As its name implies, the Soul of Cinder is an amalgamation of every creature to ever give themselves to the First Flame, their bodies and souls being used as fuel to keep the Flame burning, therefore also allowing the Age of Fire to continue, staving off the dreaded Age of Dark.īy the time of Dark Souls III, many centuries have passed and with it many Lords of Cinder, all giving their lives and becoming legendary heroes for sacrificing themselves to keep the Flame alight.