Continuing to research the rune

"With Virág's approval of course, please bring in one of the partial bags."

He'll then go back into the room.

"So all of the cultists are, to some degree, insane?  That may explain how you've remained so calm during all of this.  Does opening one's mind to the rune allow the sort of 'hive mind' where others can see through your eyes and hear through your ears?"

Jeffery will nod and return shortly with the bag. He will administer it upon your request.

"She will have me tell you, 'insanity is a weak mind's explanation of truth'."

He pauses for several breaths before continuing. "The sight and sound occurred after the branding, but it is as clear as my own eyes and ears."

"Who is 'She'?  What is her name?"

"She has never said. The old one called her 'the crone' once. She ate them."

"Who was the 'Old One'?  If he called her that, then she may very well be older than he was."

He grimaces after what appears to be a nod attempt. "I don't know how old he was, only that she was displeased, She drained him and served his meat to us. She said, 'now now, don't be wasteful, Keskinen is hard to come by.' We did as instructed. She then removed the brand from one of the reluctant, she died instantly."