Walls of Time

„*Peace was restored to Ardonia and a time to rebuilding and healing began. The wounds caused by Deathsinger, however, will be felt forever. The Great War, 11th Wall of Time.*”
— Thalleous Sendaris reading a Wall of Time.↑
The **Walls of Time** are historic landmarks ubicated in Northwind. They are located in a cave in Northwind, and consist of ancient texts carved into the walls that tell the story of Ardonia.

They were carved and written by the Glacians, the second oldest species on Ardonia- following the Guardians. The Chroniclers, an ancient group of scholars, travel around the world recording major historical events to be written on the Walls by the Glacians. These Walls are studied by other- lesser- scholars such as Hawken, as well as Thalleous Sendaris. The cave is being continually excavated to lay new Walls each time a new historical event worthy of being documented occurs.

So far, we only know of the contents of the **11th Wall of Time**, which tells the story of the Nether Invasion and the Great War, and the **14th Wall of Time**, which tells the story of the Second Great War. Assuming the stories on the walls are told chronologically, the existence of ten Walls prior implies that the documented history of Ardonia goes further back than even the Great War. Taking this again into account, two Walls must have been written during the 154 years between the two Great Wars: the 12th and the 13th.

In behind the scenes and commentary for season 3, it's mentioned that of the 12th and 13th walls one would of likely of been for the **K'arthen** and **Cydonia** civil war from season 2 and the other for the forgotten history of the Voltaris.

## Trivia

* Possibly one of the Walls written before the 14th, is about the Felden-Necromancer War, since Nitsuke was sent as a Chronicler to document this event. Although it is also possible that the conflict was registered on the same Wall as that of the Second Great War, just as the Nether Invasion was registered along with the Great War.
* Also Nitsuke mentioned that they had to shift a couple of walls so it is possible that the eleventh Wall of Time which was about the first Great War could be the twelfth wall of time.

## Gallery

Walls of Time entranceWalls of Time under constructionThalleous and Hawken leaving the Walls of Time
## Writings in the Walls of Time

### **14th Wall of Time**

After Ingressus Voltaris and the false Nether king Pythus were both killed, the war came to a decisive end.
The slaves of the Nether were freed, only to find the Overworld scarred by countless battles and it's people mourning for lost loved ones. Yet in these dark times was an opportunity to rebuild. Cities and homes which were destroyed were carefully reconstructed, some in their previous image, others built new.
As the boundaries between territories and races faded, the six kingdoms united once again. Crown Peak was restored to a city of diplomacy and democracy, not a throne for a king to rule from.

K’arthen has been making amends with Cydonia, primarily through renewal of their farmland, who in turn has been providing much-needed food and supplies to the beleaguered people of K’arthen. Despite years of tension, the two kingdoms are content to finally be at peace.
The Voltaris clan was reborn, welcoming all Ardoni who wished to join. They have reclaimed their original homeland which now bears the name New Voltaria.
A ceremony was held to commemorate their return, and many across Ardonia were invited.
The Masters of the five clans declared a state of peace and harmony for the Ardoni, and vowed to uphold that peace as long as the masters ruled.

Queen Abbigail, first Queen of the End, is working alongside her remaining two Enderknights to restore the End to its former strength.
A few of the surviving Enderdragon eggs were brought out of the End and into the Overworld in hopes of finding new Enderknights, regardless of wealth or gender.
The Enderknights will watch over and protect Ardonia- guarding it against dangers from outside this world as well as within.
The Prime Songs were deemed too dangerous to remain in the Overworld: they were given to the Enderknights and hidden deep within the uncharted realm of the End, in a vault where they would never again be used.

And thus concluded the Second Great War. However, in the ashes, new fires have sprung. Outlaws, bandits, and other criminals seeking to take advantage of the temporary weakness have emerged. Even the undead are returning to Ardonia in greater numbers than seen in centuries.
The aftermath may appear grim, but the survivors retain hope, for they will continue to fight for the land and lives which they have already given so much to protect.

- The Second Great War, *14th Wall of Time*.

### **11th Wall of Time**

Our world, Ardonia, is a vast land, home to many diverse people, strange creatures, and dangerous monsters. Hidden among the shadows of dense forests… beneath the sands of treacherous deserts… and frozen within the ancient mountains of the north are secrets and mysteries which have eluded our comprehension throughout the ages. Few of these mysteries, however, have attracted such fascination as the Ardoni species, for which the land shares its name.

The Ardoni possess the unique ability to wield great powers known as Songs. The strongest of these powers were referred to as Prime Songs, and were deemed too powerful for the Ardoni to wield freely. Thus, they were given to the Masters of the four Ardoni clans as a sign of peace and unity.
Because of this, the clans were blinded to a great danger. From within the fires of the Nether realm, an army set out to conquer the Overworld. They vanquished the kingdoms and people of Ardonia as they spread across the land.

But they were not to remain unchallenged. The Enderknights returned during these dark times, long having been guardians of the Overworld. The two opposing realms clashed with a fury of inconceivable power.
Yet the Nether had prepared well for this invasion- and even the legendary Enderknights could not stop them. With no other hope of victory, the kingdoms called upon the Ardoni to wield the Prime Songs.
Reluctantly, the clans agreed, and held a tournament to determine which Ardoni would become their champion and wield all four Prime Songs. One rose above the rest- persistent, cunning, and powerful. The champion had been found. When presented with the Prime Songs however, he revealed himself as Ingressus− leader of the long-forgotten and dreaded Voltaris clan. Outraged, the masters refused to give Ingressus the Prime Songs… for it was due to their misuse of such power that they had been banished long ago.

That night, while the clans debated their next course of action, Ingressus set out alone to reclaim the Prime Songs. One by one he slayed the masters of the Kaltaris, Sendaris, and Mendoris clan. Through these dark deeds, he became known as the Deathsinger.
The fourth and final master, Aegus Nestoris, survived the massacre, thus protecting the last and most powerful Prime Song. The Ardoni mourned the tragedy. They vowed to hunt down the Deathsinger and to prevent him from obtaining the final Prime Song.
It was at this time that the Voltaris clan returned from exile and joined the Deathsinger in his revenge. However, even with their support he knew that he was outmatched. With all of Ardonia now his enemy… there was only one place to turn. The Deathsinger met with King Chronos of the Nether and formed the most powerful alliance ever known. And thus began the Great War.

The Enderknights rallied under King Rendor and fought the Nether head on. The Ardoni Clans wielded their Songs of old. The humans reassembled their armies, the Magnorites came from the South, and the Felinas from the West. Some even say… ***He*** was there. But despite everything… the Deathsinger and the Nether armies could not be stopped.

The tides of this conflict turned after a young Ardoni joined the fight. Skilled with the Songs, Achillean Nestoris was able to unite and lead the armies to victory, which earned him the name Tidesinger. With his leadership and the Enderknight forces, the nether army was forced to retreat back into the Nether. With no allies, the remaining Voltaris fell back to Mount Velgrin. Here the Tidesinger fought the Deathsinger alone, and both were defeated.
The Prime Songs were recovered and distributed amongst the clans once more, signaling an end to the Great War. Peace was restored to Ardonia, and a time for rebuilding and healing began. The wounds caused by the Deathsinger, however, will be felt forever.

- The Great War, *11th Wall of Time*.