Nito, the First of the Dead, is a character from the video game series Dark Souls. He is depicted as a skeletal figure and is known as the ruler of the Grave of Saints. Nito embodies death and is associated with the concept of the undead, representing the cycle of life and death in the game's lore. In the game, Nito is one of the powerful beings known as the Lord Souls. He plays a significant role in the backstory of the Age of Fire and is often linked to the themes of decay and the inevitability of death. Players encounter him as a boss character, where they must defeat him to progress in the game.