The Old Chaos

Lore

Connected to the Grand Cathedral is a fiery pit, with a web of roots hanging overhead. The Old Chaos is home to an "Ancient Flame". This is likely the First Flame itself, or at least some incarnation of it.

The Burnt Ivory King resides here, though he is but a shadow of his former self. In an attempt to appease the raging flame, the Ivory King built a great cathedral at its mouth, and the oracle of Eleum Loyce, Alsanna, prayed in silent vigilance. The attempt was unsuccessful and the flames still raged. The King made attempted to combat the Chaos, and his knights delved valiantly into the depths to exterminate the terrible things that dwelled there, but not one of them returned. Eventually, the Ivory King sensed the degradation of his soul and left Eleum Loyce. He traveled deep into the Chaos with his knights until he was devoured by the flames.

Theories

The "Ancient Flame" is the Flame of Chaos.

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The ancient flame that lies beneath Eleum Loyce is directly referred to as "The Old Chaos". The events of Dark Souls II happen many centuries after Dark Souls I, so anything from that game could be considered old. The First Flame is usually represented as a benevolent entity, so for it to be threatening an entire population and city is odd. It is more likely that the ravenous flame beneath Eleum Loyce is the original Flame of Chaos that was created by the Witch of Izalith, and it has simply moved around, due to the repeated linking of the fire.

Sources

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Alsanna Dialogue
The old Chaos hungers still.
…
This land is barren,
Cursed, by the old Chaos.
It gave birth to atrocities,
and the people fled in fear.
Until our lord, the Ivory King, came.
…
My dear lord, a most true king.
It was with his magnificent soul
that he built Eleum Loyce…
…and contained the spread of Chaos.
But the Chaos would not be sated,
and the King gave his own soul.
…
Inevitably, the King was drained of vigor,
and plunged into the Chaos' heart.
Eleum Loyce was frozen in time, it's leader lost…
I remain here, to contain the Chaos,
honouring my Lord's wishes.
…
I have but one wish.
That my Lord might be freed
from that unspeakable Chaos.
…
Are you now prepared to plunge into Chaos?
…
Many of Eleum Loyce's faithful knights
followed their Lord into the Chaos.
But none of them returned.
…
The knights of Eleum Loyce await a new leader.
One who will guide them into Chaos.

Soul of the Ivory King
Soul of the Ivory King of Eleum Loyce.
The proud Ivory King was ever-merciful,
and devoted himself to the protection
of his great land, until he was devoured
by the flames of chaos.
The wondrous soul of this great king
can be used to acquire numerous souls,
or to create something of great worth.

Crown of the Ivory King
Crown of the Ivory King
who once ruled this land.
Far to the north, a King built a
great cathedral to appease the raging flame.
But when he sensed the degradation of
his soul, he left without a word, leaving
everything to Alsanna, who had,
unbeknownst, found a place at his side.
But these were events of long ago,
and today, no one even remembers
the King's name.

Charred Loyce Set
Charred armor of the Knights of Loyce,
burned black by flame.
These Knights of Loyce plunged into the old Chaos
with their lord, and lost their sense of self.
To this day, they still burn in agony,
alongside their once-proud king.

Charred Loyce Shield/Greatsword
Charred shield/greatsword of the Knights of Loyce,
burned black by flame.
Gradually restores HP while equipped.
These Knights of Loyce lacked all sense of self,
and were driven only by the urge to expunge
any who might disturb the flame, even
former compatriots.

Loyce Soul
Soul of the Knights of Loyce.
The Knights of Loyce were taken by Chaos,
and lost all sense of purpose and being.
The few woeful souls that trudged back home
were guided by some faint vestige of self
This soul is pure sorrow,
and only Alsanna can put it to rest.

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