With ONE PIECE FILM GOD VALLEY officially set for summer 2027, let’s organize the timeline and chronology of events surrounding the God Valley Incident.
The “O” letter in the promotional art is Roger’s symbol, so the protagonist is likely Roger, told from his perspective.
What about the later announced BAAD? Could it cover Rocks’ childhood up to becoming a pirate, or perhaps Teach surviving the God Valley Incident and joining Whitebeard’s crew?
Either way, BAAD seems likely to feature a villain as protagonist — probably a story focused on the Davy lineage.
Harald’s Timeline
Giants have lifespans three times longer than humans, so dividing by 3 gives the human age equivalent.
45 ÷ 3: Harald at age 45 is equivalent to a human 15-year-old.
If he was 45 years old 109 years ago, he would be 154 today. The closest human in age is Dr. Kureha (currently 141).
109 Years Ago: Age 45
With the overwhelming strength of ancient giant blood and the power of Elbaf’s king, Harald acted as if he were a god.
He “slipped” while clearly intentionally kicking a subordinate, then laughed about it.
This mirrors Wapol, who “slipped” and deliberately struck Vivi at the Reverie.
That same year, Harald met Ida and had a change of heart.
Up to this point, it’s a homage to the Drum Kingdom arc.
105 Years Ago: Age 49
Human equivalent: approximately 16 years old.
Four years after meeting Ida, Harald stopped looking down on humans and shifted his policy toward interacting with them as equals and learning from the wider world.
Luffy also went out to sea at 16, met Vivi, and learned that rampaging isn’t the answer.
Harald and Luffy are deliberately drawn as parallels.
81 Years Ago: Age 73
Human equivalent: 24 years old.
Hilduluin is born to Harald and Ida — 18 years after they met…
Perhaps there was a custom that the king couldn’t marry until reaching adult-equivalent age, or perhaps Harald prioritized diplomatic work until things settled down.
That same year, marriage to Ida was not permitted, and Harald was forced to marry Estrid instead.
Approximately 70 Years Ago: Age 82
Human equivalent: approximately 27 years old.
Harald engaged in successive international exchanges, teaching Elbaf’s navigation arts to various nations — including Wano Kingdom (shown above).
The reason Wano’s Shirmai port was large enough for the Numbers (ancient giants) to pass through was because it was built to welcome Harald!
That same year, Prince Neptune was born.
63 Years Ago: Harald Age 89 — Loki Is Born
Human equivalent: approximately 29 years old.
Loki is born. Hilduluin is 18 (human equivalent: 6). Harald is struggling with the walls of international diplomacy.
Lord, Goldberg, and others are also born. Big Mom burns a village. Yaruru of the Waterfall Beard dies.
That same year, Big Mom’s tantrum caused the Winter Solstice Festival — a ceremony of gratitude to the sun — to fail.
The country was struck by famine due to abnormal weather, fires, storms, cold waves, failed harvests, and poor fishing, but received food aid from various nations and managed to survive the crisis.
That same year, Estrid died. Until the day before Harald’s return, she had spread the rumor that all of Elbaf’s disasters were “Loki’s curse,” and she died despising her own child.
Because of this, Loki abandoned the idea of love while still just a few months old.
Estrid’s brother became Loki’s caretaker.
56 Years Ago: Harald Age 96 — Loki Age 7
Human equivalent: Harald ~32, Loki ~2.
Harald infiltrates Mariejoa, where he meets Rocks. Rocks carries out the “5-King Assault and Kidnapping Incident” and the “Fleet Admiral Murder Incident.”
Harald hears from Yaruru about Garura.
A rumor that the “Giant Legion” had been frozen somewhere.
That place: Punk Hazard.
56 to 47 Years Ago: Loki Ages 7–16 — Rocks Becomes a Pirate
Human equivalent: approximately 2–5 years old.
Loki is abused by his mother’s brother. He kills Ashra, the lucky horse his mother brought from her family home (?). He kills his mother’s brother by pushing him into the underworld (?).
Rocks becomes the first person in history to infiltrate the “Flower Room” and declares war on Im. He kills a Fleet Admiral at Mariejoa. Rocks and Harald meet.
Rocks attacks a ship carrying tribute to Mariejoa, steals a fortune, destroys the “Gate of Justice,” and flees. Rocks begins his pirate career in earnest.
Rocks gathers promising crewmates through Davy Back Fight but has not yet raised his flag.
Rocks sets course for Elbaf to recruit Harald.
48 Years Ago: Harald Age 105 — Loki Age 17
Human equivalent: Harald ~35, Loki ~5.
Harald builds 8 tree roads across Elbaf. Village-to-village exchanges increase, and the nation is unified.
Whenever Harald is away, Loki runs wild.
Rocks lands on Elbaf. Loki and Rocks meet.
Harald and Rocks reunite for the first time in 9 years. Rocks invites Harald to join his pirate crew.
Rocks proposes a plan: seize control of Hachinos’ gold veins and criminals, use the island as a base, and topple the Holy Land.
Hearing of Rocks’ ambition to “become king of the world,” the hole in Loki’s heart is filled.
44 Years Ago: Harald Age 114 — Loki Age 21
The Rocks Pirates raise their flag. They seize Hachinos, known to the world as the “Pirate Island Takeover Incident.” Kyodo Kyo (later Silver Axe) arrives on Pirate Island. Rocks blasts a hole through a massive rock, creating Skull Rock.
44 to 42 Years Ago: Harald Age 116 — Loki Age 23
The Rocks Pirates rampage across the seas:
16 raids including the attack on the International Charity League Temple “Foot Colony” • 76 ships sunk • 14 ports burned • 5 towns destroyed • 1 nation collapsed • 3 special violations of World Law Article 18 • “25” criminal records erased
Harald 116, Loki 23 — human equivalent: ~35 and ~7.
Harald sinks a government warship to save citizens of a friendly nation. Harald shaves his head bald. The government delivers a message to Harald: “Kill Rocks, and we will let Elbaf join the World Government.”
Shakuyaku falls lovesick and abdicates her role as captain of the Kuja Pirates. She opens a shop on Hachinos and becomes the “Treasure of Pirate Island.”
40 Years Ago: Harald Age 118 — Loki Age 25 — Teach Born
Harald 118, Loki 25 — human equivalent: ~39 and ~8.
Garling recommends God Valley as the site for the “Human Hunt Tournament for non-member nations.” Rocks’ child (Teach) is born.
Harald and Rocks duel at Elbaf — negotiations break down. They cut ties.
39 Years Ago: Harald Age 119 — Loki Age 26 — Teach Age 1 — Shanks Born
Harald 119, Loki 26 — human equivalent: ~39 and ~8.
Shanks & Shamrock are born.
Godfather Maron is killed. Shakuyaku is kidnapped.
38 Years Ago: Harald Age 120 — Loki Age 27 — Teach Age 2 — Shanks Age 1
Harald 120, Loki 27 — human equivalent: 40 and 9.
The day of the God Valley Incident.
Harald, watched by the government, tries to stop the Rocks Pirates. Rocks reveals his real name, hometown, and the existence of his family to Harald. Rocks wants to get his family out of God Valley. Harald, to deceive the government’s surveillance, allows himself to be struck down without resistance.
Rocks killed in action (?). The Rocks Pirates’ destruction is reported.
Harald’s remorse. Headlines: “Giant King Goes Berserk.” Harald breaks off his horn and declares he will become a slave.
33 Years Ago: Harald Age 125 — Loki Age 32 — Teach Age 7 — Shanks Age 6
Harald 125, Loki 32 — human equivalent: ~41 and ~10.
Harald swears to atone for “1000 years” and works covertly as naval reinforcement. He is officially permitted to ascend to the Holy Land and is given the position of “従刃” (Jujin — the hidden blade) of the God’s Knights. At the same time, the “Shallow Sea Contract” is branded on his left arm via the Five Elders.
When he rose to the God’s Knights, Elbaf’s “World Government membership” was promised in exchange.
※ If this coincides with Roger’s execution and the dawn of the “Great Pirate Era,” it could be 24 years ago.
20 Years Ago: Harald Age 138 — Loki Age 45 — Teach Age 20 — Shanks Age 19
Harald 138, Loki 45 — human equivalent: ~46 and ~15.
Neptune: 50 years old.
A promise between parents: Harald and Neptune betroth Loki and Shirahoshi.
Saulo begins living in Elbaf and is asked to establish a school.
15 Years Ago: Harald Age 143 — Loki Age 50 — Teach Age 25 — Shanks Age 24
Harald 143, Loki 50 — human equivalent: ~47 and ~16.
Fisher Tiger’s “Raid on the Holy Land Mariejoa” succeeds with Shanks’ cooperation. Fisher Tiger, the Hancock sisters, and Koala escape from Mariejoa. Harald and Shanks reunite.
Ida is poisoned with ergot and dies. Loki slaughters the entire family who poisoned her and burns their village to the ground.
14 Years Ago: Harald Age 144 — Loki Age 51 — Teach Age 26 — Shanks Age 25
Harald 144, Loki 51 — human equivalent: ~48 and ~17.
Harald accepts the Deep Sea Contract and is manipulated by Im into desiring death. Loki forces recognition of Ragnir and eats the Devil Fruit. Loki kills King Harald.
