For centuries, an intriguing sequel to the tale of Merlin has sat unseen within the bindings of an Elizabethan register.

Like Wheel of Time, Merlin is a fantastical series set in the world of an era gone by, a world of magic, legends, and one epic dragon. After all, what’s a magical adventure without any dragons?

“The standard, thanks to Merlin’s magic, can become this magical dragon who blows fire on the battlefield,” Dr. Fabry-Tehranchi said. At the time of its creation, the manuscript was “a ...