"Oh, yes. It sounds incredible. It was something the elders did, for when they grew weary of the world. I couldn't imagine missing out, but the Fade must have had appeal." She shrugs and looks back at the competition as the finalists get ready.

"I often wonder if that's something that's lost forever or not. Maybe there are ancient writings... not that I can read beyond a few words of ancient elven, but some might be able to."