All the gods, all the worlds. That would make the tales of Ao... a lie, or a misunderstanding, or... something else. He continues rubbing his beard, pacing as he thinks.

"They have some manner of academy here, then? Study is not for everyone, I understanding, but learning to manipulate the weave does have its uses -- and its pleasures."

Spoken as someone who has indeed studied such things, extensively, and who considers themselves a subject matter expert.