diff --git a/secure/merlin.c b/secure/merlin.c
index 20d5818..456aced 100644
--- a/secure/merlin.c
+++ b/secure/merlin.c
@@ -71,7 +71,9 @@
   }
   set_living_name("merlin");
   enable_commands();
+# ifndef __TESTMUD__
   call_out("wandern",25);
+# endif
   move("/gilden/abenteurer",0);
   MBanishListe = m_allocate(0,2);
   restore_object(SAVEFILE);