Daruk was killed by Fireblight Ganon, a being created by Ganon to seize control of Rudania. However, despite Link's, Princess Zelda's, and the four Champions' best efforts and preparations, Ganon surprised them by corrupting and taking control of the Divine Beasts. It was also during this time that Rudania served as the protector of the Goron tribe of Eldin.
The Divine Beasts were rediscovered after being excavated, and four Champions were chosen to pilot them in a repeated battle of the past - the Goron Champion Daruk was chosen to operate Rudania. ġ10 years before the present, the Royal Family of Hyrule was warned by a fortune teller of Ganon's return. Their efforts were successful and Ganon was sealed away for a time.
Four Champions were picked to pilot the Divine Beasts, who launched a full-scale attack on Ganon, headed by a princess and a hero wielding the Master Sword. The Divine Beast Vah Rudania was created 10,000 years ago by the Sheikah, along with the other three Divine Beasts and Guardians, to combat Calamity Ganon.
