" Who can tell?” the silver-haired man replied. But to himself, he thought, What indeed might it mean? Great and terrible things are near at hand. Festering powers bestir themselves and forces awaken. But the Ayestærè are ever aware. Our mission may yet come to success. "

― Julius Bailey , Strife Of The Mighty: Book One Of The Chronicles Of Vrandalin (Læl Chronicles, #1)