I see. We have something similar, I suppose. We use sorcery, and magic, if you are trained in it, anyway. We harness the power of life like that through rituals.

[ They weren't. Great rituals. ]

You don't seem a mage, however? [ She pointed out, her tone half a question. ] Does everyone use that, in your land?

[ Land. World? She isn't sure how to articulate the differences in the places they are from. ]