Modern and Ancient Elves

Frieren

It's truly an honor to meet elves from the ancient times. We've studied your legends for centuries.

Frieren

We were hoping you might share some of your spellcraft with us... the techniques must have been quite different in your era.

Donato Marcille

Yes! Particularly your elemental bindings - I've been experimenting with similar formulations but the ancient grimoires are frustratingly vague on the exact incantations.

Deedlit

Incantations? Oh my, there seems to be a misunderstanding. I don't use spells in the way you might think.

Deedlit

The spirits come to me willingly. We share a bond of friendship, not one of magical compulsion.

Pirotess

Spellcraft is for those who cannot commune directly with the elements. The spirits know me, and I know them.

Pirotess

My primary training was always with blade and bow. Magic simply... happens when needed.

Frieren

All these centuries studying formulas and incantations...

Frieren

And you simply... ask the spirits?

Deedlit

Don't misunderstand - your magical knowledge has great value. Our way is simply different, not superior.

Deedlit

The spirits chose us as much as we chose them. It was the way of our time.

Donato Marcille

All my research... all those years studying ancient languages to decipher spells...

Donato Marcille

And they just wave their hands and magic happens. We're not even in the same league!

Pirotess

Don't be foolish. Your methodical approach has created spells we could never dream of. Besides...

Pirotess

Would you rather be like us, having to spend half your time maintaining friendships with temperamental wind spirits? Trust me, they can be quite demanding roommates.