The stelae scattered in the depths of the Lucis teach us more about the actions of the ancient Kings and Oracles. We discover that the Oracles were able to create magic "cages" at the cost of their own lives to lock away powerful daemons that canât be defeated. (stele found at the sanctuary of Balouve mineâs depths)
A stele in Costlemarkâs depths
It is very likely that the very first Oracle cage was used to enclose Ardyn somewhere. We know he has been imprisoned (Talcott Chap.14), which is logical considering his immeasurable powers. So people have certainly appealed to the Oracle to contain him, thus explaining Ardyn's hatred for the Nox Fleurets. (About Ardyn hate for Nox Fleurets)
 Many believe Ardyn was imprisoned in Angelgard. I thought about it too, but before that I believed that Ardyn had been locked up in an ancient place, a remnant of Solheim able to restrain him such as Costlemark, Steyliff but also Taelpar where Gilgamesh is or even Pitioss that can be a magical prison.
It is possible Ardyn was also locked in the depths of Lucis and was awakened by inquisitive visitors in search of technologies from the past.
In fact, the description of Steyliff Woods in the archives as well as the stelae inside the place tell us that expeditions took place to learn more about Solheim and use its knowledge to fight against today's threats.
A similar thing happened in Costlemark where an expedition was looking for knowledge from the past but instead only âopened a cage that contained a dangerous prisonerâ (Ingwen sanctuary), awaking a âthreat that is several millennia oldâ (Encefain sanctuary). If the stelae usually refer to the boss locked at the end of the dungeon, this description may also evoke Ardyn.
Because we have no idea how Ardyn reappeared into this world. This might be the answer.
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So I think Ardyn was jailed in an "Oracle cage" 2000 years ago in a place similar to Solheimâs vestiges, and that 34 years before the events of FFXV inquisitive people looking for past knowledge to fight daemons (Lucis) or improve their technology (Niflheim) accidentally woke up Ardyn from his eternal sleep, leading to the story we know and to the Chosen Kingâs advent.
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Si des cieux nous parviennent les douces pluies nourriciĂšres, de ses ombres flottantes frappent les foudres meurtriĂšres. Quand la nature nous accable de ces lances lumineuses, nous ne pouvons jamais que nous abriter et prier, mais quand il sâagit dâune bĂȘte furieuse, il nous est toujours possible de lâenfermer.
In their great wisdom, the Oracles bring peace to the world, their resplendent trident in their hands. The one of my time has shown exceptional self-sacrifice. May the story I write on these stelae transmit her bravery to the generation that will see the birth of the King of Light.
 Tunlough sanctuary
Even the Kings of Lucis do not all receive the same favors from the gods, although they are their chosen ones. I did not have the chance to be endowed with a talent for the art of war, but fate offered me the opportunity to have a remarkable Oracle by my side.
 Scorpure sanctuary
Our world is prey of terrible daemons, but unlike my valiant predecessor who was always at the head of his troops, I stand in the back of mine to give uncertain orders and thank Heaven for being accompanied by divine Messengers to lead us to victory.
 Courcaive sanctuary
The Oracle of my time was the most remarkable of her lineage, endowed with unparalleled power and endless selflessness. She traveled the world by day and by night to free people from suffering and fear, bringing them the light of hope, as indefatigable as the Sun and the Moon.
 Terrecephe sanctuary
When I learned that the expedition of the vestiges of Solheim civilization had been exterminated, I realized that the frail balance of power had just been broken in favor of the daemons. I decided to leave for the dark forest of Cleigne with my army and the Oracle who stopped by Insomnia.
 Essofax sanctuary
The road to Risorath was full of pitfalls. Our expedition was delayed not only by the uneven ground, but also by the claws and fangs lurking in the darkness that spread beneath the thick canopy. We crossed the darkness only guided by the light of the trident that the frail arm of the Oracle brandished.
 Vanderport sanctuary
The light of the Oracleâs trident gave us courage. It pierced the darkness, scattered the hordes of daemons and brightened the flow of our banners. We had the feeling that it would soon restore calm in these woods, even if a naglfar was waiting for us at the end of the road.
 Sprannagh sanctuary
Once the forest crossed, we discovered Vesper invaded by flames and columns of black smoke. Innumerable flashes split the darkened sky, not by clouds, but by an immense winged beast from which lightning emanated.
The Oracle could heal the Harm of the planet (=Starscourge) and chastise the daemons, but her powers were helpless against such force of nature. Blades were broken, banners burned, and many lives torn out. We were forced to turn our backs on terror to retreat.
 Hepplecamp sanctuary
If from heaven come the sweet nourishing rains, from its floating shadows strike the murderous lightnings. When nature overwhelms us with these luminous spears, we can only shelter and pray, but when it comes to a furious beast, we can always confine it.
The rite of the Oracleâs cage is unfortunately our only hope. My army has the task of attracting the beast deep within the vestiges, where the Oracle will hold it back at the cost of her life. I vow to keep her trident and replace her in her sacred mission, until the next is old enough to succeed her. May the future King of Light be accompanied by an Oracle as exceptional as the one who is by my side.
