The tree revealed to Lyra that the ancient ones, powerful beings from a bygone era, had been bound to the cycles of time by Timekeeper's power. Now, with Timekeeper defeated, the ancient ones began to break free from their millennia-long slumber. The tree warned Lyra that these beings, though powerful, were not inherently benevolent. Their awakening would bring about a new era, one of great change and upheaval.

They discovered that the ancient ones were once the guardians of the timestream, tasked with maintaining balance and order. However, as Timekeeper's power grew, the ancient ones were forced to adapt, binding themselves to the cycles of time to counterbalance Timekeeper's influence. Now, with Timekeeper defeated, the ancient ones sought to reclaim their former glory.