Age of Dark

The Age of Dark, otherwise known as the Age of Man, is an era in the lore of Dark Souls.

Description
The Age of Dark is said to begin when the First Flame fades, thus ending the Age of Fire; the Age of the Gods. According to Darkstalker Kaathe, the player is destined to bring about the Age of Dark, as they are the descendant of the Furtive Pygmy.

Should the player abandon the First Flame after the defeat of Gwyn, Lord of Cinder, then they will "usher in the Age of Dark".