[Which means either that gods "move in mysterious ways" and are beyond comprehension, a concept with which he's familiar, or that the sheer scope of their raw power renders their intentions irrelevant. Both ideas are only more proof of arrogance strong enough to twist to one's advantage in someone who names themselves a god, but in a real god?]

Too much time spent in the company of self-appointed gods may have me thinking in simpler terms than I should. [Regene places only the lightest emphasis on "self-appointed," but still manages to leave the words dripping with scorn.

Before he can explain, though, an irregularity on the smooth surface of a rock outcropping catches his attention, and he hurries over to find another marking identical to the first.] Carved deeply and neatly into stone this time. If we assume a physical presence, I think we can add strength to our assumptions about its attributes.