To be honest I believe GwynDudes, Izalithians and Humans all existed for a while before they found the Lord Souls in the flame. Definately enough time to evolve, build armies and build huge underground cities.
In the intro look at how they are introduced as the ones who found the souls. Gwyn was already a Lord with many, many knights.
The Witch of Izalith was well, the Witch of Izalith.
Nito First of the Dead, Nito is made up of a hell of a lot dead dudes, takes a while for lots of people to die.
Pygmy.
From this we at least know that Izalith was built and inhabited before they even found the Flame.
oh and PS GwynDude=Giant, Izalithian= Elf
In the intro look at how they are introduced as the ones who found the souls. Gwyn was already a Lord with many, many knights.
The Witch of Izalith was well, the Witch of Izalith.
Nito First of the Dead, Nito is made up of a hell of a lot dead dudes, takes a while for lots of people to die.
Pygmy.
From this we at least know that Izalith was built and inhabited before they even found the Flame.
oh and PS GwynDude=Giant, Izalithian= Elf