Olive taught Veronica that her ancestresses were connected to the stone, that they had developed its resonance over the centuries, creating a portal to their descendants, the women of their line who would practice the craft after them. She showed Veronica how to concentrate, and trained her to listen with her mind’s ear. She explained that the craft was both a tool and a practice, a religion of sorts, though without the dogma attached to most organized faiths. She taught her how to wield her power to influence fate, and to accept failure when it came.
