'We heard that the Magi are wise and strong,' said the spirit in the centre, 'and that such a one could take a man far and show him many things.
But they are crafty too, and have their own purposes.'
'What does he want?'
'Ask him.' Spirits cared very little for the business of men, they were always weak on the details.
Still, this was better than the usual talk about trees.
- The Blade Itself, Part I, No Choice at All