There were too many unanswered questions. Too many pieces that didn't fit.
Ethan narrowed his eyes slightly. If this continent's so-called "Forbidden Zone" held even a fraction of the secrets he suspected… then yeah, it was definitely worth a visit.
He turned back to the Chieftain. "I heard from one of your men that you can use runes. Is that true?"
"Uh, I…" The Lizardfolk Chieftain hesitated, then shot Kragg a murderous glare, as if blaming him for spilling the beans.
"Lord, those runes… they channel the forces of nature. They're mysterious, complex—used for support, enhancement, that kind of thing. But they're extremely difficult to control."
"So, can you use them or not?" Ethan pressed, his curiosity growing. From the sound of it, these runes were similar to the ones used by rune mages in fantasy novels—able to tap into elemental forces, but requiring a strong foundation to wield effectively.
