Age of Fire

The Age of Fire is an era in the lore of Dark Souls.

Description
The Age of Fire began when after the defeat of the Everlasting Dragons, at the hands of Gwyn and the other Lords. The Age of Fire was unnaturally prolonged when Gwyn sacrificed himself to kindle the First Flame, thus creating the "curse of Undeath".

When the player talks to Kingseeker Frampt, he will tell the player that they are destined to succeed Gwyn. Should the player choose to kindle the First Flame upon the defeat of Gwyn, then they will sacrifice themselves, as Gwyn did, thus delaying the Age of Dark from occurring.