Merlin's Ward is a story quest that follows Source of Magic. Mirael finally revealed her true identity and even identified you as the Magister, her mentor. Thanks to her, you discover that the spell you cast on the land many years ago was a seal to protect the people, a seal now growing weak because of the vineyard Lord Franz owned.
Step-by-Step Merlin's Ward Guide
Talk to Hogan: Defeating the giant Hypofiend was by no means the end. Talk to Hogan (417;164) about what happened and plan for the next step.
Find a Vantage Point: The seal needs to be reinforced, but Mirael isn't sure where it is. Look around from a high vantage point (410;177) northwest of Golden Wheathshire 4.
Find the Secret Path: Head west and search for the hidden path (389;168), but something feels off. Head inside with caution.
Defeat the Hypofiend: To enter ‘Golden Wheatshire 5,' you need to Complete AFK Stage 80 and reach Resonance 40. Once you meet the requirements, challenge the Hypofiend (357;166) to unlock the next area.
Get rid of the Merc: Upon gaining access, advance cautiously. You will soon encounter a mercenary (367;168) dispatched by Lord Franz to impede your progress. Overcome this obstacle by defeating him.
Defeat more Merc: More vineyards have been planted! Quickly, defeat the mercenaries (363;180) and investigate further.
Cleanse the Corruption: With mercenaries no longer a threat, this is your chance to cleanse the corruption in the area. Head to the corrupted grapes (363;181) to start the ritual.
Fight the Merc: With the ritual complete, head northwest to continue your search for the seal but more mercenaries (348;184) are blocking your way. Defeat them to advance further.
Challenge the Merc Boss: You finally found the mercenary boss (351;197) and it seems they're guarding something in the ruins. Defeat him quickly to get some answers.
If you're having trouble defeating the Merc Boss, increase your resonance level and give your heroes better gears.
Fix the Seal: The mercenaries have been guarding Merlin's Seal all along. Tap and Hold the cue button to fix the seal.
Find Lorsan: You did it! With your powerful magic, you fixed the seal, but Lorsan went missing in the middle of the celebration. Head far east of Golden Wheatshire 5 (394;182) to find him.
Talk to Hogan: Lorsan explained that Dark Forest needs your help. However, before taking the ferry for a new mission, head back to Holistone (275;156) and talk to Hogan.
Find the Boatman: There is no time for celebration. The Wilder in the Dark Forest needs our help. Head northwest of Holistone to find Lorsan and the Boatman (270;191).
After the dialogue, you and your companion automatically boarded the ferry. Once you reach the new location, Dark Forest, you will receive the following rewards:
500 Diamond and 20,000 Gold
‘Merlin's Ward' serves as the concluding quest in the Story Chapter ‘Ryeham Tales' in AFK Journey. Upon entering the Dark Forest, a new chapter unfolds, titled ‘Lucent's Lament.' Marking a new adventure with your loyal companions and facing more dangerous enemies as you search for answers to save the Wilder.
How to Unlock
The ‘Merlin's Ward’ story quest becomes available after you complete Ryeham Tales: Source of Magic. Resonance Level 40 and AFK Stage 88 are required to unlock Golden Wheatshire 5 and access the quest location.
Merlin's Ward Rewards
| 500 Diamond 20,000 Gold |
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