Arena Codex

# TIMELINE

The connected chronology of Valekor, from celestial origin to the Guardian age.

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Celestial Foundation · Document 048

### The Fall of the Star

Before the Kingdoms

A celestial star entered Valekor and released the living fire later named the Eternal Flame.

First Builder Age · Document 048

### The Temple of Light

World Foundation

The First Builders raised an underground sanctuary around the Flame and its sacred impact site.

Founding of an Order · Document 048

### The Keepers of the Flame

Sacred Custodians

A nameless Order surrendered family, title, and wealth to protect the living fire.

Ancient Era

### The First Arena

Origin

Warriors entered the first Colosseum and combat became ritual.

Age of War

### The Great War

Conflict

Clans and kingdoms fought for control of Valekor.

Document 043

### The Grand Arena of Valekor

Peace Through Champions

Kingdoms chose honorable champions instead of sacrificing armies.

Document 044

### The First Gladiator

A Champion Rises

One warrior proved that peace could be won inside the Arena.

Document 046

### The Guardians of the Arena

The Guardian Order

The shield of Valekor is founded to protect rather than conquer.

Document 047

### The Seven Trials

The Path to Become a Guardian

Every candidate faces seven trials of character, discipline, mercy, wisdom, and resistance to corrupted power.

Guardian Rite · Document 048

### The Sacred Oath

Bond of the Flame

Each new Guardian kneels before the Eternal Flame and binds life, strength, honor, and soul to Valekor.

Recurring Future Threat · Document 048

### The Black Eclipse

Once Every Thousand Years

The Flame weakens, stars disappear, and shadows awaken beneath the earth.

Ancient Darkness · Document 049

### The First Crown

Before the Modern Kingdoms

The Shadow King forges a crown from conquered wills and raises the Kingdom of Ashes.

Ancient War · Document 049

### The War Against Light

The Guardians Gather

The Legion of Shadows attacks the old kingdoms and attempts to extinguish the Eternal Flame.

Future Convergence · Document 049

### The Return

The Next Black Eclipse

A divided Valekor faces the prophesied return of its first sovereign of darkness.

Eclipse War · Document 050

### The Darkening Sky

The Eclipse Arrives Early

The sun narrows into a dying golden ring years before the Keepers' oldest calculations.

Siege · Document 050

### Siege of the Temple

The Flame Withdraws

The Legion attacks from below and forces the Eternal Flame to place its living memory inside the Golden Shield.

Eclipse War · Document 050

### The Eclipse War Begins

Dawn After Totality

The Shadow King crosses the first gate while moving fronts of darkness spread across every kingdom.