... that is a complicated question. To answer briefly: we had to stay in the Sacred City far long than even the King anticipated. Eventually, all the protections and strongholds we built up began to fail, one way or another. The earth devoured nearly everyone who sought shelter there, eventually.

[slight nod]

You may see several blanks from Sabra here. They are not native to the planet.

Other worlds. A multitude of them. King brought them to compete in the games and bolster our failing power sources.

That is a long and complicated history of its own.

... it always was. But the library is long destroyed. So - there is only what I have left inside my own head.

Yes. Theoretically, I can write it down.

... writing is proving to be a difficult, now that it is no longer an essential function of my being.

You would be willing...?

[considers this ... then nods]

All right. That would be acceptable.

You've already been informed about the gods here, I take it?

There is a full list in the shrine room. Which I have memorized, of course, so I am knowledgable as well.

... Henrietta is a good first choice. She is quiet and simple to deal with.