"And these are not just fancy words. In the First World, anyone with enough power can shape reality — literall

"And these are not just fancy words. In the First World, anyone with enough power can shape reality — literally. To create, to fill with life, and to rally those who shared her vision — that is what Nyrissa wanted. But the Eldest are jealous beings, and they do not tolerate challenges to their power. They unleashed a monster against us, one of the Tane, the most fearsome servants of the Eldest. Nyrissa fought it. She lost. You know what happened next."