Below come both Dhiultadh clans, and the strongest learn to master a handful of runes or sigils. Those who have lived a long time learn to construct wards, but often they are basic defensive works, nothing too complex or offensive. None of the Dhiultadh are fluent with energy manipulation, though they can read their patterns in the ether, no matter how weak or strong. They can't, however, see into the fifth dimension, not even the strongest of them.”
I nodded. “Do they need talismans too?”
“Yes, they do.”
“Who comes after the Dhiultadh?”
“The witches, the mages and any magic wielder. Those learn to manipulate energy tied to their elements without the help of talismans, but they can't power a working, or construct a ward without the help of a group effort. For example, an air mage can m
