and most importantly aren't vulnerable to Litany of Proper Death. This has a HUGE implication! Litany of Proper Death is an incantation that invokes the natural order: it enforces death on that which SHOULD be dead. The fact that Those Reborn in Death are immune tells us that nature considers them "alive" despite all evidence to the contrary.

2. Appearance

While visibly not biologically "alive," Those Reborn In Death are notably less decayed than Those Who Live In Death, appearing more mummified than skele-fied, possessing both flesh and hair. Have a look at the new Catacomb Sorcerer compared to the old Tibia Mariner:

3. Intellect

Both the Catacomb Sorcerers and the Death Knights appear much more intelligent and autonomous than other undead, having created spells, equipment, and notions of duty and hierarchy beneath Godwyn. They don't just haunt in the catacombs like modt undead; they LIVE in them. The fact that they aren't immune to sleep emphasizes this. Most interestingly, the ghostflame techniques they've cultivated are unique to them: the Tarnished never learns any of their sorceries, and doesn't get a cool ghostflame cape when wearing the Death Knight's armour. (Miyazaki whyyyy)

4. Growth??

Those who looked closely at that previous Catacomb Sorcerer MAY have noticed a bizarre little detail... he's hiding a wee mummified baby beneath his robe!

In my eyes, this is the strongest piece of evidence for my "rebirth" theory, because that baby isn't being held. It's attached to that sorcerer's body, almost like it's growing out of him! Consider what we know of Godwyn: how his body grows and copies like a cancer. How else would a being like that grant "rebirth," than through tumorous replication? Fia said it herself: through rebirth, those trapped between life and death can solidify themselves within the natural order.