Prequel story for 'Ancient Relics'. Merlin has spent the three hundred years since Arthur's death hiding in the shadows waiting for the return of the Old Religion. Now, after a tragic event, he has found four unique individuals who may just be the ones he has been waiting for. The ones who can end his torturous immortality and restore the glory of Camelot. Founder's Era.

Merlin Emrys has been waiting thirteen hundred years for this moment to arrive. Can he fulfil the destiny that is required of him? Will Harry learn to trust this mysterious stranger? The fate of the Old Religion and the entire wizarding world depends entirely on them. AU for the last part of Deathly Hallows. Set after Series 4 but written before Series 5. REVISED 08/01/14