The Grand Athenaeum is a place where you can step into the role of a character from a storybook and experience tales you have not lived as if they were your own.
Once your character reaches level 100, you can begin by accepting the quest “[Grand Athenaeum] Visit the Grand Athenaeum” from the lightbulb-shaped Available Quests icon on the left side of the screen.
2. How to go to Grand Athenaeum
You can travel to the Grand Athenaeum using Quick Move or through the Dimensional Mirror.
3. How to Enjoy Grand Athenaeum
There are 6 episodes recorded in the Grand Athenaeum.
Talk to the NPC Skylark Rita to view the available episodes, then click the "ENTER" button to experience the story.
Episode
Description
Episode 1. The White Mage
Centuries ago, a genius magician mysteriously vanished, leaving behind only one phrase:
“The ultimate light can only be found in the ultimate darkness...”
Now, his help is needed to solve the strange phenomena occurring across Maple World...
Episode 2. Empress In Training
A story from the time when Cygnus was still an ordinary girl, not yet the Empress.
Episode 3. The Black Witch
Dunamis, a knight trying to prevent the Empress's assassination, has gone missing.
Can the Empress be protected?
And now, a knight infiltrates the Black Wings’ hideout in search of him...
Episode 4. Winter Bard
Centuries ago, names vanished like snow in a blizzard.
All that remains are a worn-out instrument and a sorrowful song.
Episode 5. Shadow Alchemist
A village of shadows built on false security—
Within it, those who repeat false duties under false truths.
Episode 6. Sharenian Knights
Why do beautiful things fade so easily?
A wistful tale that disappeared along with an ancient kingdom…
If you want to return to the main world during an episode, talk to NPC Skylark Rita on the map.
Even if you do not complete the episode, your progress will be saved, and you can continue where you left off the next time.