[ Curuifn smiles lovingly at his son. ] I don't mind making a detour. I'd love to have your company. I'll come and get you.

I don't know if magic can be boiled away or not. Our kind of magic could not, but the magic of these gods is different, and besides, we really don't know what might be typical of this world. But I guess it would be a good precaution anyway.

Sturdiness and durability. . . yes, the temples have that. But we can build our own structures. I notice that there are some trees out there, and I intend to make a separate expedition with my axe to cut some wood and see what it's properties are. I hope it is good for building. That would solve the problem of having to rely on salvage from the wreckage of the city.