"Not roles, exactly, but qualities. Characteristics. All of them are responsible for preparing mankind for the coming apocalypse. Talenel'Elin was the Herald of War. Kalak was said to be able to teach us to cast bronze, and other metals. Vedel was a medic, could train healers, and their king, Jezrien would guide our leaders. I'm sure the others had specific duties, but it's been four thousand years since Aharietiam."

As she gets caught up in the details, it becomes difficult to contextualize.

"So much has been lost. In a way, I wish the church hadn't latched on to the stories. They truths have all become distorted by the agendas of these men of faith."