Look, I still don't have a clear answer on that myself and I've been here for months. They're powerful and they're not exactly... objects. They're creatures or something and they've got a ton of power and they'll give it to a certain side if us shard-bearers impress them enough.

[ She folds her arms with a scowl. ]

Of course, they're usually asking for really weird things. Sacrifices... real creepy stuff.