What WAS Godfrey to Marika, exactly?
Was he a consort, like the player is to Ranni (potentially) or Radahn is to Miquella? Or is he just the strongest, most convenient person to have offspring with until Marika split herself into Radagon and created the Tarnished by sending Godfrey off until it was resurrection time for everyone?
Further, I know we as the player become Elden Lord in the default ending, and that it’s a continuation of the Golden Order, but what does that mean exactly? Are we Marika’s replacement, her consort, or a Greater Will puppet?
Sorry if this is all easily answered in game, but I get really confused about the story by the time the ending rolls around.