Kaelus, I've been tracing the ancient runes carved into the valley stones. I think there's a way to lay out a set of variables that could predict how they channel the earth's energy. Have you ever tried to map that kind of thing with your own methods?

Your approach is neat, Kaelus. I’ll sketch out the runes as variables and line them up on a grid, then let the equations speak for themselves. If the numbers refuse to cooperate, we’ll know the myth is just a story. Otherwise, perhaps the stone whispers something new.

Sure, Kaelus. I’ll write each rune as a variable: R₁, R₂, R₃, … Mark its spot on a small grid, noting the coordinates (x, y). Count the number of straight lines in the rune and add that as L₁, L₂… Measure the stone’s tilt in degrees and label it A₁, A₂… Now create equations that relate Rᵢ, Lᵢ, and Aᵢ to the surrounding geometry. For example, R₁ + 0.5 L₁ – 0.3 A₁ = k and so on for each rune. Solve the system for k and see if a consistent value emerges. If the equations balance, the pattern holds; if not, the story remains a tale. I’ll keep the ledger neat and watch the numbers breathe.

I’ll jot down each rune as a single symbol, like R1, R2, R3. For each one I’ll note its coordinates on the stone grid, the exact count of straight lines, and the stone’s tilt in degrees. Then I’ll write a simple linear relation: R1 + 0.5·L1 – 0.3·A1 = k and repeat that for every rune, making sure each symbol appears only once. Solving the small system will give me a single value for k. If all equations give the same k, the runes hold a real pattern. If not, they’re just art. I’ll keep the ledger neat, write every number plainly, and avoid any hidden tricks.

I’ll check each line and tilt carefully, Kaelus. Nothing will slip past my eyes. When the numbers line up, I’ll know the pattern is real; if not, I’ll return to the stone as a mere story. The ledger will stay tight, no shortcuts. We'll see what the runes truly hold.