Hill was unconcerned with the unexpected Power of Destiny that arrived.
In fact, he's encountered it before on Toril... when a person's strength and presence reach a certain level, various threads of fate naturally entwine around them.
But as long as one's will is firm and not swayed by temptation, there's no impact.
However, some individuals with sufficiently strong spiritual power can perceive things related to themselves from within these strands of destiny... such as what benefits they might gain after taking action.
Thus, many archmages who have surpassed the legendary level get swept into the power of destiny because they lose control, tempted by certain things... Nonetheless, Elminster is estimated to be just wanting to join the fun, which is why he always manages to withdraw unscathed since he appears to participate but rarely acts himself.
