Cursed ancient being suffering decay, holds crucial knowledge of the Source
Methos relies on the Elder's ancient knowledge to advance the quest.
Methos brings the group to the monastery to meet the Elder, who can help locate the Source.
The Elder provides Duncan with essential knowledge about the journey's danger.
Duncan meets the Elder at the monastery and hears that proximity to the Source will weaken immortals.
Anna's visions and the Elder's knowledge connect the present quest to the Source's past.
Anna has visions related to the Source, and the Elder explains the ancient history connected to those visions.
They are opposing results of the same ancient encounter with the Source.
The plot explains that survivors who found the Source were cursed, with one becoming the Guardian and another becoming the decaying Elder.
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