A researcher is talking with a Shepherd, trying to understand the future the Royans predict.

Rapt Shepherd: “When the Baldur Calendar and Sol Calendar align once more, the Twilight Epoch will begin.”

Dizzy Researcher: “Uh… huh?”

Rapt Shepherd: “Then shall Baldur regain strength, and Hvedrungr awaken. Their battle will burn the skies, and plunge the world into an eternal winter…”

Dizzy Researcher: “…Are you saying the Royan calendar predicts the Exostrider is going to fight a great foe someday?”

She raises her arms in adulation.

Rapt Shepherd: “The Roya, once shielded by Sol and warmed by Baldur’s heart… to silence, we shall fall.”

Dizzy Researcher: “So, Baldur is the Exostrider, and Sol is, um… what? Sorry, could you maybe explain that part?”