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Your letter has finally found its way to my hands. I am glad that all is well in Trinsic.
You asked why I depend so on ships when there are the magical moongates to provide instantaneous transportation within the realm. There are two answers to that query. My first response is simply that the moongates do not go everywhere ... and I must go where I am called. Equally important, when I must go, I must go immediately. I cannot afford to wait for the phases of the moons to come into alignment. A ship will take me anywhere there is water; a horse will take me anywhere there is land. The second answer is less lofty. I cannot dependably predict when a door will open, and where it will lead when it does. It is to my shame ... I have studied the explanations, and I believe that for a while I truly understood. As time passes, however, my comprehension has faded. It is the numbers, Kerick. I have a difficult time doing the figuring, and the mathematics keep getting jumbled in my head. If it were a simple case of half moon here and full moon there, I would be able to step through any gate with confidence. It is not so straightforward, and frankly, I get confused. So I ride a horse and take ships. Actually, your question has caught me when I am most troubled about my inability to predict the gates. I was recently in pursuit of a quick rascal who had knowledge that I needed. He chanced upon an open gate and leapt through just before it closed. He did not care where he chanced to alight, as his only goal was escape. To my shame, I was unable to follow, or even to determine his destination. If it were not for some sharp-eyed rangers taking custody of him outside of Jhelom, I would have been hard pressed to find him again. Sadly, I must recognize that in my occupation I cannot choose to remain ignorant. I must find a scholar to teach me, buy the scope, and learn how to do the numbers. I had hoped being a fighter was all strength and stamina .... Your friend, Garreth |
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