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· The 'Circle of the Sword' appears to be an ordinary ruin at first glance, but beneath it lies one of the most intriguing mysteries in the Conan universe.
· This ruin is far older than the era of the Great Kings, and even the Great Kings themselves do not know who built it.
· Considering the timeline of Conan Exiles, the Great Kings are beings far older than the Acheronian Empire, and they occupied this land around the same time as the Serpent Men.
· Therefore, it is highly likely that the 'Circle of the Sword' was built in an era preceding the Great Kings and the Serpent Men.

· The Great Kings claim to have come from the 'Void,' but their origins may be much older.
· Conan's era is the mature period of the Hyborian Age, and the Acheronian Empire already fell three thousand years ago.
· King Kull lived in the late Turanian period after the fall of Atlantis and uncovered the Serpent Men's conspiracies.
· This suggests that the Serpent Men were active after the kingdoms of ancient races were overthrown.
· The 'Circle of the Sword' is estimated to be from before the era when the Great Kings and Serpent Men coexisted, which could date back hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of years.

· The 'Circle of the Sword' is a unique place where sorcery cannot be used. This suggests it was not merely a dueling ground but a significant meeting place.
· Due to its property of suppressing magic, it was likely utilized as a neutral ground for meetings between factions that did not fully trust each other.
· Especially considering the distrust between the Great Kings and the Serpent Men, this place, which prevented the use of magic, would have been suitable as a safe meeting location.
· This indicates that the Great Kings might have used this place to check the Serpent Men, as they used magic as a powerful weapon.

· The Great Kings refer to themselves as coming from the 'Void,' but questions about their origins still remain.
· Some suggest that a lost civilization, even older than the Great Kings, may have constructed the 'Circle of the Sword.'
· The theme of the rise and fall of civilizations, often featured in Robert E. Howard's works, can also be applied to the Conan universe.
· For example, the once-powerful Acheronian Empire eventually fell and became a myth.
· The statues with four arms found in unknown cities are different from those of the Great Kings, which could be evidence of beings that predated them.

· The 'Circle of the Sword' was not built by the Great Kings, nor by the Serpent Men. So, who created this ruin?
· Along with the claim that the Great Kings came from the 'Void,' it is highly probable that an ancient civilization that existed before them constructed this ruin.
· This ancient civilization may have already regressed to a barbaric state, losing almost everything, but leaving behind the monumental ruin known as the 'Circle of the Sword.'
· This ruin has survived for hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of years and possesses a power stronger than the magic of the Great Kings.
· However, the exact answer regarding who created this ruin has not yet been clearly revealed.

· Questions about the 'Circle of the Sword' have remained unanswered for a long time. However, with the 'Legacy of the Great Kings' update, new clues may emerge.
· We hope that the newly revealed 'Hall of the Colossus' will provide insights into the beings that existed before the Great Kings and how they were able to create enduring places like the 'Circle of the Sword.'
· The journey to unravel the secrets of this ancient ruin will continue as we share various theories from viewers.
· The 'Circle of the Sword' may be the only remaining trace of everything that existed before the Great Kings.