'Blacksmiths who once lived here but are now in the heavens,' Kent pondered on what Gate Master Camilla had said.
According to his master, before the Parting, there were beings far stronger than the current limit of this world.
However, most fell during the Battle of the Parting, and some, after the Parting, were not seen or heard from again.
Obviously, this had something to do with universal intervention. They made sure limits were placed on this world and others like it.
When Kent obtained the arrow from the Green Gate Bazaar, he learned of the ancient Battle of the Parting. Now, he was starting to learn something new, and perhaps this would lead him to some answers.
The first was what happens to those who reach the limit of this world.
He must ascend, as per the roadmap he was following. It was necessary so he could continue his mission. But so far, he didn't know how to go about that.