He leans forwards. "I'll take Kelyn's ragwort, if you can get it. Or any ragwort. A bagful of ragwort and I'll answer your questions." "Very well," Inric says, starting to get up. "What's your question?" "I do not have the ragwort yet." "Just ask," Jory says, waving a hand impatiently. "You can pay me later." "Very well." Inric sits back down again and takes his hat off. "The term 'patterners'. Is that because of the markings on their skin?" "Yes." "In order to do magic, one must have these patterns?" "And be chosen and trained. Yes."