" It was some time ago—in the twelfth century, as you humani measure time—a man from the land of the Scots. I do not remember his name.” Both Sophie and Josh instinctively knew that Hekate was lying. “What happened to him?” Sophie asked. “He died.” There was a peculiar high-pitched giggle. "

― Michael Scott , Nicholas Flamel's First Codex: The Alchemyst, The Magician, The Sorceress