Ayreon's debut project, The Final Experiment gave birth to a futuristic concept in which telepathy could be used to warn the past of an apocalyptic future in order for it to be avoided. This message is picked up in the dark ages by the blind minstrel Ayreon whose destiny it becomes to warn mankind of this threat. However when he ventures to Camelot and gains Arthur's attention Merlin becomes jealous, accuses Ayreon of lying and curses him.