"Not at all. Mages can summon veilfire, just like they can summon any number of things from the Fade. I can't tell you what Circle mages use it for, but it makes for a good light in a pinch, if you haven't any other sort. More to the point, it can activate certain spells lying dormant, or it can...the best word I can think of is interpret these runes. The ancient elves used these to communicate--not just words, mind you, I think words work fine on their own without any theatrical nonsense."

Her hand hovers over the stone reverently, though she doesn't summon the fire again.

"Images, emotions, thought and intent. Memories, sometimes. This here is a layered, textured communication from one of our ancestors."