Ancient Prophecies Deciphered

Your guide to the Arrival Beyond Time quest in Swords of Legends. Learn about the Mystical House, Satrana, Hammie, and the secrets of the Arcane Council.

Hey there! So, you've just finished up your last adventure and you're back at the Mystical House for a bit of a breather. Hammie, bless his heart, has a surprise for you – a gift! But uh, turns out it's not quite what you'd expect. Antandra and Satrana show up soon after, with news of a big problem brewing at the Sandscript Temple that needs your immediate attention. **First things first, open up that gift Hammie prepared!** It seems like Chippy and Dolly are already back and welcoming Hammie. Dolly's got drinks ready for everyone. She mentions that while you were away, some gifts arrived from Lunadorf, along with some herbs for your potions and salves, hot spring coupons, a thank you note from White Ridge, and some cool necklaces. Then, Dolly brings up a package for Hammie from Howl-Hat Magazine. Hammie's super excited because it's something they've been waiting for. Dolly explains that this magazine used to focus on magic experiments but now covers big stories and rumors, and people are really paying attention to it. Hammie finally opens the package, revealing a special feature called "Chronicles of Merlin: Secrets Revealed!" Apparently, Howl-Hat wanted to do a story on you, _Merlin_, and Hammie even helped out. Hammie apologizes because you weren't around when the magazine asked for permission, and they got a bit too excited and agreed without checking with you first. They mention you'll get royalties for them using your name and title. Hammie is too embarrassed to read it aloud, so Chippy volunteers, having practiced reading! Chippy starts reading about the "first Merlin" and the "Arcane Council." This confuses you and Hammie because the article seems to be about ancient history, not you. Hammie checks the article and realizes Howl-Hat lied to them! The article talks about how the first Merlin, ten thousand years ago, called upon six mages to establish the Arcane Council when gods still walked among mortals. When you ask about the "first Merlin," Hammie explains that Merlin is a title passed down through ages to the mightiest mage, and each Merlin made significant contributions to magic. For your generation, that title belongs to you, _Merlin_! As for the Arcane Council, Dolly chimes in. She describes it as a secret organization of seven powerful mages who work behind the scenes, possessing profound magical secrets that could even topple kingdoms. She notes that Howl-Hat often covers intriguing topics like this. It's a lot to take in, but before Hammie can say more, Antandra and Satrana arrive with urgent news about a catastrophe at the Sandscript Temple. Looks like your downtime is officially over!