"We only have our perspectives and knowledge in the moment. That is why so many strive for as much knowledge as possible." And often times to the detriment of others, in Garner's experience, at least.

"No, I believe there is still some written documentation from before, but very little. Our gods fought with one another and destroyed nearly all civilization in the process. Our written history suffered for it. While we know that happened, there is no record of names or cities or even whole races lost."

He shrugs a bit and takes a sip of his tea. "As you said, we are insignificant in the grand scheme of things. When I die, I will be forgotten, as will most others with me. That is simply the way of things."