The wind and seas, the powers of earth and light, all these do is well and rightly done...

Haitaka: Listen to me, Aaren: everything you see under the sun and stars owes its very existence to the balance: the wind and seas, the powers of earth and light, all these do is well and rightly done within the equilibrium. But now, men hold the power to control the world. Men must learn to do what leaf and whale and wind do naturally. It is for us to keep the balance. Everything that exists has its true name. The power of magic is nothing more than the power to command based on the knowledge of a thing's true name. But use that power irresponsibly, and the balance of the world is easily damaged. Spells should be made only when absolutely needed.

Everything under the sun and stars depends on the Balance. The wind and seas. The power of earth and light. All that these do is well and rightly done within the Equilibrium. But now, men hold the power to control the world. So Man must learn to keep the Balance... ...and do what leaf and whale and wind do of their own nature. You know everything has its True Name. Magic is the power to command, if you know a thing's True Name. Use that power in ignorance and the Balance is easily damaged. Spells should be made only of necessity. You've been busy. I suppose you two deserve some lunch. Are you feeling better, Arren? Now eat hearty, or you won't get your strength back. What about the girl? Oh, Therru? One of the spring lambs is sick. She's nursing it today. Shall we change places? No, I can manage. - How did it go? - That's it for today. Dinner will be ready soon. Better wash up. - I'll put the ox in the stable. - Thanks, lad. There, you should be feeling better. Now you need your mother's milk. That's it.