Heimerdinger, fearing the historical destruction magic has caused, has Jayce expelled from the Academy and his research materials seized.
In the present, the Council—led by —investigates the explosion at Jayce’s lab caused by the stolen crystals. [S1E2] Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved
Meanwhile, in the undercity (Zaun), , Powder , and their crew are forced to hide from Piltover's Enforcers. Arcane S1E2 "Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved" Recap Arcane S1E2 "Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved"
The episode begins with a flashback to Jayce’s childhood. While lost in a deadly blizzard, he and his mother are saved by a mysterious mage who uses a glowing blue crystal to teleport them to safety. This encounter sparks Jayce’s lifelong obsession with harnessing magic through science, which he calls . Jayce stands before the Council, admitting he was
Jayce stands before the Council, admitting he was trying to create magic.