The lines of demarcation which do separate and protect each lot upon this planet, whether settled presently or not, are not the only lines. They are not the original lines. They are, I guess the analogy would be, the children of the source lines. Maybe this is why the Progenitors are concerned. But in the case of this Progenitor, she is involved because of the historical implications. She is concerned for the future. I mean of the planet though Ince declares the Progenitor seeks her own particular greater wealth and greater power. It may be. There is no reason I can see which would preclude both.
        The Progenitor, from study and communication with colleagues, believes the source lines may be tapped from within the Long Rift. She believes that they must be tapped. I cannot say why, Gallett. I don't mean that I know and can't say. I mean that I don't know. I don't understand it, not yet, and the rider will speak no more to me about it.
        I asked her repeatedly, urgently, for if she enters and encounters manifold dangers I have no knowledge with which to assist her. Her response was that she did not want my attempted aid. Very particularly she did not want it.
 

She must do this alone.          But can any rider, even 1 so rare as ours? Can any being do this? Of whatever talent? Can it be done?          Gallett, the potent energies of this planet are going to be touched. Its essence, its core, and ours.