I've been waiting for you, Player. Sulates over there is looking for you.

Was someone a naughty Daeva? Hmm? Torture any Shugos lately? Time for confession!

Player: "Certainly not! Lately..."

Haha! I'm so glad you're here in Heiron.

In all seriousness, Sulates looked particularly troubled. Haste, I think, would be best.

Player: Accept.

Sulates is right over there. If you miss him, you should speak with a Shugo about manufacturing some glasses.

May the Seraphim Lords watch over you!

Player: "Soar in Ariel's light."

I've been waiting for you, Player. A grave development has occurred, one that threatens Elysea itself.

What I'm about to tell you must remain secret. Were it to be known, panic could tear the populace apart.

You have served our people with skill and dauntless courage. You've also acquired a reputation for discretion.

Player: "What's happened now?"

To make a long story short, Future Poeta is completely conquered by the Balaur.

If this sounds unbelievable, Player, consider that it was Pernos who alerted us to this catastrophe.

The threat is all too real. Without intervention, all of Elysea will be lost.

Player: "How will this occur? Can it be stopped?"

According to Pernos, the Anuhart Legion invades through an Abyss Gate inside the Timolia Mine. The very gate you destroyed when your journey began anew.

Nearly everyone was slaughtered by the Balaur. Few escaped. Pernos did what he could but he was a pebble trying to dam up the sea.

He escaped only to discover himself in a different time...and if he can do it, so can the Balaur. That's what threatens us now.

Player: "Aion have mercy!"

Aside from the kobolds, the Balaur have left nothing alive. They are, however, planting strange seeds which are sprouting something that poisons the land itself.

You must journey to Future Poeta and destroy the Abyss Gate at any cost. All of Elysea depends on this, Player.

I found a way to reach Future Poeta but there's much work to be done first. Go to Heiron and meet with Priest Maloren.

Player: "By Ariel's light, I won't fail."

Welcome, Player. Sulates said he'd send you. I'm to render whatever aid I can.

I trust you're keeping quiet about this. As the whole of Elysea may fall into chaos, silence is golden.

I'd hate to have to have you killed.

Player: "Certainly I'd be none-too-thrilled."

The Artifact of Transcendence is before you.

But special materials are required before you can activate the blasted thing.

I'll explain what you need and where to find it. Are you ready, Player?